Yay, we did it! We got through the year and as the usual activities are winding up for the Christmas break, now it’s time to relax and treat yourself. Here are The Fold’s nine picks for your summer time reading and a list of local book stores so you can stock up on all things lit! Pass the iced tea, please….
For the Music Mavens
Killing Time by Jimmy Barnes
Yes, we love him because he’s a local (and he and Jane kept us sane during lockdown with their evening performances – soooo good!) and we love it when he shares stories of his quite remarkable life! RRP $45.00
Inspiring autobiography
Becoming by Michelle Obama
We fan-girl over this amazing woman, that’s for sure, and loved reading about her life that took her from the south side of Chicago all the way to the White House. Amazing. RRP $49.99
For enquiring minds
Explore Your World: Deep Dive Into Deep Sea by Tim Flannery
Tim’s books always throw up something interesting to think about – he makes new knowledge easy to digest with the way he writes! Aaaaand we might not ever go swimming in the ocean again, but that’s okay! RRP $26.99
For the home cooks
The Hand & Flowers Cookbook by Tom Kerridge
This famous pub in the UK is the first (and only) pub to ever receive two Michelin stars and now they’ve released a cookbook so you can recreate some of their famous dishes at home! RRP $78.25
History buffs
Breaker Morant by Peter Fitzsimons
The epic story of the Boer War and Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant. RRP $49.99
Beach vibes
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
This is the page turned you need down at the beach this summer. Jodi Picoult does sliding door moments so well! RRP $32.99
Kids corner
Code Name Bananas by David Walliams
The latest book from the comedian turned reality tv show judge turned successful children’s author! Always a fun read for the kids. RRP $22.99
Travel inspo
Ultimate Campsites Australia by Penny Watson
Well, we can’t go overseas so we may as well explore our own backyard! RRP $39.99
For Sporty Spices
The Storm Within by Cameron Smith
As much as we want to not like him (after he spent years running rings around NSW rugby league teams), we do actually (begrudgingly) love Cameron Smith. Here’s his story. RRP $49.99
Happy reading!!!