Before moving back to the States, author Bill Bryson embarks on a farewell tour of Britain, the beloved green isle that had been his home for two decades. In 'Notes from a Small Island,' Bryson combines wit and warm regard as he traverses the country, seeking to capture its essence—from peculiar place names and quaint customs to the charmingly stoic people. This humorous and introspective journey is a love letter to Britain, revealing the quirks and splendors that make the nation uniquely endearing to him.