HOLIDAY GIFTING

Searching for the perfect Christmas gift? How about a book?

THREE HOURS FROM…

This is the perfect read for anybody in your life who loves to travel. Lonely Planet has compiled 894 amazing quick trips from favourite cities around the world. And these aren’t just any trips, but super cool, easy getaways divided into one hour, two hours or three hours away from those cities. Some of the suggestions you may have heard about, but many will be totally new. Pick it up and become a traveller, not a tourist.

SINGAPORE SHOPHOUSE WALKS

With stunning photos, this is more than just a pretty coffee table book. The pages take you on a treasure hunt through Joo Chiat, Katong and Geylang, telling the stories of the brightly-hued shophouses in those areas. This gift is perfect for anyone planning a trip to Singapore, whether it’s for a holiday or looking around for a potential move.

WEST: THE AMERICAN COWBOY

For a taste of something other than Asia, pick up this jaw-dropping book. Award-winning photographer Anouk Masson Krantz travelled to ranches, rodeo communities and private homes across the US, capturing a dying way of life. His awe-inspiring images pay tribute to the pioneering spirit of the American West that honours honesty, integrity, loyalty, work ethic and dedication to family.

POWER OF WOMEN IN OUR SIXTIES

Chris Vidal is on a mission to inspire and encourage women in their sixties to live life in this decade to its fullest – with purpose and intention. She’s written a book, Power of Women in Our Sixties, which she says “reflects the many women at this stage in life who are looking for their tribe, seeking opportunities and who in themselves are so powerful in their own right, it’s time to live life for themselves.” Sounds like a worthy read. Order your copy on Amazon or other good online bookstores.