Tag: Bill Bryson
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BR111) “A Walk in the Woods” Book Review
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. 4/5 rating. 274 pages. Book #36 of 2020. Read June 4, 2020. What do you get when you mix two middle-age, rotund Iowans taking on an impossible hike through 14 states? Why, you get this book! It is about Bill’s hike…
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BR108) In a Sunburned Country Book Review
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson. 3/5 rating. 304 pages. Book #33 of 2020. Read May 24, 2020. This book recounts Bill’s amblings all over Australia. Over multiple trips, Bill visits much of Australia, from the major cities to the most far-flung, out-in-the-bush places imaginable. His books are always entertaining with his hilarious anecdotes.…
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BR54) A Short History of Nearly Everything Book Review
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. 4/5 rating. Book #129 of 2019. Read November 16, 2019. If you are going to read one science/history/civilization book over your entire life, let it be this one! This is the second book of Bill’s that I have read and it cemented the fact that he…
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BR15) Made in America Book Review
Made in America by Bill Bryson. 5/5 rating. Book #86 of 2019. Read July 15, 2019. Probably the most interesting book I have ever read! Half history and half interesting facts with a good amount of literary history. I read the entire book saying, “Huh, I didn’t know that!” You’ll want to read this next…
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35) Jul-Aug 2019 Book Quotes
I have compiled the quotes from the 20 books that I read in July and August of 2019 that I most enjoyed, were most thought-provoking, or most troublesome. I hope you enjoy them. If you have any other questions or comments about these books, feel free to leave a comment! Think & Grow Rich by…