Our next book review and feature is none other than Quite by Claudia Winkleman. Published by Harper Collins, this is Claudia’s first-ever book and one which I am sure you will quite like. The book was sent to us with a little bottle of Baileys as well as a black eyeliner pencil which every woman needs! Quite is filled with warmth, humour, no-holds-barred attitude sharing Claudia’s observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it’s never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s. Quite celebrates friendship, the power of art, the highs and lows of parenting, and of course, how a good eyeliner can really save your life. Heartfelt, wry and unmistakably Claudia, this book gets to the heart of what really matters. If you love Claudia, then keep on reading.
What I thought of the Book
Firstly, let me say that my children and I are huge fans of Claudia as we love watching Strictly Come Dancing. I remember them being so excited when they saw her life-like wax figure and the Strictly set during our visit to Madame Tussauds in Blackpool.  I personally am always in awe of her wearing nude lipstick shade and black outfits as not many people I know can pull that look off as well as her and oh…not to mention her wonderful and quirky sense of humour.
There are six chapters in the book and each chapter shares various odd things that she enjoys, detest and feels we should all follow. So there is Quite Important (to me), Quite Big, Quite True, Quite Inconvenient, Quite Bossy and Quite Opinionated (I know).
As I read each chapter, I felt as if I was in conversation with her as the topics were relevant and I got to know her better. It was almost as if I was having a cuppa with an old friend and chatting about life. I also felt I could put the book down and pick it up again after a few days without worrying about continuity or feeling like I have forgotten what I read prior.
The light-hearted book is like a doorway into her mind where she shares her words of wisdom from her life’s experiences and how she feels some of us should behave. I also picked up some fun facts about Claudia in the book such as her love for art and her need for taking a nap.
This is such a fun book to read especially if you are a huge fan of Claudia as it is not an autobiography but a book about her observations and life lessons! She just has a wonderful way of sharing her thoughts and explaining herself in an unapologetic way. She also has a wonderful sense of humour that shines through the pages and although you may not agree with all her opinions such as having only one black coat, a good pair of boots and an eyeliner, this is a book worth reading.
How much is the Book and how can you buy it?
The ebook retails for £5.99 while the hardback copy of the book retails for £8.49. You can purchase a copy of it from Amazon here. Please check the website for the latest price.
About the Book
Title: It Will Quite
Author: Claudia Winkleman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9780008421656
About the Author
Claudia Winkleman is one of the best-known broadcasters in the UK, she won the RTS Award for Best Presenter in 2015, the WFTV award for Best Presenter in 2019 and has been BAFTA-nominated. Claudia currently co-hosts Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1) alongside Tess Daly and also has a Sunday night show on BBC Radio 2. Claudia also fronts the BBC1 cookery competition series Britain’s Best Home Cook alongside Mary Berry, which first aired in 2018 and will return to television screens again next year. She also regularly appears as a guest on panel shows including QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Big Fat Quiz of the Year and Would I Lie To You.
Claudia has previously presented four series of The Great British Sewing Bee and was the host of BBC Film. Claudia is also a trustee of Comic Relief and has fronted the live television shows for both Red Nose Day and Sport Relief, along with spin-off shows including Let’s Dance for Comic Relief/ Sport Relief and the Comic Relief Danceathon. As part of the Strictly family, Claudia first presented Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two before joining Tess Daly on the main show in 2014. The following year she also hosted The People’s Strictly. Claudia graduated from Cambridge University with an MA Honours in History of Art. She lives in London with her husband and three children.
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*We were sent a copy of the Book in return for a feature. All opinions are our own.
17 comments
I didn’t know Claudia Winkleman had written a book! I didn’t think I was a fan but I have seen her on a few comedy bits and she is genuinely quite funny and a bit rude, I’d definitely be interested in checking this out x
Yes she does, it was released last year. I am guessing you would totally love the book
I think I might look into this book, as I have been looking for a great book to read as of lately!
Hope you do, it is entertaining
I hadn’t realised that she had released a book and I love that they sent an eyeliner too! It sounds like a really interesting read.
Yes very interesting read and fun and entertaining at the same time
I’ve not really watched any of the programmes she’s been in. I didn’t know she had written a book. It sounds like it would be ideal for any fan.
Agree, fans of her would love reading the book
I love Claudia Winkleman and did not know that she had wrote a book! I will deffo be trying this out x
Hope you do get a copy and let me know what you think of it
Did not know Claudia had written a book that sounds like such an interesting read especially if it feels like more conversation which is nice.
Agree, it was really an entertaining book
I love Claudia so this sounds like a great book, I love reading biographies and essays by people I like,. so I’m adding this one to my wish list x
How wonderful, I am sure you will enjoy her book
I love Claudia Winkleman but had no idea she had written a book, must add this to my list!
This sounds like a good book; I love it when you feel as though you’ve really got to know a character and it sounds like this was the case for you with this title 🙂
Hi Kacie, thanks and absolutely agree as I only know Claudia on TV so it was nice to get to know her more