Take your mind off work and improve your cooking, learn how emotions have shaped human history or see some out-there homes designed around plants.
Growing Up in Australia | Various Authors
This insightful collection of stories unpacks the experiences of people from different cultural backgrounds and those living with a disability – specifically their experiences in Australia. Magda Szubanski, Stan Grant, Benjamin Law and more share their experiences of adolescence from a diverse range of perspectives. A great way to understand more about Australian culture and expand your knowledge on diversity in our backyard.
A Human History of Emotion | Richard Firth-Godbehere
We tend to assume that important decisions which shaped human history are based on calculation and intellect. This book explores why that isn’t always true and highlights that many generation-defining decisions were based on gut feelings, irrational outbursts and other emotionally charged responses. Covering topics such as psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, art and more, A Human History of Emotion teaches you the under-appreciated role emotions have played in societies around the world and throughout history.
In My Defence, I Have No Defence | Sinéad Stubbins
This memoir-style collection of musings reminds us all that it’s normal to feel unconvinced and insecure at times. Stubbins draws hilariously on her own experiences to unpack universal topics and themes such as romance and friendships, failures, triumphs and even television. A light-hearted read with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and valuable life lessons.
Home Made | Broadsheet
What do chefs cook at home? Home Made is a collection of 80 diverse recipes from Melbourne’s best cooks, chefs and restaurants, each selected to answer that question. With added insights and context, this is a book that will teach you how to cook, not just follow a recipe. Recipes from chefs such as Shane Delia, Andrew McConnell, Scott Pickett and more are sure to keep you busy. Home Made is all about teaching you how to cook, not just follow a recipe, so there are also heaps of practical tips inside.
A New Leaf: Curated Houses Where Plants Meet Design | Jennifer Haslam, Pip McCormac
Plants are a great way to freshen up a space, but what if your entire house was designed, quite literally, around them? This book spotlights 20 houses from around the world that are built around plants, showcasing out-there architecture and gorgeous spaces. A great coffee table book and, thanks to some detailed photography, a suitable option if you aren’t in a reading mood but still feel like unwinding. There are also interviews with designers and home-owners to give you a deeper understanding of the spaces you’re looking at.
Photography: Pete Dillon
