family friendly
Not for
Parents: Great
Britain
Lonely Planet, £9.99
Aimed at the junior
traveller (ages 8-12),
this beautifully designed
book is a zany insight into
the nation’s treasures.
Packed with weird
facts and cool stories,
it explores the mythical,
historical and often
gruesome events in
the country’s past and
present, celebrating its
eccentricities and crazy
laws. A great gift for the
‘
why?’ child in your life.
eye candy
Amazing Places Cost
Nothing
Herbert Ypma, Thames & Hudson, £24.95
Essentially a call to arms for fans of
the old-fashioned adventure, this
handpicked selection of 30 destinations
–
from an idyllic château in Provence to
the remote Aeolian islands of Italy –
focuses on beauty and adventure, and
brand-free experiences. A great aid for
the bucket list, with stunning photos.
guilty pleasure
The Loveliest Chocolate
Shop in Paris
Jenny Colgan, Sphere, £7.99
This sugar-coated story of love from Jenny Colgan sees
Anna Trent live out every chocolate lover’s dream when
she finds herself working in Paris with her former
sweetheart, Thierry, a master chocolatiér. Chock full of
recipes, this is the holiday choice for those who like their
sweets sweet and their stories sweeter.
beach read
Skios
Michael Frayn, Faber & Faber, £12.99
The latest title from the British king
of farce makes its appearance in
paperback this month. On the Greek isle
of Skios, as its expat community gears up
for the social event of the year, a case of
mistaken identity sparks mayhem among
the island’s inhabitants. Like his much-
loved theatrical blockbuster, Noises Off,
this delight incites plenty of LOLs from
start to raucous, unexpected finish.
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