Used. Paperback. Twenty years after backpacking across the continent on a shoestring, Bill Bryson straps on his pack once more to retrace his younger footsteps from the chilly depths of Norway down to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul. Armed with little more than a cautious grip on his wallet and a delightfully caustic wit, he careens from dodging Parisian motorists to decoding bewildering menus in Germany with trademark self-deprecating charm. It is a wildly entertaining travelogue that proves revisiting your past is rarely straightforward, especially when Europe itself is conspiring against your itinerary. If you need a hearty laugh before booking your next flight, this clever chronicle of culture shock and continental capers belongs in your carry-on.