Bill Bryson, American essayist, travel and science writer

William McGuire Bryson is an American-British journalist and author. Bryson has written a number of nonfiction books on topics including travel, the English language, and science. Born in the United States, he has been a resident of Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the U.S. between 1995 and 2003, and holds dual American and British citizenship. He served as the chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.

December 8 is the 342nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 23 days remain until the end of the year.