New books on display at Hurunui District Library from 5 Jan – 12 Jan

 

 

 

 

  “Summer houses” by Simon Devitt

This book showcases New Zealand houses at their best – in the heat of summer, when doors and windows dissolve to embrace the sun and outdoors, and a more casual style of living prevails. Step inside more than 20 of this country’s most stunning houses, ranging from simple island baches to luxurious city homes and inland retreats, all of which embrace the indoor-outdoor style of living that comes to the fore during summer months. [Cover]

 

 

 

 “The year after” by Martin Davies

New Year 1919: Before the War, when Margot broke his heart, Tom Abbott swore he would never return to Hannesford Court. Now though, the ritual certainties of a country house party seem tempting. But did Tom ever really understand what was going on in that closed circle at Hannesford? When Tom begins to think about the death of a guest in 1914, he begins to question his whole world. [Cover]

 

 

 

 “Pippa Blake journey” by Pippa Blake

On 5 December 2001 New Zealand sporting and adventure hero Sir Peter Blake was killed by bandits at the mouth of the Amazon River. In this intimate account, Pippa Blake offers a private view of Sir Peter the husband and family man. Unpublished photographs from her personal albums, behind the scenes stories of Sir Peter’s sailing adventures and Pippa’s own journal entries and artworks provide a moving insight into a life shared with one of this country’s greatest sporting legends. [Cover]

 

 

 

  “The German boy” by Patricia Wastvedt

In 1947, Elisabeth Mander’s German nephew comes to stay: Stefan Landau, her dead sister’s teenage son, whom she hates and loves before she’s even set eyes on him. Orphaned by the war and traumatised by the last, vicious battles of the Hitler Youth, Stefan brings with him to England only a few meagre possessions. Among them a portrait of a girl with long copper hair by a young painter called Michael Ross – and with it the memory, both painful and precious, of her life and that time between the wars. Spanning decades and generations, “The German Boy” tells the moving story of two families entangled by love and friendship, divided by prejudice and war, and of a brief encounter between a woman and a man that touched each of their lives forever. [Cover]

 

 

 

  “Casual living” by Judith Wilson

Many of us live stressful lives, so we deserve a home that delivers no-fuss style for comfortable living. “Casual Living” puts such a goal firmly within reach. In the first section, Casual Style, Judith maps out the three facets of the look – Country Casual, City Casual and Seaside Casual – so you can identify the style that suits you best. Next, Casual Elements focuses on the different ingredients that come together to create the perfect home. In part three, Casual Rooms, Judith shows how the style translates to every room in the house, from Relaxed Kitchens to Soothing Bathrooms and Cosy Sitting Rooms to Tranquil Bedrooms, taking in Children’s Spaces along the way. We can’t all achieve the perfect, stress-free life, but in “Casual Living” Judith Wilson will inspire you to create a practical, welcoming and comfortable home that you’ll enjoy and appreciate every day. [Cover]

Other titles on display this week :

“A boy from Amberley” by Basil Campion

“Edward’s legacy” by David Elworthy & Ros Henry

“The beloved of Isis” by Christian Jacq

“Unbound” by Dean King

“Girl on the Orlop deck” by Beryl Kingston

“Wrapped up in you” by Carole Matthews

“The kindness of your nature” by Linda Olsson

To reserve any of these items please contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibraries.govt.nz

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