These fun books are perfect for those lazy summer weekends where you don’t want a demanding read. Chuck them in your beach-bag and hit the road - they’ll look great on the coffee table, too.
The Art of the Band T-Shirt, Amber Easby & Henry Oliver This book just oozes cool. The Art of the Band T-Shirt is a funky visual history of the good old band t-shirt. To think that the humble tee was once an undergarment. Now band t-shirts let fans show their allegiance, as well as being a money earner on the side. The book has almost 200 images of the most influential and iconic tees in music history. Appearing in chronological order, we have the infamous Rolling Stones ‘lips’ t-shirt, plus Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Nirvana and many more. Each image comes with info about the design, or a quote from the musician. This book would make a great gift for any muso - I’ve had to hold onto my copy very tightly! Harper Collins $22.99 rrp
Little Black Dress, edited by Suzie Maguire Ah, the little black dress. Since Coco Chanel invented it, women across the world have been captivated by its power. This book is a collection of 15 short stories from female writers of varying nationalities. The stories were originally broadcast on radio in the UK, and have been edited into this handbag-friendly collection. Each author explores the idea of what the ‘little black dress’ means to her. The resulting stories include murder, revenge, and seduction. Explore the book one story at a time, or devour it in one stylish sitting. Addenda Publishing Ltd $27.99 rrp
A Recipe for Dreaming, Bryce Courtenay If you like your weekend reads to have a hefty dose of self-help, this dreamily beautiful book will have you inspired in no time. The book is a treasure-trove of uplifting quotes and gorgeous images. Bryce Courtenay (author of The Power of One and other great books) urges readers to let go of their inhibitions and really, truly achieve their lifelong dreams. With tips on relaxation, visualization and thought-provoking advice, you’re guaranteed to feel inspired after reading this book. At the very least, you’ll have lovely dreams. Penguin $24.95 rrp
This book just oozes cool. The Art of the Band T-Shirt is a funky visual history of the good old band t-shirt. To think that the humble tee was once an undergarment. Now band t-shirts let fans show their allegiance, as well as being a money earner on the side. The book has almost 200 images of the most influential and iconic tees in music history. Appearing in chronological order, we have the infamous Rolling Stones ‘lips’ t-shirt, plus Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Nirvana and many more. Each image comes with info about the design, or a quote from the musician. This book would make a great gift for any muso - I’ve had to hold onto my 
Ah, the little black dress. Since Coco Chanel invented it, women across the world have been captivated by its power. This book is a collection of 15 short stories from female writers of varying nationalities. The stories were originally broadcast on radio in the UK, and have been edited into this handbag-friendly collection. Each author explores the idea of what the ‘little black dress’ means to her. The resulting stories include murder, revenge, and seduction. Explore the book one story at a time, or devour it in one stylish sitting. Addenda Publishing Ltd $27.99 rrp
A Recipe for Dreaming, Bryce Courtenay