Nothing beats a
GOOD BOOK The season of reading is upon us. There is nothing quite like enjoying a good read en plein air. From emerging to established authors and from chefs to royalty, we’ve got
you covered. So, if you’re in the market for your next book, here’s our selection of the best page-turners. Sit back, relax and get stuck in.
How ‘the glamour boys’ changed the course of history
How this celebrated chef coped with owning a restaurant
One of New York’s most celebrated chefs, Gabrielle Hamilton is not only a success in the kitchen but also a very gifted writer. Her New York Times column about navigating restaurant ownership during the pandemic, perfectly captured the absurdity of reality and showcased all the ins and outs of the industry. Her memoir follows her unconventional journey through the many kitchens she has found herself in over the years. The way she talks of food and about other women in her life is spellbinding. Her story is told with rare honesty, grit, wit and passion.
This is the chapter that was never told. It is the story of how Britain went to war with Germany in 1939. In the early 1930s a group of young, homosexual British MP’s visited Berlin on a series of trips that would change the course of the Second World War. Having witnessed the Nazis’ violence first-hand, these men were some of the first to warn Britain about Hitler, frequently speaking out against the government’s policy of appeasing him. Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain hated them. Labelling them ‘the glamour boys’, he had their phones tapped and threatened them with exposure. At a time when even the suggestion of homosexuality could land you in prison, the bravery these men were forced to show in their personal lives gave them astonishing courage in public. Undeterred, they refused to be silenced and when war came, they enlisted. Four of them died in action. And without them, Britain would never have faced down the Nazis. 28
