Good Reads

Reads to inform and inspire.

A round-up of some great books that inform and inspire

A Promised Land

Barack Obama, Penguin Random House, $70 The first volume of Barack Obama’s presidential memoirs tells the story of a young man searching for his identity to becoming president of the United States. He offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and limitations of presidential power.

Me, According to the History of Art

Dick Frizzell, Massey University Press, $65 An insightful art history lesson from celebrated New Zealand artist Dick Frizzell who attempts to demystify “the smoke and mirrors” we call art.

Thrifty Household

The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc, Murdoch Books, $25 A fantastic resource containing more than 1000 budget-friendly hints and tips for a clean, waste-free, eco-friendly home.

Yates Top 50 Edible Plants for Pots

Angie Thomas, Harper Collins, $40 A guide to which edible plants grow in pots and how to care for them, no matter what your skill level.

Magnolia Kitchen Design

Bernadette Gee, Allen & Unwin NZ, $50 Aspiring bakers and cake designers will love this book filled with great recipes and step-by-step instructions for design techniques including hand painting.

The Residents: Made in Wellington

Lucy Revell, Hiding Place Limited, $60 Step inside the homes and meet known and unknown personalities who help make Wellington the great city that it is.

Note to Self: The Secrets of Calm

Rebekah Ballagh, Allen & Unwin NZ, $25 This inspirational book with cute illustrations provides practical tools and insights to help tackle day-to-day tricky emotions including anxiety and overthinking.

The Inside Hustle

Joanna Walden, JLW Publishing, $35 Perhaps best described as Bridget Jones meets Eat Pray Love on steroids, you’ll love Walden’s mystical misfit’s travel adventure into the unknown.