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Bill Bryson is an American-British author of books on travel, the English language, science, and other nonfiction topics. Born in the United States, he has been a resident of Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the U.S. between 1995 and 2003, and then again in 2013.

20
Books
74
Years Active
2
Awards
107h
Reading Time

📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1951 - Present
Nationality: American-British
Total Books: 20
First Published: 1989

📚 Notable Works

📚 Books by Bill Bryson

Showing 8 of 1000000 books
Cover of I'm a Stranger Here Myself

I'm a Stranger Here Myself

Published: 2008

384 pages

Biography & Autobiography
Cover of A Short History of Nearly Everything

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Published: 2004

★★★★☆
4.0 (27)

560 pages

History
Cover of Notes From a Big Country

Notes From a Big Country

Published: 2012

367 pages

Travel
Cover of The Lost Continent

The Lost Continent

Published: 1989

★★★★☆
3.5 (5)

326 pages

Biography & Autobiography
Cover of At Home

At Home

Published: 2011

★★★★★
5.0 (1)

258 pages

Architecture
Cover of Made in America

Made in America

Published: 2016

594 pages

Humor
Cover of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid

Published: 2010

★★★★★
5.0 (1)

321 pages

Biography & Autobiography
Cover of The Body

The Body

Published: 2019

★★★★★
4.5 (2)

490 pages

Science

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✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Witty, informative prose with self-deprecating humor and keen observation

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

Humorous

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Travel and exploration Science for general audiences Cultural observations Environmental awareness Historical curiosities Anglo-American culture

🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Aventis Prize
🏆 Order of the British Empire

📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

A Short History of Nearly Everything

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

A Short History of Nearly Everything

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

Notes from a Small Island

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