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Best Winter Reads
15/07/2019
Open fire. Bearskin rug. Glass of red. We’re talking about winter and the perfect time to curl up somewhere cosy with a good book (because, let’s face it, you’re going to need something to do while you’re indoors). First stop? Dillons Norwood Bookshop, of course! Here are a few books to get you started.
Book #1
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Christy Lefteri
This book is about the intense story of two Syrian war refugees, Nuri Ibrahim and his wife, Afra, undertaking a treacherous journey to possible safety.
Perfect for winter because: If you liked The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Kite Runner and The Other Hand books – this book, based around the human powers of survival, will keep you hooked on those cold winter nights.
Book #2
The Barefoot Investor
Scott Pape
It’s time to start your journey to real wealth building. Cue The Barefoot Investor book. It will have you setting clear goals, investing today for your tomorrow, using your money to build more money while slowing the debt and – surprise, surprise - saving more money.
Perfect for winter because: Touted as the only money guide you’ll ever need, this is the perfect read to get all your finances sorted for the upcoming warmer months.
Book #3
12 Rules For Life
Jordan B. Peterson
From standing up straight with your shoulders back (rule 1) and making friends with people who want the best for you (rule 3) to telling the truth – or, at least, don’t lie (rule 8) and being precise in your speech (rule 10), this is a brilliant round up of how to live a meaningful life from clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson.
Perfect for winter because: Like the cover states, this book is ‘an antidote to chaos’. Perfect for the slower months ahead.
Cheap Eats on The Parade
29/06/2019
Before you bust out the soggy tomato, ham and cheese sandwiches to bring to work yet again, read on for the best lunches on the Parade – for next to nix. That’s right, we’ve rounded up the best places for lunch under $12. PASTA DELI With a name like Pasta...
The Cutest Winter Coats
27/06/2019
Brrrrr, baby, it’s cold out. Time to warm up with thermals, scarves and the quintessential winter clothing item – the jacket. But where to go for a warm winter woolly? We’ve scoped out the best winter jackets on The Parade for you to rug up in. TRENERY Winter coats are...
Parade Thai
25/06/2019
There are a few iconic eateries around Adelaide, and Parade Thai is one of them. This family-owned eatery has been serving authentic Thai dishes to hungry locals since 1993, thanks to original owners Boonsri and Katima Pewkliang. In true ‘family run business’ fashion, they even had their son Bunyaht working...
Swap the winter blues for a summer in Sorrento!
24/06/2019
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker and we’ve started wearing our woolly scarfs. Winter is upon us and we know we’re not the only ones feeling the winter blues. That’s why we’ve teamed with Flight Centre Norwood to make your winter getaway dreams come true in...
