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Chef Sally Jane's avatar

Think I NEED the Diane Keaton style book! Thanks for the list ladies....I love nothing more than getting a stack of books for the holidays. x

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Story Has It's avatar

I mean, it's a home run of a gift isn't it? Would love to hear what cooking books you have your eye on Sally if any.

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Chef Sally Jane's avatar

Oh do I ever!! I just ordered myself Sift by Nicola Lamb - a British baker that I'm obsessed with and I also have Justine Cooks by Justine Doiron on the way. I'm a huge fan of veg-centric books these days and her website is chock full of them, so the book has to be a winner.

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Jody's avatar

Great guide, now send this to my husband.

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Story Has It's avatar

😄

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

Some really good choices here! The Work of Art is such a good book!

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Story Has It's avatar

This is one that I haven't seen in real life yet so I'm so glad to hear it measures up! I love the diversity of creative forms that it includes. Will we ever tire from books about creative inspiration? They just seem to get more beautiful.

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Cristina Carmona Aliaga's avatar

Nora Ephron at the movies is the book I didn’t know existed but now I really need it 🥲 Thanks for sharing this gem!

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Story Has It's avatar

It's a pretty new release that fellow Nora fan Shawnee Mead (who for some reason I can't seem to tag!) shared recently. Definitely one we want - full on cosy vibes.

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Cristina Carmona Aliaga's avatar

Well, let’s thank Shawnee for this very helpful contribution 👏

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Holly A Brown's avatar

Fantastic suggestions; thank you so much for sharing! As a new(ish) mum plus a former early reading lead in a primary school, I particularly loved the books for littles. Quite a few caught my eye!

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Story Has It's avatar

Great to hear! Let us know if you pick any up - also would love to hear if you have current favourites (always on the lookout! 😄)

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Tanya Dernaika's avatar

How brilliantly useful and inspiring is this list? Thank you for curating all these wonderful gift ideas.

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Story Has It's avatar

Glad you loved it x The hardest thing about this newsletter was keeping it tight (I have a cookbook selection waiting in the wings!) and am also wondering if I should have linked the Dolly Parton book 😂

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Tanya Dernaika's avatar

Absolutely do. And please include some new fiction releases- planning to gift myself too this Christmas 😉

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