Subtitled: A Short History of Private Life.
I'm a long time fan of Bill Bryson. I jumped at the chance to read his newest book At Home.
The premise for the book was fascinating. Bryson lives in a Victorian parsonage in a quiet part of England. He decided to go room by room and write about the history and impact on personal lives. So, for example the bedroom investigates sex, death, sleep, the bathroom - hygiene, the nursery- children's lives, the kitchen provides a wealth of subject matter. Indeed Bryson covers 17 different areas of his home, including the attic, stairs, the fuse box, the garden and many more. But if you think it's just household minutiae, you're mistaken. The narrative begins in the house buts slips out on tangents to encompass a much broader picture and then comes back full circle.
I loved At Home. It's not a book to be devoured, but rather slowly sipped and enjoyed. Bryson's investigative skills combined with his talent for turning those facts into absolutely captivating anecdotes made this a truly enjoyable read. I love British history and At Home was an entertaining account told in a totally unique manner.
Read an excerpt of At Home.
Two lucky readers will win a copy of At Home for their home, courtesy of Doubleday Publishing. Simply comment to be entered. Open to the US only, no PO boxes please. Ends Jan 2/11 at 6 pm EST.
64 comments:
Have enjoyed "A Short History of Nearly Everything" and "A Walk in the Woods" - he's always funny and his observations are right on target. Would love to read this new book!
This sounds like a very unique kind of book, and like you I love British history. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Thanks for the tip. I Love Bill Bryson. This book is a must read.
I haven't read anything by Bryson, but have had him on my to-read list for a while. This sounds good.
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I would love to read this, I think it sounds really interesting.
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It sounds great. I love Bill Bryson - he's from my hometown!
I would love to read At Home :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win!!
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Don't count me in as I am overseas.
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I really want to read this book. Hope I win!
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This sounds wonderful! Please include me.
Thanks,
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No need to enter me, doll. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.
I do not believe I have ever read one of his books, but, from the excerpt I read and your description, it sounds like something I would enjoy reading! Count me in!
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I'd love to read Bill Bryson--he seems to be really astute in his observations.
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I have not had the opportunity to read any Bill Bryson books yet, but I've had this book on my radar for quite awhile.
Thanks for the chance
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I love Bill Bryson! Great giveaway :)
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I would love to win please!
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Haven't read Bill Bryson yet but I've heard good things about him. This would be a good time to try out his works.
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This book sounds like fun! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I discovered Bryson with "A Walk in the Woods," and then went on to read almost everything else of his. I'd love to read this, too.
I really enjoy Bryson's work - his observations really make me think.
This sounds like a fascinating book.
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I haven't read anything by Bryson, but this sounds good!
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I loved Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods." Thanks for the chance to win a copy of his latest! (krstrpp at hotmail dot com)
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I haven't read a book by Bill Bryson in awhile. This sounds like a unique book.
It looks like such an interesting book.
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This sounds really interesting! I have enjoyed other Bill Bryson books and would love to have the opportunity to read this one as well.
Love, love, love Bill Bryson! Would be thrilled to win this. Thanks for the chance!
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This sounds like a great book! I've seen this one at the bookstore and was intrigued! Thank you for the giveaway!
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I love Bill Bryson, and I would love to win this new one!
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sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for the giveaway and introducing me to a new (to me) author
I love Bill Bryson and haven't read this yet. Please enter me.
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It sound really good. I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
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I adore Bill Bryson. Ever since I read a Walk in the Woods many years ago, I make sure to read all of his new ones.
I've read everything I have been abble to find of Bryson's. I'd surely love to win this book.
I have not read any of his previous books but would love the chance to try this one out lezanac@yahoo.com
I liked "into the woods" very much and appreciate Bryson's writing style. I look forward to reading this book.
Sounds like an interesting book.
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I love Bryson's work. He has such a slight humor and intelligence to his writing which is great!
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I love Bill Bryson and would love to read this one!
Bill Bryson is one of my favorite authors. I especially loved A Walk in the Woods and In a Sunburned Country.
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LOVE Bill Bryson!
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Sounds like a cool book. Thank you
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I never heard of Bill Bryson but would like to read this! Thanks for entering me!
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This would be great
I haven't read anything of his yet but it sounds like the kind of book I really would enjoy.
Sounds interesting. I would shudder to think what he'd write about my garage. lol
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