IRB Intro Post: 1st Marking Period

For my first Independent Reading Book, I have chosen to read A Walk in the Woods, by Bill Bryson. My mom recommended this book to me after she read it, and I think it is going to be very interesting. This memoir is about a man that decides to hike the Appalachian Trail with a friend, returning to America after living in Britain for 20 years. I have heard that Bryson has a humorous style in his books, which helps this book to read more like a novel. From this book, I am hoping to learn more about the Appalachian Trail, and hopefully I will be able to connect to Bill Bryson's experience, having hiked a few pieces of the trail myself.