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The Road to Little Dribbling

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Mamie Tue 13-Oct-15 07:53:30

I have been a bit disappointed with some recent Bill Bryson books, but this new one is a real joy. He has resumed his travels around Britain, older, a bit grumpier and still very very funny. He visits many of the places where we lived (including Bournemouth when he was also living there and working on the local paper), worked and spent holidays and those bits are especially enjoyable.
Has anyone else read it yet?

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whitewave Tue 13-Oct-15 08:12:48

No but I intend to

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daffydil Tue 13-Oct-15 08:51:51

I will certainly read it. Notes from a a Small Island was a joy and I look forward to the follow up.

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Jane10 Tue 13-Oct-15 09:29:51

Am reading it now and thoroughly enjoying it. He writes so well and is so funny its a pleasure to read. He seems to find out such interesting information too.

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Indinana Tue 13-Oct-15 09:36:35

Yes, it's on my list to read. I loved NFASI too so I'm looking forward to this one.

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Ana Tue 13-Oct-15 11:23:13

I've just started it and it's very promising! Loved most of his other books too.

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 13-Oct-15 11:34:18

I can't wait to read. Love all his travel books.

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stillhere Tue 13-Oct-15 11:42:34

Me too. What good timing, thank you, I can buy it for DBH's birthday next week, he loves him.

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Katek Tue 13-Oct-15 12:08:00

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to lower the tone, but my first thought on reading the thread title was that this was a self help book for those unlucky enough to suffer from incontinence issues. #hangsheadinshame

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annodomini Tue 13-Oct-15 12:25:46

I will put it on my wish list.

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daffydil Tue 13-Oct-15 13:15:29

It is now on my kindle and iPad.

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TerriBull Tue 13-Oct-15 17:29:27

I read Notes From A Small Island a long time ago and enjoyed it. I have read a couple of reviews of this new one, I'd like to read it, I think I will put it on my Christmas list and ask one of my children to get it for me, they always want suggestions, I usually ask for a book.

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loopylou Tue 13-Oct-15 18:42:20

I love his books, I saw this one in W H Smith yesterday so eying it up for a me present for my birthday.

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rosequartz Tue 13-Oct-15 18:48:48

I loved most of his books (apart from A Walk in the Woods which I found rather slow)
I must look out for this one

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Stansgran Tue 13-Oct-15 19:06:06

He's at the Durham literary Festival this week but all the tickets sold out before we had time to get there. He has become a bit grumpy and he's only 63. He's still funny but looks a bit dishevelled.

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 26-Oct-15 11:51:35

Chance to win a copy coming up in the next couple of weeks (along with over £500 of other amazing books!)

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rosesarered Sat 14-Nov-15 09:59:16

Great!

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merlotgran Sat 14-Nov-15 10:12:29

I have just read it. Very enjoyable but a bit like reading a travel episode of 'Grumpy Old Men'

I was pleased to read his favourable report of the Sea Marge hotel in Overstrand, Norfolk.....One of our all time favourite places.

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