Books that influenced me

Victoria Fox, managing director of Lida, discusses the six books that have influenced her most. These are: Nigel Slater: Real Food, by Nigel Slater; We need to talk about Kevin, by Lionel Shriver; Who moved my cheese?, by Dr Spencer Johnson; Clan of the cave bears, by Jean M Auel; You, by Emma Dodd; and Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg.

Books that influenced me

Victoria FoxLida

Victoria Fox is managing director of Lido. the digital and direct marketing agency. She was previously managing partner at adam&eveDDB.

1. Nigel Slater: Real Food

By Nigel Slater Published by Fourth Estate, New Ed edition, 2000

I love this classic and in my 20s, it kicked off a real passion for cooking. It covers Slater's indispensable signature dishes, such as mackerel dauphinoise, sticky chicken wings and a whole chapter devoted to chocolate. Even though it was written over 15 years ago, the recipes are still accessible today and I think it turned...

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