The joy of keeping a diary with Nina Stibbe

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:Black Beauty by Anna SewellMy Side of the Mountain by Jean George (currently out of print)Secret Diary of Adrian Mole by Sue TownsendDiary of a Nobody by G&W GrossmithThroughout the discussion, various other books and authors were mentioned and these are all listed below.Other Books MentionedOne Day I Shall Astonish the World by Nina StibbeLove, Nina by Nina StibbeWar Horse by Michael MorpurgoJill’s Gymkhana by Ruby FergusonThe Snow & Works on the Northern Line by Ruth ThomasThe Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym by Paula BurnA Very Private Eye by Julie CooperAuthors mentionedDavid SedarisDeborah McGogachAlan BennettClaire TomlynMichael FrayneJonathan 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.For more content from me you can follow me on Instagram or visit my website www.bestbookforward.org Best Book Forward is produced by Decibelle Creative

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