Sandfuture – Justin Beal

When I saw Sandfuture on Netgalley, I knew it would be an impressive tale - the blurb didn’t pull any punches, telling me I was about to discover the life and the works of Minoru Yamasaki, architect. 

America’s Outback: An Odyssey Through the Great Southwest – John Annerino

Annerino is so talented I wonder where to start. America’s Outback, his latest book, showcases his skills with a camera, bringing pictures to life.

Ravens & Roses – A Women’s Gothic Anthology

Did you know that Quill & Crow came out with a new anthology in June? I got an ARC from the publisher and I started the book with a lot of enthusiasm. I finished Ravens & Roses a week ago, and here's my honest review. Ravens & Roses is a unique collection of Gothic stories …

#Book Tour – Invite Me In; Emma Curtis

We’re following Eliza and the slow destruction of her entire life. It’s like watching dominoes fall, the inevitability present in every page: whether you’re rooting for her as I did or not, the outcome won’t change, but maybe, after all is said and done, Eliza would be in a better place.

Wild Spaces and Unique Places: Celebrating the Natural Wonders of Utah – R. Jeffery

In Wild Spaces and Unique Places, the rough aesthetic of nature triumphs.

Outlandish: Walking Europe’s Unlikely Landscapes – Nick Hunt

This is a very peculiar book. One I savored for a long while, because it’s fascinating, both in concept and in storytelling. Did you know that there’s a glacier tucked away in Scotland? Or a desert in Spain? I was aware about the latter, and of course the existence of the Hungarian steppe is common knowledge, but the glacier stumped me. Same with the Białowieża, a primeval Polish forest. 

Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest – B. Coleman, W. Wright

All these gardens are unique. In a way, every garden is, per se, but at the end of the day the vegetation is the common denominator. Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest gives us something more. A spark of creativity, of cleverness; it might be hidden in a wooden sculpture, or in plain sight with a metal arc.

#Book Tour – Just for the Summer; Fay Keenan

Just for the Summer made me discover the concept of rural romance, and I’ve got to say it won me over right from the start

Pretty Little London: A Seasonal Guide to the City’s Most Instagrammable Places – S. Santini, A. Di Filippo

Santini and Di Filippo, two Italian expats who run @prettylittlelondon on Instagram, have put together a book featuring both cool, instagrammable pictures and activities to do when you’re visiting London.

Amazing Art Adventures: Around the world in 400 immersive experiences – Yolanda Zappaterra

Amazing Art Adventures does indeed feature a lot of amazing art. Zappaterra put together a comprehensive book featuring a lot of different installments, museums, and exhibitions. Doubling down as a travel guide, it touches every continent and showcases many of the best art pieces worldwide.