This is a beautifully written book filled with amazing illustrations. It’s a short story about robins who make Bryony’s kitchen shelves there new home. It’s in diary form and is a delight to read, loved every page. A perfect book for any bird lover. 5 star read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Robins in My Kitchen by Bryony Hill is a thoroughly engrossing and sweet true story about the author's relationship with darling robins in her kitchen, of all places. She grew up loving nature so clearly well suited for her role as surrogate grandmother to her avian family. One spring, a robin flew into her bedroom and was obviously scouting the surroundings. After several days of this, mosses and other materials began to materialize on the floor and shelf in Bryony's kitchen. To her delight, the robin returned again and again and soon a nest was built with both Mr. and Mrs. Robin hard at work. Weeks later, tiny eggs appeared, then hatchlings, then fledglings which meant a pile of pillows to land on. Bryony discusses the fastidiousness of the parents in keeping the nest clean, her worries when she didn't see the birds for periods of time, robins' intelligence, and chats and snacks. Their interactions were clearly enriching.

I like the list of robin facts included which taught me more about my most beloved bird species. The accompanying illustrations by the author add a personal touch of whimsy and nostalgia. If only we had our own Mr. and Mrs. R. and children in our house! The lessons we can learn about nature, birds and life are priceless. It is easy to understand Bryony's fascination and passion for her robin family under her care. If it had been another household, things may have been very different. They trusted her from Day 1.

Talk about a refreshing book, so full of hope and promise! I adored it.

My sincere thank you to The Book Guild and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this charming and tender book. Pure gold in the hands of bird lovers.

A true and magical heartwarming tale, perfectly illustrated and written.
As a huge admirer of Robins and being very protective over those that reside just opposite my house, this book filled my heart with so much joy!
A lovely little read!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC

"Robins in My Kitchen" by Bryony Hill is a heartwarming story about a robin family making their home on the author’s kitchen shelf. Told in diary form, the book captures Bryony’s journey as she watches the robins build a nest, lay eggs, and raise their hatchlings. Filled with personal anecdotes, robin facts, and the author’s charming illustrations, it’s a delightful read for bird lovers. Bryony’s love for nature shines through, making this book a touching celebration of hope, trust, and the beauty of wildlife.

Thanks to NetGalley and The Book Guild for the opportunity to read Robins in my Kitchen by Bryony Hill. Magical and totally delightful. I loved it.

Robins in My Kitchen is a lovely diary style nonfiction book about the author’s daily life with robins that have set up a nest in her kitchen. The mother bird fearlessly brings moss, twigs and other building materials into the woman’s house through an open kitchen window and builds a nest for her babies on a dish shelf. Mr. Robin also comes in to help.


Eventually the eggs hatch and we see Mr. and Mrs. Robin sharing the parental duties of feeding the babies. I loved reading the daily progress of the fledglings and how descriptive it was.


Black and white illustrations add to the nostalgic feel of the book.
Reading this book was a true treat and made me feel closer to nature. What a joy to be chosen by the robin family to have a nest in their house.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

This was an absolutely delightful account of a robin family setting up home in the authors kitchen. One day a robin flies into the house and finds the perfect spot to read her young; she builds her best on a Welsh dresser, behind a meat plate, carefully watched by Bryony Hill, who documents it on social media, and gains a following. Mrs Robin is quite undaunted by any other occupants in the kitchen, but Mr Robin is a little more cautious and takes a while to trust people.

It is a short book, told in diary format with some lovely illustrations, not only of the robins, but if various other garden birds. Also, facts about the robins, as the author seeks advice on how best to help raise them safely.

*Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.*

What an incredible and beautiful book. Robins are my favourite bird and there is something so majestic when I watch them in my garden. This book is such a beautiful account by Bryony and I have learnt a lot myself. Thank you so much for such a beautiful book. I definitely want to get this in hardcopy!

This is such a beautiful little book and I absolutely loved it. Bryony tells the story of a family of robins who nested in her kitchen and brought up their babies in diary form and it is lovely to read each entry with all the beautiful illustrations. I love robins and have had the privilege of them nesting in my garden which is also in Sussex and getting to know the adults who were bold enough to come into my house on occasion. This book is quick to read but so worth it and I hope that the author has lots more encounters with her robins in the future.

Unlike any book I’ve ever read. Just darling! So sweet and just a wonderful read. Highly suggest! Excited to read more from this author.