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.Down Under
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by: Bill Bryson

August 06, 2001
I must be honest and say that I started this book in tandem with another just because I didn't think I'd be terribly interested in the subject matter, much as I love Bryson. By the end of the second chapter, I wanted to book a ticket on the next flight to Perth. The flora, fauna and folks that inhabit this wondrous country intrigue me strangely.

Bill Bryson is one of the funniest writers I have ever encountered. I find myself reading bits aloud at the slightest hint of encouragement. I challenge anyone to read his discussion of running through a park trying to get away from some scary dogs, and ending up in an unsuspecting housewife's back garden, without laughing out loud. If you can get through that section without giggling, you ... Read More:
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.Fatty Batter: How Cricket Saved My Life (Then Ruined It)
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by: Michael Simkins

April 03, 2008
Hilarious and genuinely touching. Hoorah for Simmo! I borrowed a copy from a friend and enjoyed it so much that I've now purchased a copy of my own. Not only so that I can reread it - but to make sure that the author gets his much deserved percentage and to drive sales of this fantastic book. Buy it, read it, laugh loads.
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.Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe
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by: Angus Bell

June 26, 2008
Hilarious and genuinely touching. Hoorah for Simmo! I borrowed a copy from a friend and enjoyed it so much that I've now purchased a copy of my own. Not only so that I can reread it - but to make sure that the author gets his much deserved percentage and to drive sales of this fantastic book. Buy it, read it, laugh loads.
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.USA (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Jeff Campbell, et al

March 01, 2008
We are planning a fly-drive trip to the USA and we have been looking for information/things to do in places.We initially looked at the Foders books but then stumbled across this book. What a fantastic informative book, the only problem with having this book is we need to book a longer holiday !!!
It is excellent value for money and a must have for fly-drive touring of the USA.
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.Travels with Herodotus
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by: Ryszard Kapuscinski

May 01, 2008
This book is a very informative, enlightening and interesting read.

This book is a pleasure to read. It is easy to follow the author as he travels around the world. He starts explaining briefly about his background in Poland and his desire to `cross the border' and how, as a consequence, he finds himself being sent to India.

Perhaps one of the main attractive qualities of the author is that he is honest; he doesn't say he likes or even enjoys all of the places he travels to. For example, taking his first long-haul trip to India, the reader gets the impression that he really entered at the deep end and found it quite tough.

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.Cool Camping Wales: A Hand Picked Selection of Exceptional Campsites and Camping Experiences
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by: Jonathan Knight

April 01, 2007
Around three years ago my partner and I decided to go camping in Wales, revisiting a site he had stayed at many years ago. It turns out that we were cool even then, but didn't know it. After many enjoyable visits we began to consider the possibility of going to ... other sites. But where to start? A few tentative searches on the internet and a leaf through the Rough Guide confirmed our suspicions. We were cowards. What we wanted was for someone to nudge us in the ribs and point us towards campsites with stunning views, friendly owners and like-minded souls. And tell us what we could do if it rained. And give us a sneak preview of the place whilst not spoiling too much.

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.The Wild Places
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by: Robert Macfarlane

September 03, 2007
When I started this book it seemed to be beautiful, imaginative and intelligent. Unfortunately it became rather repetitive and irritating. The additional material - literary and historical was mainly interesting but then he talked about some rather odd folk who devoted a lifetime to wave patterns and sand dunes!!

I also began to dread him being near water because I knew he was going to strip off and jump in - not necessarily for a swim - on his winter night in Cumbria he got in and sat in the freezing water gasping up to his neck - why?????

I began to wonder what was the point of the book. It seemed to be trying to be something it wasn't, especially when compared with Mountains of the Mind which was excellent. I suspect it was the influence of Roger Deakin ... Read More:
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.The Bookseller of Kabul
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by: Asne Seierstad

March 04, 2004
This was the 4th book I had read about Afghanistan, after The Swallows of Kabul and Khaled Hosseini's two classic bestsellers. The difference is that this is a non-fiction book.

The author is a Norwegian journalist who lives with an Afghani family for a few months and observes their daily lives and interactions. The head of the household in which she resides is the owner of the bookstore. The book highlights the male dominated Afghani culture, and the author frequently relates her anger (and even disgust) at the inevitable but sad destinies of most women in Afghanistan. No matter how educated or ambitious, many are forced to settle for a role as housewife and essentially servant to the men of the house. Step out of line...and expect a beating.

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.The Rough Guide to France (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: David Abram, Andrew Benson, Ruth Blackmore, Brian Catlos, Hugh Cleary

May 07, 2007
A very well written book and guide to France. It has great advice on eating out. banking, driving and even buying or renting a home. Plus all the hot spots and nice places to visit off the main track.
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.The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain (Readers Digest) (Readers Digest)
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by: Reader's Digest

May 26, 2006
I have had some wonderful days out with this book. It is highly recommended, an interesting often educational read with great photography.
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