Book info

• Title Airhead
• Author Emily Maitlis
• Year 2019
• Genre Memoir

The news has never been more prominent - but are we getting the full story? Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest news stories and interviews of recent years. In this no holds barred account of life in the seconds before, during and after going on air, Newsnight presenter, leading journalist, and queen of the side eye Emily Maitlis gives us the insider info on what we don't get to see on-screen.

Thoughts

I listened to the audiobook of this which is perfect because Emily obviously has an authoritative and naturally engaging speaking voice. I don’t watch the news particularly because I value my mental health but I did like this for it’s behind the scenes on many important interviews that have taken place over the years. Even if I didn’t really know the person Emily was talking about, the stories were still interesting because it’s never quite as glossy as it seems on TV! And it’s not a proper memoir but the personal elements that are in there just add to the picture. Enjoyed it.

Rating: 4 / 5