Meat Free Monday: easing into vegetarianism or just having a day off meat.

Paul McCartney and his family are amongst the world’s best known vegetarians, and in 2009 they helped launch the Meat Free Monday campaign.  They recognise that not everyone wants to become a vegetarian but could consider having a meat free dinner once a week.  While the book talks about the benefits to health, the environment and the domestic budget of meat free eating  it isn’t preachy.  It offers lots of recipes and meat free suggestions and with lots of good photographs they look very tempting.  Hardback, $35

The Emperor series by Conn Iggulden: Book #1 ONLY $10!

Emperor: The Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden, PB $10.00

Get started on this fantastic historical fiction series about the life of Julius Caesar. Follow his journey from a young boy thrown into the turmoil of war to a young man quelling a Spartacus rebellion to ultimately becoming one of the greatest and most famous Romans in history.

Iggulden has a clear passion for Roman history and weaves a wonderful story full of well known characters and events while allowing readers an intimate look at their lives and insight into their decisions that changed the course of the world.

Action packed with sword fights, senate intrigue and betrayals, The Gates of Rome is a great read and at only $10.00 is well worth a try!

There are four books in the Emperor series and Iggulden has another series, that follows the life of Genghis Khan (The Conqueror series).

*The Emperor series books 2, 3 & 4 are $20.00 each.

 

2012 Diaries: Now 40% off

We still have a few 2012 diaries and it’s time for them to go.  So all remaining stock of diaries is 40% off!!  We have the Foodies Diary, The French Country Diary, Jukurrpa and a few more.  Hurry, they won’t last.

Jane Austen: A celebration of her life & work

Jane Austen: A celebration of her life & work by Lauren Nixon, HB $35.00

 

Any Austen fan will appreciate this beautiful new hardback about her life & work. Filled with gorgeous colour illustrations, paintings, photos and letters this books covers every aspect of Austen.

There are specific sections dedicated to her most famous novels such as Pride & Prejudice, Persuasion and Sense & Sensibility. Her influence throughout history is examined and the modern films and spin off books are incorporated.

Enjoy getting a true insight into one of the most incredible authors in history. It has been 200 years since Sense & Sensibility was first published but still Jane Austen has a place in our hearts and minds.

 

Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge

This year I am taking the Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge.  I am going in as a dabbler meaning I will be reading in more than one genre, and at the Franklin-Fantastic level which means reading 10 books.  The aim is to raise the profile and level of reviewing books written by Australian women.  I’m working on the list of books I’m going to read and review on this blog and I’m also going to be catching up with some classics that I’ve somehow missed reading.  All in all, lots of books and lots of reading  coming up.  I’ve already started, and my first book written by an Australian women to be reviewed is Kirsten Tranter’s A common loss.  My first classic for the year was Frankenstein.  More on both later. I’m looking forward to it

Austraian Women Writers 2012 Challenge

This year I am taking the Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge.  I am going in as a dabbler meaning I will be reading in more than one genre, and at the Franklin-Fantastic level which means reading 10 books.  The aim is to raise the profile and level of reviewing books written by Australian women.  I’m working on the list of books I’m going to read and review on this blog and I’m also going to be catching up with some classics that I’ve somehow missed reading.  All in all, lots of books, and lots of reading  coming up.  I’ve already started, and my first book written by an Australian women to be reviewed is Kirsten Tranter’s A common loss.  My first classic for the year was Frankenstein.  More on both later. I’m looking forward to it

New Year’s Resolution to quit smoking? This book has the solution!

Quit for Life by Jamie Mushin, PB $19.95

Make 2012 the year you quit smoking simply, without stress, forever with Melbourne based Jamie Mushin’s new book.

Quit for Life combines cutting edge research with simple techniques such as meditation and more Eastern philosophies to give you the best chance to quit smoking forever. Jamie has been a non smoker since 1995 so he has real experience about the difficulties of quitting.

 

 

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt…a vivid & charming Southern tale

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman, TP $30.00

 

Beth Hoffman’s debut novel has been a New York Times bestseller and a very popular book club choice.

Anyone in need of some Southern-Girl Power will really enjoy this quirky and heartwarming book. Join 12 year old CeeCee as she is whisked away to Savannah, Georgia by her Great Aunt Tootie following her mothers tragic death.

Although not everything is as sweet and warm as it first seems, CeeCee is surrounded by a wonderful and eccentric group of friends and family who help her face all the challenges that the darker side of the South throws at her.

 

Beautifully written, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt will make you laugh and cry as you become involved in the vivid characters lives. The amazing Southern scenery is wonderfully described in this really lovely summer read.

 

 

GaGa for GaGa? Amazing photographic book in store now!

Lady GaGa by Terry Richardson,

Hardback, $60.00

Word reknown photographer Terry Richardson takes us through life with Lady GaGa in this incredible photographic book.

Over 400 brilliant photographs show GaGa behind the scenes throughout 2010/2011. From her infamous meat dress to her awards appearance in a giant egg, Richardson shows us candidly the life of Lady GaGa. There are also plenty of shots away from performing of GaGa as natural as she comes.

This beautiful hardcover book would make a great gift for any Lady GaGa fan or lover of great photography!

That Woman: The life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor

That Woman: The life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor 

by Anna Sebba, PB $35.00

 

This new biography from Anna Sebba examines the intriguing life of Wallis Simpson who went from being an American divorcee to Duchess of Windsor therefore securing her place as one of the most vilified and controversial women of her generation.

Did she deviously ensnare Edward VIII or is this story really an incredible tale of true love and sacrifice? Sebba uses newly available archives and draws on a myriad of sources to bring us a deep, full and impartial picture of this amazing woman.