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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
75
Years Active
2
Awards
107h
Reading Time

๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

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

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

๐Ÿ“š Books by Bill Bryson

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Cover of A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition

A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition

Published: 2010

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5.0 (1)

876 pages

History
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Neither Here Nor There

Published: 2012

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4.0 (1)

298 pages

Travel
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A Short History of Nearly Everything

Published: 2010

Cover of I'm a Stranger Here Myself

I'm a Stranger Here Myself

Published: 2008

363 pages

Biography & Autobiography
Cover of Notes From a Big Country

Notes From a Big Country

Published: 2012

367 pages

Travel
Cover of At Home

At Home

Published: 2011

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5.0 (1)

258 pages

Architecture
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Made in America

Published: 2016

594 pages

Humor
Cover of A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

Published: 2002

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Travel

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โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

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

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

Humorous

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

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

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

๐Ÿ† Aventis Prize
๐Ÿ† Order of the British Empire

๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

A Short History of Nearly Everything

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

A Short History of Nearly Everything

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

Notes from a Small Island

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