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  1. Reader’s Feast

    Saturday 5 December 2009, 8:00 AM
    By | Posted in Things

    We bring you a Christmas feast for the bookworm in your life. At a time of year when holidays are on the cards for a lot of us, what better way to recover from the fast-paced festive season than chilling out with a good book.

    Here are our picks from the lovely folks at Reader’s Feast:

    MoVida Rustica by Frank Camorra and Richard Cornish MoVida Rustica ~ $59.95

    A little slice of Catalonia in your own kitchen. Frank Camorra helps you identify the classic dishes and how you can prepare them at home.
    Kitchen Garden Companion by Stephanie Alexander Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion ~ $125

    Stephanie expands on her work with schools to help children understand the benefit of growing your own food by sharing her tips with us all.
    The World's Greatest Cities, Time Out The World’s Greatest Cities, Time Out ~ $69.95

    Cities are the places where people go to achieve their dreams. This book is a celebration of their beauty and diversity, the people who built them and the people who live in them. (Not sure if we agree with the judging though…We all know Melbourne is the greatest!)
    The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman Scott Schuman’s The Satorialist ~ $49.95

    The famous fashion blogger Scott Schuman takes his work from web to print. His photographs from around the world highlight that true style is about individuality and self-expression.
    A Place to Remember by Bruce Scates A Place to Remember by Bruce Scates ~ $59.95

    Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, Bruce Scates traces the history of this striking monument in the changing physical and cultural landscape. He uses archival images, personal stories and state records to build a picture of what the Shrine has represented to veterans, their families and the community.
    Capital by Kristin Otto Capital by Kristin Otto ~ $39.95

    Between the years of 1901 and 1927, Melbourne was centre stage in the nation. Kristin Otto chronicles this pivotal time in the life of our city.
    Tintin and I DVD Tintin and I (DVD) ~ $35.95

    Delve into the mind of Hergé, Tintin’s work-obsessed Belgian creator, with rare and candid 1970s interviews. Stunning visual effects juxtapose the life of the creator and the cult creation itself.
    Dharma Door Book Bags Dharma Door Book Bags ~ $23.95 & $28.95

    Fabulous eco-friendly fair trade bags for carrying your treasured books around. Made from eco-blend fabric, hand-printed with non-toxic dyes to feature gorgeous colours and designs.
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