Susie Boyt

Susie Boyt was born in London in 1969 and was educated at St Catherine's College Oxford and University College London where she received a distinction for her M.A in English and American literature.

Susie is the author of five novels and a memoir, My Judy Garland Life.

In addition to Susie’s weekly column in the Financial Times, she regularly reviews books and writes features for publications, ranging from the London Review of Books to Tatler.                                                                                                                       

She is the School of Life's 'expert' on mourning and grief and works as a bereavement counsellor for Cruse Bereavement Care

She lives in London with her family.

Latest publication:

The Small Hours, Little Brown, 01 Nov 12
A wonderful and startling novel about the havoc and pain, healing and love that comes with growing up in a family. Like A.L. Kennedy and Ali Smith, Susie Boyt is an exquisite writer, thoughtful and truly original.

Reviews for My Judy Garland Life:

'this wonderfully clever book gives its whole self, flings its arms out in the rainy street like a wonderful diva. Brava'  Ali Smith, The Times

'You'd need the heart of a tin man not to be moved' Paul Burston, Independent on Sunday

'Part memoir, part biography, part astute cultural analysis and altogether charming, this is a magical look at the roles of hero and hero worshipper' Marie Claire

'Highly original, meditative blend of biography and memoir' London Paper

'A delightfully singular memoir... a joy to read' Financial Times