Is Bill Bryson A-List?
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No — Bill Bryson is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2003
A Short History
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — Beloved Author
Ranking Timeline
1977D$0.01M
Journalism Career
Started his career in journalism.
1989C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
The Lost Continent
Published first travel book, decent sales.
1995B▲$1M+$0.9M
Notes from a Small Island
Major breakthrough, humorous observations.
2003A▲$5M+$4M
A Short History
Science book, huge commercial success.
2006A$10M+$5M
Chancellor of Durham
Served as Chancellor of Durham University.
2010A$15M+$5M
At Home Published
Another successful non-fiction book.
2026B▼$25M+$10M
Beloved Author
Continues writing, still well-known.
Last updated: February 25, 2026