Book shelf
Reads to inform and inspire.
Coastline By Lucio Galletto and David Dale, Murdoch Books, 2017, $70
Restaurateur Galletto and travel writer Dale join forces to create this bible of Mediterranean cuisine, complete with exquisite on-location photography. Western Italy, Southern France and Eastern Spain are the influences behind the 80-plus recipes. Also featuring stories and travel guides, Coastline is a must-have for this winter.
The Attachment By Ailsa Piper and Tony Doherty, Allen & Unwin, 2017, $33
A collection of letters documenting a most unlikely friendship which began with an admiring email from a reader to a writer. The pair challenge, teach and encourage one another, reminding readers of the value of friendship and living in the moment.
Woman in the Wilderness By Miriam Lancewood, Allen & Unwin, 2017, $37
Young Dutch woman Miriam Lancewood has lived nomadically in remote parts of the Southern Alps for six years. Read about her tales of survival, her adjustment to a very slow pace of life, and her growing awareness of a strong spiritual connection to the natural world.
First, We Make the Beast Beautiful By Sarah Wilson, Macmillan Publishers, 2017, $40
Bestselling author, blogger and entrepreneur Wilson has suffered from anxiety her whole life. Her new book reframes the condition as a spiritual quest rather than a burdensome affliction. An inspiring read that offers ways to accept your anxiety and live a richer, fuller life with it.
Wholehearted By Kelly Gibney, Beatnik Publishing, 2017, $50
More than 100 wholefood recipes feature in Gibney’s collection of meals for every occasion – from energising breakfasts to hearty dinners. Everyone's dietary requirements will be taken care of, and we are reminded that healthy food can be nutritious and flavoursome.
Stand Firm By Svend Brinkmann, Polity Books, 2017, $33
Garnering media attention and prompting discussion around the world, Stand Firm is a refreshing antidote to the self-help craze, with Brinkmann asking the question, “Is being pushed to be positive all the time actually making us miserable?” His stance is that we should learn to be happy with who we already are, and what we stand for.
Hippie Lane By Taline Gabrielian, Murdoch Books, 2017, $45
Instagram health guru Taline Gabrielian’s new book takes nutritious eating to a whole new level of sophistication. Influenced by her Armenian roots, Hippie Lane’s food is vegan, refined sugar-free and gluten-free.