To celebrate World Book Day, we have compiled a short list of recommendations:
Art Deco Complete: The Definitive Guide to the Decorative Arts of the 1920s and 1930s – Alastair Duncan
‘Art Deco Complete…’ is a thorough tome providing a comprehensive selection of over 1000 colour images of objects, interior design, artwork, graphics and consumer materials alongside Duncan’s prose. The largest volume ever compiled, this is a must-read book for any Art Deco enthusiasts and is a testament to the multitude of styles that converged to create a uniquely lavish and sumptuous era of decorative arts.
The Plums of P.G. Wodehouse – Joe Whitlock Blundell
This collection of stories and excerpts is an excellent starting point if you’ve never read any Wodehouse before, and serves as a reminder of the author’s abundant reservoir of genius and comic for the more seasoned fan. The passages are well selected by Joe Whitlock Blundell – the only problem is that they’re so charming that you can’t help but want to keep reading…
Bridge: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Andrew Robson
As a bestselling book from The Times’ Bridge Correspondent, this is the perfect introduction for those of you who are interested in our bridge nights. Common mistakes are presented with the method of tackling them in this useful guide. If you haven’t tried bridge yet, and are interested, then join us on Monday 22nd March and enjoy an introduction within Le Café Anglais.
Lutyens and Rubinstein
Although not a book as such, we highly recommend Sarah Lutyens and Felicity Rubinstein’s independent bookshop in Notting Hill. Launched in October, these former literary agents instill a refreshingly personal touch back into book buying: they believe in “pressing books into people’s hands that we are confident they will enjoy.”
