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bookshelf october

On The Bookshelf: November 2023

Books that will refresh your mind and renew your soul.

Enjoy

Enjoy by Kelly Gibney

The second stunning cookbook from local author Kelly Gibney celebrates the joy of coming together with loved ones to enjoy a delicious meal. Kelly’s recipes are wholefood-driven, but oh so tasty! Cooked and photographed in her home, Enjoy will inspire cooks to find new favourites the entire family will enthuse over. A must-have for your kitchen, from the beautiful blue cover to the stylish photography and easy-to-use recipes.

Beatnik Publishing, RRP $59.99

The Ghost Ship

The Ghost Ship by Kate Mosse

This thrilling saga goes from Paris to Amsterdam to the Canary Islands. The Ghost Ship is a swashbuckling, thrilling adventure on the high seas, with just the right amount of love and revenge, murder and mystery, and hidden secrets. It’s also an inspiring feminist story of strong women in a man’s world. I can’t wait for the next instalment from this extraordinary author.

Macmillan Publishers, RRP $37.99

The Kamogawa Food Detectives

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

A sensation in Japan, we can now enjoy this literary feast in English. A father-and-daughter duo run a ‘food detective’ service in their backstreet restaurant in Kyoto. They can recreate a dish from a customer’s past that retrieves forgotten memories, providing a link to the past and a more contented future. Moving and heartfelt, this special novel celebrates delicious food and the power of memories.

Mantle, RRP $24.99

Light Keeping

Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen

Creative writing teacher, novelist and poet Adrienne Jansen releases her sixth novel. In 1977, Robert and Jess are suddenly orphaned. Finding refuge with their lighthouse keeper grandparents, they begin to navigate their loss and rebuild their lives. But how secure is their future, with the threat of lighthouse automation? A subtle and beautifully written tale that explores loss, the importance of family, storytelling, and the sea.

Quentin Wilson Publishing, RRP $37.50

Words KAREN MCMILLAN, bestselling author
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