Reading Nook: Three Books Currently on Our Reading Radar
In the quiet corners of our reading nook, where imagination takes flight, we’ve found ourselves entranced by a trio of books that traverse a captivating spectrum of worlds and emotions. From the opulent realms of luxury fashion to the comforting embrace of home-cooked recipes, and then into the stark realities of a pressing societal issue, these literary companions have made an indelible mark on our current reading journey. Join us as we delve into the worlds these books unveil, each page a new adventure waiting to be discovered.
Louis Vuitton, Skin: The Architecture of Luxury
Louis Vuitton recently launched the book, Louis Vuitton, Skin: The Architecture of Luxury. The book was published by Assouline and takes readers on a world tour of the Maison’s most distinctive stores. These include São Paulo, Seoul, Miami and Mexico City among others, with the book visiting locations that collectively form what author Paul Goldberger calls “the most radical thinking of the concept of brand identity in our time.”
Cupcakes and Couscous
Teresa Ulyate’s cookbook, Cupcakes and Couscous is a reflection of her cooking and eating style – a happy combination of nostalgic dishes and easy recipes. “I believe in balancing wholesome nourishment and special treats,” the cook, food blogger and content creator says. “From morning munching to fuss-free dinners and everything in between, these comforting recipes were created to be prepared and enjoyed together.”
Domestic Terror – Intimate partner violence in South Africa
November will see sixteen days of activism for no violence against women and children again this year. The United Nations campaign takes place annually on 25 November and on 10 December, we celebrate International Human Rights Day. In light of these important events, this important and well-researched book comes highly recommended. It serves to create awareness, with a true, unsanitised story of how devastating gender-based violence is in the lives of victims, dead and alive. Written by Dr Nechama Brodie – a journalist, author and academic – the book explores decades of brutal domestic violence and coercive control and it examines women’s changing rights and current legal protections.
