Just like I did in 2007, soon I’ll be assembling my Best Books of 2008 list. I’m almost certain this one will make the list.
Smile When You’re Lying: Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer by Chuck Thompson is a very funny travel book. The author trashes the travel writing industry and then tells a series of stories that you would never read while researching a trip. Great stories and a fun read. Highly recommended.
[...] himself back up and continues the journey. I wouldn’t consider the book to be funny like Smile When You’re Lying. To me it spoke about having a healthy attitude in your daily adventures with people, be they in [...]