Ramble Book: Musings on Childhood, Friendship, Family and 80s Pop Culture

Written by Adam Buxton

Narrated by Adam Buxton

INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS PODCAST WITH JOE CORNISH

‘An affectionate and revealing account … Funny, sad, real, rueful.’ The Times

‘Warm, rambling and self-aware’ Guardian

The long-awaited, rambling, tender, and very funny memoir from Adam Buxton

Ramble

/ˈramb(ə)l/

Verb

1. walk for pleasure in the countryside.

‘Dr Buckles and Rosie the dog love rambling in the countryside.’

2. talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

‘Adam rambles on about lots of consequential, compelling and personal matters in his tender, insightful, hilarious and totally unconfused memoir, Ramble Book.’

Ramble Book is about parenthood, boarding school trauma, arguing with your partner, bad parties, confrontations on trains, friendship, wanting to fit in, growing up in the 80s, dead dads, teenage sexual anxiety, failed artistic endeavours, being a David Bowie fan; and how everything you read, watch and listen to as a child forms a part of the adult you become. 

It’s also a book about the joys of going off topic and letting your mind wander.

And it’s about a short, hairy, frequently confused man called Adam Buxton.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Apr 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9780008293369

Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton is a British comedian, podcaster, actor and director who has appeared in films such as Hot Fuzz, Stardust and Son Of Rambow as well as a variety of TV shows in the UK. He is the host of The Adam Buxton Podcast, in which celebrity interviews are bookended with walks in the Norfolk countryside, where he lives with his wife, three children and dog Rosie.

Reviews for Ramble Book

[Ninjagazz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent ramble, as a fan since the old Adam & Joe show days this was a great listen. The bonus jingles and podcast were a great addition.
Also I recently lost my mother to cancer and it was comforting to hear Adam talk about a similar experience with his dad in way which, despite the serious subject matter, reminded me that there were still some good times and precious moments in those difficult last days, thanks Adam

[Gareth Horn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've been an avid listener of The Adam Buxton Podcast for years, so I was keen to get my hands (or rather, ears) on Ramble Book - particularly the audio book version as Adam reads it himself. As expected, it's well-judged, reflective, at times poignant and always funny. If you like piña coladas and taking walks in the rain, well, good for you; If you're a fan of AB's podcast then you'll love this audio book. Worth the subscription fee for the Monet joke alone.

[Teacher · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

As an American, I had no idea who Adam Buxton was before I stumbled upon his podcast dozens of episodes ago, and I have still never seen a single clip of his TV show, but I absolutely love listening to his stories, dog banter, and tongue-in-cheek humor. This book does not disappoint, and even if you yourself have no idea who Adam Buxton is or why you should care about what some privately educated white British beardy man has to say, you’ll probably be a fan by the time you finish listening.

[W Lambrook · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such an excellent book for reading and listening to capturing the swirl of growing up.

[David Klein · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved Adam and Joe and this is a very funny memoire.