Christmas Reading Guide 2025 | Page 38

THE SHORTCUT QUEEN
Chrissie Swan
$ 44.99 $ 39.99
Popular media personality and passionate home cook Chrissie Swan takes us into her kitchen to share her favourite hacks, clever tricks and prep-ahead secrets to stress-free cooking. The Shortcut Queen is here to show you that, when it comes to cooking, a shortcut can go a long way.
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING
Alison Roman
$ 49.99
available nov 11
In Something from
Nothing, bestselling author Alison Roman gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless recipes that rely on a home cook’ s best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does – loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavour.
LANKAN FILLING O Tama Carey
$ 55.00
In Lankan Filling, O Tama Carey continues the journey from her acclaimed debut Lanka Food, presenting a vibrant, playful collection of Sri Lankan-inspired dishes that blend tradition with modern creativity. This book is a testament to the joy of cooking and eating, providing a delicious exploration of Sri Lankan-inspired flavours through O Tama’ s unique lens.
PROVECHO: REAL MEXICAN FOOD AT HOME
Daniella Guevara Muñoz
$ 45.00
available nov 4
Provecho is the book for anyone who wants to understand, cook and eat what is so elusive outside of Mexico: authentic Mexican food. It’ s a fun and accessible hardback guide with 120 recipes, along with an essential pantry list and substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients, making it easy for any home cook to connect with real Mexican food with confidence. Provecho is your passport to mastering this delicious cuisine.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA ON TRAC
Christian Petracca
$ 45.00
Christian Petracca is an elite athlete. For him, food isn’ t just a necessity – it’ s the ultimate fuel for peak performance and recovery. Growing up in the rich traditions of his Italian nonna’ s kitchen, Christian shares some of his own takes on cherished family recipes, as well as a wide range of quick and easy recipes he loves to share with family and friends.
RICK STEIN’ S CHRISTMAS
Rick Stein
$ 59.99
available nov 11
For the very first time, one of the nation’ s most-loved chefs celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with a book to cosy up and hunker down with. Rick Stein’ s Christmas reflects not only his incredible culinary career, but also the special memories, time with family, and festivities that Rick has cherished over the years.
THAI Nat Thaipun
$ 50.00
Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere is the highly anticipated cookbook from culinary sensation and MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun. A celebration of her Thai Australian heritage and global culinary adventures, this vibrant and delicious collection of recipes brings Thai cuisine to home kitchens everywhere with an approachable twist.
LUCKY DRAGON SUPPER CLUB
Stephanie Feher
$ 39.99
available dec 2
Stephanie Feher created the social media account Lucky Dragon Supper Club during Covid lockdowns to share her culinary adventures with loved ones online. Since then, the brand has evolved to inspire people to eat good food and celebrate both community and the fun of entertaining. These 88 recipes reflect Stephanie’ s creativity, her Chinese-Hungarian heritage and her love of cooking.
OPA! Helena Moursellas, Vikki Moursellas
$ 59.99
OPA! is a vibrant celebration of the food, ambiance, and traditions found in Greece ' s beloved tavernas. With 80 delicious recipes and engaging stories that highlight iconic dishes, this book invites you into the heart of Greece ' s culinary culture.
MASTERCHEF AT HOME
MasterChef
$ 49.99 $ 44.99 available nov 11
Bring the excitement and flavours of MasterChef Australia into your own kitchen with MasterChef at Home. This collection features 100-plus mouth-watering recipes. Whether you’ re a seasoned home cook or a beginner, these recipes cater to all skill levels.
INDIA IN A BOWL Megha Kohli
$ 54.99
available nov 15
One bowl meals are the answer to quick, simple meals that are well thought out. Filled with grains, noodles, rice or millets, vegetables and protein, they serve as the perfect weeknight meal that is complete, can be made in individual portions, makes good use of leftovers and are extremely versatile. Each bite offers an exciting combination of taste, textures and flavours.

language & linguistics

SCHOTT’ S SIGNIFICA
Ben Schott
$ 49.99
Every day we are surrounded by complex, private systems of knowledge and language – some we use ourselves, others we observe or overhear. From dog-walkers to spies, sommeliers to gym-goers, typography to graffiti, Schott’ s Significa decodes the secret languages that surround us.
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