Daisy Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling author whose work spans contemporary culture, mental health, feminism and the power of reading. She has written for every major UK newspaper and magazine, including The Guardian, The Telegraph and Grazia, won Dating Writer of the Year and Lifestyle Writer of the Year, and hosts the chart-topping literary interview podcast You're Booked. Her forthcoming novel All Grown Up will be published by Century in summer 2026. Daisy equips audiences with honest, practical insights on ambition, mental health and generational workplace challenges, helping organisations foster more open, empathetic cultures through her engaging talks for brands including ASOS, Sainsbury's and TEDx.

When Daisy Buchanan sat down with the Queen Consort to discuss her official book club, she brought with her decades of experience exploring the intersection of literature, mental health and contemporary culture. That conversation reflected a career built on asking meaningful questions and connecting deeply with the power of storytelling. Now, with her debut novel All Grown Up set for publication by Century in summer 2026, she moves into a new chapter as a fiction writer whilst continuing to champion reading as a vital tool for wellbeing and understanding.

Her credentials span journalism, broadcasting and non-fiction authorship, with work appearing in every major UK newspaper and magazine including The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, Grazia and Elle. Recognised as Dating Writer of the Year and Lifestyle Writer of the Year, Daisy has built a reputation for honest, insightful commentary on feminism, mental health and the arts. She hosts the chart-topping literary interview podcast You're Booked, where her warmth and curiosity create conversations that resonate with listeners seeking substance and connection. Her previous non-fiction titles, including How To Be A Grown Up and The Sisterhood, demonstrate her ability to translate complex personal and cultural themes into accessible, relatable narratives. Through her collaboration with the Pound Project on Burn Before Reading, she has explored how literature can actively improve mental health, reinforcing her belief that reading offers practical emotional support.

As a speaker, Daisy creates space for audiences to confront the challenges of modern working life with clarity and compassion. Her talks on ambition, mental health and the workplace experiences of Millennials have resonated with organisations including ASOS, Sainsbury's and TEDx, where she combines personal candour with actionable insight. Whether chairing panels at book festivals or addressing corporate teams, she helps audiences understand the generational and cultural forces shaping their professional environments. Her approach encourages organisations to build more empathetic, open cultures where difficult conversations become opportunities for growth. Daisy equips people with the language and confidence to navigate ambition, vulnerability and change, leaving them better prepared to support themselves and their colleagues in meaningful, lasting ways.