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Outlandish: Walking Europe’s Unlikely Landscapes – Nick Hunt
This is a very peculiar book. One I savored for a long while, because it’s fascinating, both in concept and in storytelling. Did you know that there’s a glacier tucked away in Scotland? Or a desert in Spain? I was aware about the latter, and of course the existence of the Hungarian steppe is common knowledge, but the glacier stumped me. Same with the Białowieża, a primeval Polish forest.
Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest – B. Coleman, W. Wright
All these gardens are unique. In a way, every garden is, per se, but at the end of the day the vegetation is the common denominator. Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest gives us something more. A spark of creativity, of cleverness; it might be hidden in a wooden sculpture, or in plain sight with a metal arc.
#Book Tour – Just for the Summer; Fay Keenan
Just for the Summer made me discover the concept of rural romance, and I’ve got to say it won me over right from the start
Pretty Little London: A Seasonal Guide to the City’s Most Instagrammable Places – S. Santini, A. Di Filippo
Santini and Di Filippo, two Italian expats who run @prettylittlelondon on Instagram, have put together a book featuring both cool, instagrammable pictures and activities to do when you’re visiting London.
Amazing Art Adventures: Around the world in 400 immersive experiences – Yolanda Zappaterra
Amazing Art Adventures does indeed feature a lot of amazing art. Zappaterra put together a comprehensive book featuring a lot of different installments, museums, and exhibitions. Doubling down as a travel guide, it touches every continent and showcases many of the best art pieces worldwide.
How Flora Finds her Fabulous – Stella Stonestreet
s holds a promise in the title itself - fabulous! - and wow, does it deliver. Funny and entertaining, Stella Stonestreet’s book takes us for a wild ride across the world.
Under Western Skies: Visionary Gardens from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast – J. Jewell, C. Atkinson
Under Western Skies, written by Jennifer Jewell, is an ode to plant diversity. Together with photographer Caitlin Atkinson, Jewell covers the whole Western area, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast, interviewing landscapers and horticulturists, artists and gardners. Each of them opened up their house--or sanctuary, or park, or--and talked about the places they shaped up with time and patience.
Better Off Dead – Martin John
You know that feeling when you find a book that's funny as hell but also moving and thought provoking at the same time? Well, this one ticks all the right boxes. What am I talking about, you ask? Here's my honest review of Better Off Dead by Martin John.
Natural Landmarks of Arizona – David Yetman
Natural Landmarks of Arizona is an odd one out, in a good way. As promised on the tin, it takes us roadtripping--mountaintripping?-- across the great state of Arizona, and it does so while giving us interesting tidbits about the territory. From geological info to historical ones, Yetman covers all aspects of each cliff and hill.
Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home – Liz Marie Galvan
Liz Marie Galvan, blogger extraordinaire, opens up her farm and lets the readers in. Season after season, we get to witness the transformations she makes in order to better suit the mood and the festivities both, adapting her house until it looks like a new, different place. From the bigger tasks to strategically placed plants and pillows, there’s something for everyone.
