In this episode I was delighted to be joined by Nina Stibbe; who’s latest book Went to London, Took the Dog is out 2 November and is such a brilliant read.
I loved talking to Nina, and hearing her talk so patiently about her love of diaries has inspired me to try and keep my own diary.
Nina’s Desert Island Book choices are:
My Side of the Mountain by Jean George (currently out of print)
Secret Diary of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
Diary of a Nobody by G&W Grossmith
Throughout the discussion, various other books and authors were mentioned and these are all listed below.
Other Books Mentioned
One Day I Shall Astonish the World by Nina Stibbe
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Jill’s Gymkhana by Ruby Ferguson
The Snow & Works on the Northern Line by Ruth Thomas
The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym by Paula Burn
A Very Private Eye by Julie Cooper
Authors mentioned
David Sedaris
Deborah McGogach
Alan Bennett
Claire Tomlyn
Michael Frayne
Jonathan Miller
Germaine Greer
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more from Nina, do keep an eye out as we have recorded a bonus episode which will be coming soon.
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