For the person who loves to cook:
1. I Know How To Cook
By Ginette Mathiot
I Know How to Cook, a classic that has been in print in French since 1932, is the Gallic equivalent of renowned Italian cooking bible The Silver Spoon.
Absolutely gorgeous inside and out, it’s the perfect present to put under the tree for any aspiring foodie this Christmas. With over 1200 recipes included, it is a brick of a book that makes a truly impressive gift.
For purchase details, see the Dymocks Website.
For the person who loves to be informed:
2. Who Wants To Be A Billionaire?
By Paul Barry
It’s always interesting to get a glimpse into the normally private world of a family. When the family is one of Australia’s most prominent, it’s even more fascinating. Paul Barry’s new book tells the story of the relationship between James and Kerry Packer and what drives James today.
From One Tel to Scientology to multi-million dollar casino deals, Who Wants To Be A Billionaire? delves into the facts and rumours that have surrounded James Packer for years and gives an insight into the real, complex man behind the familiar face.
For purchase details, see the Dymocks Website.
For the person who loves literature:
3. After The Fire, A Still Small Voice
By Evie Wyld
A wonderful book from an exciting new talent, After the Fire has just won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for best piece of literature from a UK or Commonwealth author aged 35 or under, beating out competitors such as Booker Prize winner Aravind Adiga and Orange Prize winner Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Set on the east coast of Australia and spanning the period from the 1950s to the present day, this is the story of three generations of men and the relationship each has with his son.
From domestic violence and war, to moments of exquisite suburban pathos, Wyld has created a vivid world that is at once universal and also uniquely Australian. It’s always a thrill to find a new Australian author you would put in the same league as Tim Winton or Geraldine Brooks. I think we have found one in Evie Wyld.
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Sophie Groom is the Buying Manager at Dymocks Booksellers.