Diddly Squat: The No 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

Name: Diddly Squat: The No 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (11473 reviews)
Author: Jeremy Clarkson

by Jeremy Clarkson

Memoir

4.6 (11,473)

4.6 stars from 11,473 reviews. One of the highest rated Memoir books we track.

216 pages~3.6 hr readPublished by Penguin Books, LimitedPublished 2021-01-01

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Last checked: Jul 20, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $17.99

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy Clarkson's irreverent humour and want to see him fail spectacularly at something outside his wheelhouse.
You've watched the Clarkson's Farm TV series and want the unfiltered, detailed version of how he mucked things up.
You appreciate memoir that's genuinely funny rather than trying too hard, with real stakes and actual learning involved.

Maybe not for you if...

You find Clarkson insufferable and won't give him a chance, even when the reviews suggest he's surprisingly likeable here.
You want serious agricultural advice or a traditional farming guide. This is comedy masquerading as farm life.
You're easily offended by sweary, politically incorrect observations. Clarkson's voice hasn't softened for this one.

About this book

Jeremy Clarkson offers a behind-the-scenes account of his experience running Diddly Squat Farm. He describes how he took on farming as an actual job, despite having no prior success in the field. Clarkson recounts various farming challenges and mishaps, including purchasing an unsuitable tractor, attempting formation combine harvesting, navigating regulatory requirements, and managing difficult livestock. He reflects on how enthusiasm alone proves insufficient for mastering agricultural work. Throughout his account, Clarkson emphasizes that while he may never become a successful farmer, the experience itself provides value and entertainment in the attempt.

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$1.99 – $17.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 89% off peak. Price has dropped 1 time over the last 6 years. Typically stays discounted for 15 days.

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Currently around #10K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 41% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 11,473 reviews

Gaining approximately 110 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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