Summer reading: Harris Tweed by Lara Platman

Summer reading: Harris Tweed by Lara Platman

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Who? Lara Platman What? You’ve heard of farm to table well here is fashion’s equivalent: Harris Tweed, from Land to Street. Lara Platman has profiled the farmers, mill workers, weavers, tailors, and designers – in short, anyone who’s involved in the tweed business. With stunning images and curious attention to detail, this is a book on one of the most quintessentially British things. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Growing Up in Restaurants by James Pembroke

Summer reading: Growing Up in Restaurants by James Pembroke

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Who? James Pembroke What? Let’s talk about restaurants. What do you really know about eating out? In this little tome, James Pembroke discusses how the nature of restaurants has changed over the centuries and why it’s a reflection of our cultural development. Oh yes, and there’s a bit of his own restaurant memoir in it too. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Concretopia by John Grindrod
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Summer reading: Concretopia by John Grindrod

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Who? John Grindrod What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Philanthropic Wanderlust by Danell Lynn

Summer reading: Philanthropic Wanderlust by Danell Lynn

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Who? Danell Lynn What? People travel for many different reasons and for author Danell Lynn, it was about combining her love of travel with philanthropic projects. That’s how Philanthropic Wanderlust was born. Or rather, Philanthropic Wanderlust became a chronicle of five years worth of travel and charitable work. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount

Summer reading: The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount

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Who? Ian Mount What? Malbec-lovers must read The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount. A bit of an instant classic, the book charts the transformation of Argentinian wine from something unpalatable to a drink respected in its own right. It’s the book where you’ll find the leading figures of Argentinian wine, the innovations that made Malbec a success and everything else that goes with the terrority. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Adorned in Dreams by Elizabeth Wilson

Summer reading: Adorned in Dreams by Elizabeth Wilson

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Who? Elizabeth Wilson What? Originally published in 1985, the book chronicles the social and cultural history of fashion and how different looks marked different periods in our society. The latest edition appends some of the styles in recent history which have made their mark on our society, including grunge, boho chic and beyond. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon