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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

Bill Bryson

Why we're reading this: Two funny guys tackle the Appalachian Trail, even though they aren't really prepared. It is a fun read, f…more
[close] Two funny guys tackle the Appalachian Trail, even though they aren't really prepared. It is a fun read, full of history and great anecdotes.

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Aug 11, 2019 Kelsey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: book-to-film, humor, 1-owned, travel

I started reading this book while on a camping trip; I thought it would be an appropriate one to bring along with me. I've previously read In a Sunburned Country by Bryson, and enjoy his work so far. Like in that book, he blends history with his own experiences in a very readable and humorous way (I laughed out loud quite a bit while reading!). This did feel a bit more mean-spirited than I remember Sunburned Country being in terms of the way Bryson portrays people (e.g. dubbing a waitress Betty ...more

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