Bill Bryson

Set off on the most entertaining intellectual adventure of your life with Bill Bryson, the American-British author whose warm, witty, and endlessly curious books have made him one of the most beloved popular non-fiction writers in the world. Whether he is traversing the Appalachian Trail, exploring the history of the English language, uncovering the extraordinary science behind everyday life, or wandering through the quirks and glories of the British Isles, Bryson brings to every subject a combination of meticulous research, laugh-out-loud humour, and a boundless sense of wonder that makes even the most complex topics feel like a conversation with the most entertaining and knowledgeable friend you’ve ever had. His landmark work A Short History of Nearly Everything — a tour de force of popular science writing that won the Aventis Prize — explained the history of the universe, the Earth, and life itself with extraordinary clarity and wit. Other beloved titles include Notes from a Small Island, In a Sunburned Country, A Walk in the Woods, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, At Home: A Short History of Private Life, and One Summer: America, 1927. Essential reading for the curious, the adventurous, and anyone who believes the world is a more wonderful place than we give it credit for.