Daisy Buchanan, author of the recently released novel "All Grown Up," has shared insights into her reading habits and the literary works that hold a special place in her heart. In a discussion about books, Buchanan highlighted "The Pursuit of Love" by Nancy Mitford as her favorite and noted that she would bring a collection of its old editions or the complete works of Marian Keyes to a desert island.
Buchanan also expressed her fondness for Cathy Rentzenbrink's writing, describing her books as "kind and wise and bring me so much comfort." She is currently reading Mona Of The Manor by Armistead Maupin, Coterie Of Liars by Kate Weston, and Good For You by Lucy Vine. She recently finished "The One Day You Were My Husband" by Rosie Walsh, a romantic thriller.
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott was the book that initially sparked Buchanan's love for reading. The story of the March sisters resonated with her, particularly as she has five sisters herself. This inspiration is reflected in her own novel, "All Grown Up," where she explores a modern take on the characters. "In Little Women, Marmee, the March girls’ mother, is endlessly selfless and giving. My character, Louisa March, is much more earthy and spiky," Buchanan explained.
Despite its popularity, Buchanan admitted that Emily St John Mandel's "Station Eleven" left her feeling cold, finding it too bleak. She stated a preference for books that offer joy and laughter, suggesting that "utopian fiction is going to be an emerging trend."