Never ones to let the rare and brilliant treat of legitimate hours spent on the sofa reading go by unused, one of the high points of the holidays for us is always the downtime. Here are the books we’ll be curling up with over the next couple of weeks – roaring fire essential, glass of wine preferable…
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton: Not only did Catton’s second novel propel her to being the youngest ever winner of the Man Booker Prize, but it also proves to be a completely compelling read. Set in 19th Century New Zealand, this brilliantly written book is full of intrigue and twists and turns – definitely one to lose yourself in.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Luminaries-Novel-Booker-Prize/dp/0316074314
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt: The latest offering from the brilliant Donna Tartt and the book everyone is either talking about or reading right now… Time to get in on the game.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Goldfinch-Donna-Tartt/dp/0316055433
An Officer and A Spy by Robert Harris: When it comes to historical fiction and gripping thrillers, Harris is hard to beat, not least in this, his latest novel and a retelling of the infamous Dreyfus affair of 19th Century France. Fast and unputdownable.
http://www.amazon.com/Officer-Spy-novel-Robert-Harris/dp/0385349580/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387268270&sr=1-1&keywords=harris+officer
Swans by Nick Foulkes: Billed as a book detailing the legends of the jet set full of tales of glamour, excitement, and exclusivity, Nick Foulkes tome unveils a bygone world of 1960’s glamour.
http://www.assouline.com/9781614281283.html#sthash.EXrPBJmE.dpuf
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter: One of last year’s hottest reads and a book that comes highly recommended in the Kotur office, Walter’s novel is set on the lovely Ligurian coast of Italy and takes in love affairs, scandals and plenty of Hollywood glamour, too.
http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Ruins-Novel-Jess-Walter/dp/0061928178
Private by Giancarlo Giammetti: For a window into the jet set world of Valentino, Giammetti’s beautiful book of the beautiful people and beautiful places that have coloured the designers career is one to get swept up in. From Gwyneth to gin palaces, it all comes fabulous and fun in the world of Valentino as seen through the eyes of his business partner for over 50 years.
http://www.amazon.com/Private-Giancarlo-Giammetti/dp/1614281416/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387267085&sr=1-3&keywords=valentino
