The Nanny Diaries by Nicola Kraus & Emma McLoughlin is a witty and sharply observed novel about the highs and lows of being a nanny for New York’s elite. Nan, a college student, takes a job caring for four-year-old Grayer, the neglected son of the wealthy and demanding Mrs. X. Between juggling the family’s chaos—including a cheating husband, a demanding boss, and scandalous secrets—Nan struggles to maintain her own life, friendships, and romance.
As she becomes more attached to Grayer, Nan realises that nannying is more than just a job—it’s a front-row seat to privilege, dysfunction, and heartbreak. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, The Nanny Diaries is a modern-day Mary Poppins with a dose of sharp social commentary.
