Book review: Going off-piste for success

For those who write or aspire to write, there is enough quality information in 'Joyride' for it be considered something of an instructional manual
Book review: Going off-piste for success

In the way of the best memoirs, Susan Orlean weaves in her own life into her accounts. Picture: Corey Hendrickson

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 01:00
Dave Hannigan

  • Joyride: A Memoir 
  • Susan Orlean 
  • Atlantic, £16.99

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