LIVING LIGHTLY

By Nicola Turner, HarperCollins, $45 We’ve all been tempted by the idea of treading more lightly on the land, but sometimes it seems too hard. Local author Nicola Turner aims to normalise mindful consumption in a way that doesn’t compromise lifestyles. She acknowledges that behavioural change doesn’t come easy for many of us. She’s not preachy or judgy – it’s a coax rather than a clobber – but writes in a chatty way offering lots of ideas and tips. She covers topics such as waste, cleaning, eating, beauty and body, at home, kids, gifts and fashion, and gives you a peek into her own life with her husband and two kids. A book of the moment, relevant as global disruption inspires us to think more simply and support local makers and producers.