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May books of the month

18 May 2015

A round-up of some of the latest releases this month, from thought-provoking essays written by David Gonski to a healthy cookbook from celebrity chef Tobie Puttock.

I gave a Gonski, by David Gonski, RRP $32.99, published by Penguin

Known for his passion for better education funding, philanthropy and the arts, David Gonski is a remarkable man. This thought-provoking book is a collection of his speeches on the topics he cares so deeply about, such as the importance of having more women on boards, as well as some insights into his personal life, such as his reflections on turning sixty and his family heritage.

The chef gets healthy by Tobie and Georgia Puttock, RRP $39.99

Think eating healthy is bland and boring? Think again. Chef and restaurateur Tobie Puttock used to love his indulgent day-to-day diet, until he began seeing a personal trainer and was forced to revisit what he was putting into his body. Since then, he has created a multitude of tasty and nutritious meals, from spiced lamb burgers to roasted peaches and apple crumble. This book is filled with 100 of Tobie’s recipes, with no additives or refined sugar, minimal saturated fats and lots of protein.

Easy home cooking Italian style by Liliana Battle, RRP $40, published by New Holland

Former MasterChef contestant Liliana Battle shares her most cherished Italian recipes that have been passed down through generations in her family, from her famous rainbow cake to antipasti, crostini and arancini. The best part? The recipes are not only delicious, they’re also fast and simple to create in your own kitchen, with ingredients that can often be found in your pantry.

The art forger by BA Shapiro, RRP $29.95, published by Hardie Grant

Young artist Claire Roth has made a dangerous deal with a powerful gallery owner to forge a famous stolen Degas painting in exchange for her very own one-woman show. But as she begins working, she soon realises that the Degas masterpiece itself may be a forgery. A thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat.