Why people recommend it
Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe is a charming epistolary memoir chronicling the author's experiences as a young nanny in 1980s London while working for Mary-Kay Wilmers. The book received high praise on The Book Review podcast during the July 2024 episodes titled Lydia Millet on Fight No More and Trump, TV and America. Dwight Garner enthusiastically recommended the memoir, describing it as a beautiful book and one of his absolute favorites. Garner also noted its connection to Mary-Kay Wilmers, explaining the delightful background of how the correspondence came to be published. He emphasized the humorous and endearing quality of the writing, which captures daily domestic life with sharp wit and warmth. The podcast discussions highlighted the unique voice and observational humor that make the memoir stand out to readers. Garner's repeated endorsements underscored the enduring charm of Stibbe's debut, marking it as a universally appealing work that brings joy and laughter to anyone who appreciates witty real-life storytelling and memorable character portraits.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
Dwight Garner — 2 mentions
“there's a beautiful book written by uh Mary Kay Wilmer is nanny called love Nina I love one my favorite books”
“and nah sb's Memoir was called love Nina and it's a very Charming book”