Bill Bryson never disappoints (unless you are a reader who carries extra weight, in which case you will find him bigoted in such an appalling (not to say inaccurate) way that simply would not be tolerated if it were a racist attack. But that aside, Bryson skips through the USA with his usual jocular asides and witty observations. The ideal Christmas gift for anyone you usually have trouble buying for – guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe and enjoy.