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books & websites GREAT READS Zen Under Fire Marianne Elliott Penguin Group NZ, $34.99 In 2006 Marianne Elliott, a human rights lawyer from New Zealand, was stationed with the UN in Herat. Several months into her new role an important tribal leader was assassinated while she was in charge of the local UN office. She must try to defuse the situation before it leads to widespread bloodshed. And this is just the beginning of her story in Afghanistan. Zen Under Fire is a vivid account of Marianne's experience living and working in the world's most notorious battlefield. As well as sharing the incredible details of her UN role, Marianne tells the very personal story of the shattering effect that the high-stress environment had on her and her relationships, and asks what it really means to do good in a country that is under seige from within. This is an honest, moving and at times terrifying true story of a woman's time peacekeeping in one of the most dangerous places on earth. 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Patricia Schultz Workman Publishing OUR TOP PICK: The best novel to read this month The Memory Tree Tess Evans Allen and Unwin, $35 When Paulina dies mid-dance, she leaves 12-year-old Zav and seven-year-old Sealie with their loving but unstable father, Hal. The grieving family decides to plant a tree in her memory – a magnolia which, growing along with the children, offers a special place where secrets are whispered and feelings can be confessed. Written with humour and compassion The Memory Tree is a poignant and compelling story of love, loyalty, grief and forgiveness. 130 | www.hermagazine.co.nz The world's bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of the travel book as both wish list and practical guide. There are 600 full-color photographs, and over 200 entirely new entries, including visits to 28 countries like Lebanon, Croatia, Estonia, and Nicaragua, which were not in the original edition. There is an emphasis on experiences: an entry covers not just Positano or Ravello, but the full 30-mile stretch along the Amalfi Coast. 500 Tapas Christine Watson New Holland Publishers, $24.99 Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle. In the sun drenched streets of Spain, the lively tapas bar hung with smoked serrano hams provides a focal point for every community. Twice daily, Spaniards from the most remote of mountain villages, to the thriving cosmopolitan cities of Madrid and Barcelona head for their favourite bar for a chilled sherry or a glass of white wine, conversation, and, of course, tapas. This comprehensive compendium of tapas dishes enables you to bring a taste of Spanish culture into your life with hundreds of recipes to choose from for any occasion. Neither difficult nor timeconsuming to make, tapas can be served as a starter, quick snack, side order, or as a complete and exotic meal. Choose from scallops with morcilla and sage, boqueronies, patatas bravas, and pannetone with rhubarb, to name but a few. Her Here's a quick look at some of our top picks for reads this month: