Summer reading: A Fork In The Road from Lonely Planet

Summer reading: A Fork In The Road from Lonely Planet

Who? Lonely Planet What? Culinary travel doesn’t always have to mean going somewhere as A Fork In The Road proves. The book is a series of short stories collected by Lonely Planet, from leading writers and chefs, about their life-changing food experiences. Expect to be surprised by Twinkies, fish heads, Indian wedding feasts and more. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Stealing the Mystic Lamb by Noah Charney

Summer reading: Stealing the Mystic Lamb by Noah Charney

Who? Noah Charney What? The Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck is perhaps one of the most important paintings ever made – it’s certainly the one that’s been most frequently stolen. In Stealing the Mystic Lamb, art historian Noah Charney charters the stories behind each of the thefts and uncovers the many reasons why the masterpiece is so desired. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Last Places On Earth by Gary Mancuso

Summer reading: The Last Places On Earth by Gary Mancuso

Who? Gary Mancuso What? Papua New Guinea, Congo, Madagscar – these are just a few of the far-flung destinations featured in The Last Places on Earth. This is a story about how the author, Gary Mancuso, went all the way to the edge of the Earth and back while exploring disappearing cultures and a few big changes in his own life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Saving Our Skins by Caro Feely

Summer reading: Saving Our Skins by Caro Feely

Who? Caro Feely What? Owning a vineyard might be the dream of many but few make it financially viable. Saving Our Skin is the story of Sean and Caro Feely trying to create an organic vineyard in the South of France. As well as building the vineyard of their dreams, the book is about finding a new life in a new country and all the struggles that come with it. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez

Summer reading: The Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez

Who? Deborah Rodriguez What? An American hairdresser from Michigan goes to Kabul, Afghanistan and helps to set up a beauty school – that’s the gist of The Kabul Beauty School. At the heart of the story, though, are the everyday women who were living in Afghanistan and their unexpected stories. The best-seller has recently been released in paperback. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Fragrant Heart by Miranda Emmerson
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Summer reading: Fragrant Heart by Miranda Emmerson

Who? Miranda Emmerson What? What was meant to be the last adventure before settling down turned into Fragrant Heart, Miranda Emmerson’s culinary journey through South East Asia. The book charts the author’s journey through China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia and her experiences with the food and culture of these far away places. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon