Joy to the bookworm’s world
stone to a Rhode Island woman who urinated through her nose. Read it, weep and be very grateful for modern medicine.
READING BETWEEN THE LINES: WHAT YOUR HANDWRITING SAYS ABOUT YOU
by Emma Bache
Quercus, £18.99
Analyse your Christmas companions as handwriting expert Emma Bache explains what margins, spacing, the height of an ‘h’ or the pressure applied to paper reveals about attitudes and personalities.
THE CRAFT BEER DICTIONARY: AN A-Z OF CRAFT BEER, FROM HOP TO GLASS
by Richard Croasdale
Mitchell Beazley, £15
This stylish guide helps drinkers navigate their way through an enjoyably complex world, covering ingredients, brewing techniques and flavour guides.
REWILD YOURSELF: 23 SPELLBINDING WAYS TO MAKE NATURE MORE VISIBLE
by Simon Barnes
Simon & Schuster, £14.99 Wildlife writer Simon Barnes
lurges us to pay closer attention to the natural world, sharing 23 tips and techniques to help us all, wherever we live, to broaden our horizons and enjoy the wonders of nature.
RED & WHITE: AN UNQUENCHABLE THIRST FOR WINE
by Oz Clarke
Little, Brown, £25
Part memoir and part opinionated guide, Red & White is brimming over with lipsmacking wine tips as Oz Clarke recalls how he fell in love with wine, explaining how it is made and how to enjoy the best of it, however limited your budget.
TRANSCRIPTION
by Kate Atkinson
Doubleday, £20
For my money Kate Atkinson is one of our finest living storytellers, here relating the tale of 18-year-old Juliet who is recruited to MI5 and tasked with transcribing the mundane chat of British Fascists.
Ten years later a blast from the past brings those tumultuous and ultimately tragic years back to the fore in a gripping and ingenious novel.
THE SEVEN DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE
by Stuart Turton
Raven Books, £8.99
Aiden Bishop is trapped in country house Blackheath, surrounded by strangers, until he solves the mystery of who murders daughter of the house, Evelyn.
He will wake in the body of eight guests in turn until he uncovers the truth.
But in this brain-bending, exhilaratingly ambitious and award-winning debut, the greatest mystery is why he is there at all.
LOVE IS BLIND
by William Boyd
Viking, £18.99
In the late 19th century, Brodie Moncur finds work in Paris as piano tuner for fiery pianist John Kilbarron.
But he incurs Kilbarron’s wrath after he has an affair with his Russian girlfriend and he ends up on the run. A love story and a rattling good read.
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by George RR Martin
HarperCollins, £25
The Game Of Thrones author rewinds 300 years from his globally successful Song Of Ice And Fire novels to tell the definitive “imaginary history” of the Targaryen dynasty.
JAMIE COOKS ITALY
Michael Joseph, £26
Jamie Oliver is passionate about Italian food and here he serves up an essential collection of classic Italian recipes, from tried and trusty old favourites to more ambitious challenges.
OTTOLENGHI SIMPLE
by Yotam Ottolenghi
Ebury Press, £25
Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes are renowned for their interminable lists of obscure ingredients but he simplifies them for amateur chefs without scrimping on his trademark abundant flavour.
SLIGHTLY FOXED
This magazine introduces readers to books that may not be fashionable but have stood the test of time. Subscriptions from £30. foxedquarterly.com
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RARE BIRDS BOOK CLUB
A book subscription service which posts gift-wrapped fiction for women. Subscriptions start from £33 for three months. rarebirdsbookclub.com
PENGUIN GIFTS
Choose from a range of branded gifts for book lovers. I loved Penguin Vintage Classics iconic prints which come in a range of colours and sizes, from £15 for a small unframed print. shop. penguin.co.uk
READING RETREAT
Ever wish you had more time to read? Book a stay in the country or by the sea where as part of a small group of fellow bookworms, your meals are provided and an author will join the group for dinner. readingretreat.co.uk
OUT OF PRINT
Choose from a range of literary socks including Sherlock Holmes, Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy and Harry Potter. theliterarygiftcompany.com
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