A Walk in the Woods

By: Bill Bryson

Narrated by: Bill Bryson

Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

"Not long after I moved with my family to a small town in New Hampshire, I happened upon a path that vanished into a wood on the edge of town." So begins Bill Bryson's hilarious book, A Walk in the Woods. Following his return to America after 20 years in Britain, Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. The AT, as it's affectionately known to thousands of hikers, offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes - and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to test his own powers of ineptitude, and to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this fragile and beautiful trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, a lament, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is destined to become a modern classic of travel literature.

©1998 Bill Bryson (P)1998 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc.

Good humor, enjoyable

What a joy to read! He has such great sense of humor! This is my second book by Bryson that I read. History of Neary Everything (abriged) is also my favorite.

My favorite book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I always recommend this book to my friends, This book will pull you out of a funk. Narrated by Bill Bryson, in his dry wit, is so funny and believable.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Walk in the Woods?

I loved it when Bill's companion on his hike through the Appalachian trail decides to lighten the load in his backpack and starts throwing things away. The comedic duo is a delight.

What about Bill Bryson’s performance did you like?

I loved his calm demeanor and dry wit.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Aside from the comedy of the story, there is an incredible amount of information and history about the trail, as in any of Bill Brysons writings, always a learning experience as well as plenty of laughs.

POV from an AT thru hiker

What did you love best about A Walk in the Woods?

Sure he is the most famous guy to never finish the trail, but it's still a great story, and I remember some of the places he mentions.

What other book might you compare A Walk in the Woods to and why?

another great book about the trail is AWOL on the Appalachian Trail. i listened to this one at least 10 times

Have you listened to any of Bill Bryson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes. i've listened to several. i think his book gets a bad rap because the transfer of his dry, english sarcasm is lost in people that only read the book rather than listen

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

im not sure. a walk in the woods seems right

great book

Funny and very well written . Highly recommended. pleasant narration bybtue author and servers as motivation to get outdoors

Very unique

After reading several other AT books, it was nice to see it from a different perspective. Fantastic performance and subtle humor makes this a great listen.

Very entertaining

Great book - I was sorry to have it end. Although I'm sure it would also be good to read, it was especially enjoyable listening to Bill Bryson's narration. Highly recommended.

A Walk in the Woods

Extremely well written, very entertaining. Highly recommended.

Bill Bryson always has me engaged every time.

I only wish he'd been the narrator of the unabridged version. I love his work without exception!

Loved Every Minute of it!

Hearing Bill Bryson's narration of his own book only added to the enjoyment. His descriptions of the scenery and action have a vivid picture of the place and experience. I listened to the book as I took my own daily walks in the flat lands. I do appreciate the accomplishment of Bill and his friend. Found myself laughing out loud, drawing some stares from people in my neighborhood. Will find more of Bryson's books to listen to and/or read.

A must hear.

If you love hiking, walking or nature, this is a great title. It is extremely funny and informative. It transports you to the Appalachian trail, and what it would be like to try to hike the whole distance. It also covers environmental concerns regarding the preservation of the trail, and the history of those who founded it.