Bill Bryson Collector's Edition

Notes from a Small Island, Neither Here Nor There, and I'm a Stranger Here Myself

De: Bill Bryson

Narrado por: Bill Bryson

Notes from a Small Island
After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson decides to move his wife and kids back to his homeland, the United States. But not before taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. The result is a hilarious social commentary that conveys the true glory of Britain.

Neither Here nor There
Thirty years after backpacking across Europe, Bryson decides to retrace the journey he undertook in the halcyon days of his youth, carrying with him a bag of maps, old clothes, and a stinging wit honed to razor sharpness by two decades of adult experience.

I'm a Stranger Here Myself
Bryson reads "somewhere" that nearly three million Americans believe they have been abducted by aliens; clearly the Americans need him back. So after years of raising his family in Britain with his English wife, the brood moves to the States, allowing Bill to chronicle the quirkiest aspects of life in America as he reveals his own rules for life.

©1998 Bill Bryson; 1998 Random House, Inc.
Neither Here nor There
1999 Bill Bryson; 1999 Random House, Inc.
I'm a Stranger Here Myself
1999 Bill Bryson (P)1999 Random House, Inc.

Definitely worth downloading

Love Bill Bryson, every sentence is hilarious. These 3 books have been abridged well, in the sense that you don't feel like you've been ripped off any juicy parts. Worth it for 17 hours of entertainment

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

These essays are so soothing. They take you on a journey around the world, are funny and sweetly read by Bill. It was amazing how much I agree on his perspective of Europe, the same one I had when visiting the same places, so it was like visiting my old photo album. They were happy trips made with a dearly loved one, so the story was specially significant for me, revisiting very important memories. I cried a bit.
Also, I was a foreigner living in the USA for some years and found myself laughing when he pointed out some of the things we foreigners find incredible and weird of the USA and its people. I also found myself smiling at the wonderful behaviours Americans have, which has made me chose Americans for my best friends.

Which character – as performed by Bill Bryson – was your favorite?

Bill

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

It brought back many important memories.

Always wonderful when Bill reads his books.

I have read all of Bills books. There is something wonderful about the books, I get to enjoy a little bit of far away places.

As read by the author and that makes it amazing.

I'm sad that he no longer reads his own material. His wit, his timing ... well, he's nearly perfect in delivery. Rare is the book that triggers an outright laugh. His effect a great many.

Fun and inspiring story

I was amazed by how he sees the world and thinks about the things underneath. I enjoyed a lot and would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to explore the countries not really visiting, or before or after.

Great Books! Bill Bryson is an amazing author

Loved it...I have read all his books, but hearing him narrate is the best way

3 in one, what more could you want

I delight in Bill Bryson’s writing. It always brings a smile to my face in the way that he tells a story makes you feel a part of it. Many of the things in this make me want to expand my travels and keep going. I was recently in Scotland, and particularly enjoyed the portions about that trip that I could relate to. My only quip or downfall For this series is that some of the material is obviously dated when discussing technologies and items that have progressed since these were written in the 80s and 90s. But for the time and overlooking that minor fact they are great books.

Bill Bryson

The book was so funny. I want to listen to more of them. Great and so true.

The best, The GOAT

Bill Bryson ‘s stories are always interesting and adds humor with factual knowledge. Enjoyed every bit of this read!

Enjoyable collection narrated by the Author

If you enjoy Bill Bryson's other books, I think you will enjoy this collection. I enjoyed listening to the author tell the stories of his travels and his life. He has a lighthearted way of storytelling that often has me laughing out loud. I highly recommend this collection.