Bookshelfie: Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya Hussain joins Vick at The Women’s Prize Live Festival  to talk about family values, fig trees and why she’s so open about her mental health. Nadiya Hussain is a  renowned British TV chef, author, presenter, and baker. Of course she is known and loved as the winner of the sixth season of The Great British Bake Off in 2015. Since then, she has gone on to become a TV presenter, hosting her own cooking shows including Nadiya's British Food Adventure and Nadiya's Time to Eat. She is also a writer, having penned several bestselling cookbooks, including her latest book Simple Spices, which is out this September. In 2019 she was awarded an MBE. And as if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a talented illustrator and has written several children's books. Nadiya’s book choices are: ** You Are Not a Before Picture by Alex Light** Joy Rider by Angela Scanlon** People Person by Candice Carty-Williams** The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak** How to Kill Your Family by Bella MackieVick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season six of the Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women.Don’t want to miss the rest of season six? Listen and subscribe now!This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.