WINNER: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016
WINNER: BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARD FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR BIOGRAPHY 2016
Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his adopted country. The hilarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, was taken to the nations heart and became the bestselling travel book ever, and was also voted in a BBC poll the book that best represents Britain.Now, to mark the twentieth anniversary of that modern classic, Bryson makes a brand-new journey round Britain to see what has changed.
Following (but not too closely) a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath, by way of places that many people never get to at all, Bryson sets out to rediscover the wondrously beautiful, magnificently eccentric, endearingly unique country that he thought he knew but doesnt altogether recognize any more. Yet, despite Britains occasional failings and more or less eternal bewilderments, Bill Bryson is still pleased to call our rainy island home. And not just because of the cream teas, a noble history, and an extra day off at Christmas.
Once again, with his matchless homing instinct for the funniest and quirkiest, his unerring eye for the idiotic, the endearing, the ridiculous and the scandalous, Bryson gives us an acute and perceptive insight into all that is best and worst about Britain today.
**Rediscover Britain with Bill Bryson in *The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island*** Twenty years after his hilarious and heartwarming *Notes from a Small Island* became a national treasure, Bill Bryson embarks on a brand-new adventure across Great Britain in *The Road to Little Dribbling*. Winner of the National Geographic Traveller Reader Award for Best Travel Book of the Year 2016 and the Books Are My Bag Reader Award for Best Autobiography or Biography 2016, this book offers a witty and insightful look at a country both familiar and strikingly changed. Bryson, the beloved American author who adopted Britain as his home, sets out to traverse the island once more, this time following a self-proclaimed "Bryson Line" stretching from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath. He ventures off the beaten path, exploring the hidden gems and overlooked corners of the nation, encountering the wonderfully eccentric and the surprisingly mundane with his signature sharp wit and keen observational skills. *The Road to Little Dribbling* is more than just a travelogue; it's a reflection on the evolving identity of Britain. Bryson grapples with the ways the country has transformed in the intervening two decades, noting the changes in its landscape, its culture, and its people. He revisits familiar haunts and discovers new favorites, all while pondering the enduring qualities that make Britain so uniquely British. Expect plenty of laugh-out-loud moments as Bryson encounters quirky characters, navigates baffling traditions, and marvels at the sheer absurdity of everyday life. But beneath the humor lies a deep affection for the country he calls home. He celebrates Britain's rich history, its stunning natural beauty, and its enduring spirit, even as he playfully pokes fun at its foibles. For those who loved *Notes from a Small Island*, *The Road to Little Dribbling* is a welcome return to Bryson's captivating storytelling and insightful commentary. New readers will find themselves charmed by his infectious enthusiasm and his ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience Britain through the eyes of one of its most perceptive and entertaining observers. It's a journey filled with laughter, discovery, and a renewed appreciation for the quirks and charms of this "rainy island" that Bryson so dearly loves not just for the cream teas and extra days off, but for its uniquely captivating character. Prepare to be delighted by Bryson's signature blend of humor, history, and heartfelt observation as he rediscovers a Britain that is both familiar and wonderfully new. *The Road to Little Dribbling* is a testament to the enduring appeal of travel, the power of observation, and the enduring charm of Great Britain.