BOOK REVIEW
Our Favorite Summer Reads | BY HELÉNE RAMACKERS
Lounging poolside this summer? Or taking a much-needed vacation somewhere remote? Here are our favorite summer reads, from exceptional design, incredible interiors, magnificent wildlife, an inspiring memoir, to true escapism.
Julia Haart’s early life was ruled by the dictates of ultra-Orthodox Judaism – what she wore, what she ate and even what she thought. The star of the Netflix reality series My Unorthodox Life has published a memoir that is both captivating and inspirational, and in Brazen, she candidly reveals her escape from this oppressive life.
Globally renowned firm SAOTA has debuted their first book, entitled Light Space Life, and as the title suggests, the content encapsulates the importance of the aforementioned three factors, embodying the extraordinary buildings constructed by the SAOTA team. From Los Angeles to Lagos, Light Space Life honors thirty-five years of excellence and innovation, showcasing beautiful color photographs of twenty-three residential projects that undoubtedly have the wow-factor.
Bestselling author Wilbur Smith enthralls fans once again, this time with his first posthumous title Storm Tide, with guest writer Tom Harper. Having published 49 books and selling over 140 million copies by the time of his death in November 2021, enthusiasts will enjoy the next edition in the popular Courtney series. Storm Tide is a historical book, marking the 50th book from the master storyteller and centers around three generations that fight on opposing sides of a terrible war that will change the face of the world forever. The story is set against the backdrop of the American revolution, and is a powerful historical thriller filled with adventure.
Heading up specialty safari and travel company Rhulani Safaris, professional guide, author and photographer, Armand Grobler captures the wildlife splendor of Greater Kruger Park in his first book, Photo Safari Kruger, published by HPH Publishing. South African born Armand spent his childhood on the east coast of Australia and in doing that, developed a passion for wildlife and a calling to nature.
Safari Style: Exceptional African Camps and Lodges is the epitome of what a keepsake coffee table book should look like. The larger format 352-page book takes readers on an inspiring journey to the crème de la crème of camps and lodges through-out eastern and Southern Africa.
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