November non-fiction book of the month: Nobody Told Me by Hollie McNish - watch our exclusive video

[RachelMumsnet]

After a call out from Mumsnetters for more non-fiction book recommendations, we decided to introduce a non-fiction book of the month earlier this year. It's been a huge success with brilliant discussions and author Q&As and we hope you agree it's given us the opportunity to read a broad range of fascinating books.

Our November choice is a fitting book to end such a great year. Nobody Told Me is Hollie McNish's collection of poems and stories taken from her diaries from pregnancy through to her daughter's third year. Her diaries are funny, sad and perfectly capture those bewildering months of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

Watch our exclusive video of Hollie reading from one of her poems, 'Mushy Mummy Baby Brain' and apply for a free copy of Nobody Told Me.

All questions for Hollie should be posted on the thread before midday on Thursday 8 December.

Thank you so much Hollie, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I'll look out for an email from Mumsnet HQ!

I wanted to try and finish the book before posting my review but like lots of the people on the thread I have found that it is a book to be dipped in to and not to be rushed. I think because loads of memories come flooding back and I want to savour them (some of them - they weren't angels). I love the honesty of the book. I love the honesty of the relationships.

I too hope you go on writing - I completely agree that it would be great to hear about the school run, mums at the gate, homework, transition to teen etc etc.

this book is wonderful and I have given it to a mum in our team who has just come back from mat leave as her secret santa present. I think it would make an excellent gift for new mums - just so they know they are not alone in their thoughts.