A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America ... - Goodreads

After reading Bryson's book, I would like to hike at least part of the Appalachian Trail someday, if only to write about it. Bill Bryson calls the Appalachian Trail "the grandaddy of long hikes," but for me, this book is the granddaddy of hiking memoirs. **Bill Bryson’s – A Walk in the Woods** follows Bryson as he and his old mate, Katz, attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail. Bill Bryson sets out with his friend Katz to hike the Appalachian trail. While I enjoyed hearing about the local spots I'm familiar with like Mt. Washington in New Hampshire (a hiker from Pepperell, MA the tiny town my mom is from is even mentioned, woohoo!), it's Bryson's relationship with his friend Katz, a larger-than-life character who joined him periodically on the trail, that really ties this whole book together. I do admit that this isn't the kind of book that I usually read but a humorous non-fiction story about hiking the Appalachian Trail sounded fabulous.