![]() Traveling with Bryson is fun because he never sugarcoats the hassles, the overpriced crummy food that runs abundant in touristy places-and the absolute delight of finding unexpected sights or happenstance meetings. “Bryson’s capacity for wonder at the beauty of his adopted homeland seems to have only grown with time.” - The Washington Post And when he sees beauty and wonder in the world, he is rhapsodic-even evangelical.” - Minneapolis Star Tribune At Bryson’s age, he can (and does) feel entitled not only to be done with such ugliness, but also to express his displeasure in ways most of us only dream of daring to do. This one did, over and over.” -Erik Larson, author of The Devil in the White City It’s a rare book that will make me laugh out loud. “Such a pleasure to once again travel the lanes and walking paths of Britain in the company of Bill Bryson!. affectionately celebrates, and devilishly skewers.” - San Francisco Chronicle ![]() “Bryson is a jovial companion and his typically funny self.” - Chicago Tribune Almost as satisfying as being there yourself.” - Entertainment Weekly Bryson is a keen observer of what’s amusing, ironic and absurd.” - USA Today ![]()
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