Greek Book Store

 

Our Greek book store is for the Grecophyles among you that love to read about Greece and the Greek islands. You can find special books selected in the following categories:

Lefkada and Ionian Island guides

Greece Photography

Greek Cooking

Greek Language

Greek Myths and Legends

Greek Fiction

 

 

Lefkada and Ionian Island Guides.

John Gill and Nick Edwards have been a regular visitor to the Ionian islands for the last twenty years and are the authors of The Rough Guide to The Ionian Islands. The Rough Guide to The Ionian Islands is the most comprehensive guidebook to this beautiful island group. From the Loggerhead turtles at Laganás Bay and windsurfing off Vassilikí to the churches in Lefkáda and sampling the local Rombola wine; twenty-four, full-colour pages highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. The guide includes listings of all the top hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants, to suit every budget, plus new 'authors' picks' to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice to help you make the most of the many activities available throughout the islands, plus comprehensive information on ferry and bus services, with features on mainland ports and day-trips. The guide comes complete with maps and plans covering the core islands and towns.

 

The Ionian Islands and Epirus: A Cultural History (Landscapes of the Imagination)

The only book you'll need to guide you through the Eptanisos and Epirus, from the history and classical references to expert introductions to individual islands. The unsurpassed beauty of the Ionian islands and of the Pindus Mountains has stimulated the imagination of countless writers and artists from Homer to Byron, Edward Lear and the Durrells, Louis de Bèrnieres and Nicholas Gage, as well as scores of nineteenth-century travellers. Drawing a mosaic portrait of the Ionian Islands and special places of interest in Epirus, Corfu resident Jim Potts focuses on the landscapes, legends, traditions and historical events that have appealed most strongly to the imaginations of writers, residents and travellers.

 

The standard guide for Ionian Sailing.

Like its companions West Aegean and East Aegean, Ionian contains detailed information on many of the smaller harbours and anchorages which cannot be adequately covered in Rod Heikell's major guides Greek Waters Pilot and Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot. These handy-sized cruising companions are ideal for charterers and flotilla sailors who are in the area for a short time but to make the best of it need all the essential background information on places to visit, history, food and travelling in Greece at their finger tips.

 

Greece Photography

The Most Beautiful Villages of Greece and the Greek Islands

This book with its 285 magnificent colour pictures takes the reader on a journey through mainland Greece and its islands.

The variety of village life in Greece and its islands springs from a multitude of histories and influences. Yet the villages are all, in their separate ways, an expression of Greekness, one of the most durable ideals in history. This book captures the most beautiful examples.

 

 

 

Greek Style Interiors

This title seeks not only to capture the authentic character of Greek interior design, but also the liveliness of Greek culture. It explores the dramatic geographical range of Greece from the Northern mainland with its oriental influences to the islands with their white-washed fishing villages.

This book is perfect for anyone who is contemplating renovating or building a home and wants to capture a 'Greek' ambience. You get the see it all: the kitchen of the grandmother living in a little village, the glitzy villa of a rich Athenian, the residential quarters of a monk living by himself in an island monastery, the colourful rooms of a farmhouse in the mountains, the summer island house of a foreign artist, and the list goes on.

 

Greece: Land of Light

In the stark light of the Greek sun, colours become so pure and clear that they are almost audible. Greece is a legendary destination, and anyone who has once fallen under its spell dreams of returning again and again.

Here is the marvellous record of an enchanting land. Interest in Greece will be at an all time high as the Olympics returns to Greece in summer 2004. Brukoff's briliant colour images and Nicholas Gage's evocative words delineate the heart of Greece.

 

 

Greek Cooking

The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean

The different types of food are divided among eight chapters; including appetizers, pitas and pies, seafood, meat, rice and pasta, vegetables, bread, and desserts. I really enjoyed the fact that each chapter is prefaced with additional reference information such as history, modern day adaptations, and substitutions for particular ingredients. In addition, background information is included with the recipes, which are not only delicious, but easy to prepare as well.
Another great feature of this cookbook is an A to Z glossary of Greek food terms. From Aleppo Pepper to Zante Currants, Kremezi clearly defines the traditional ingredients of the Greek islands. A Basic Preparations section offers recipes such as vegetable stock, tomato sauce, and yogurt that form the basis of many of the recipes offered. Most of the basic ingredients in this cookbook are readily available anywhere in the world, but Kremezi also offers substitutions for those ingredients that may be hard to find in your local grocery store. For ingredients that cannot be substituted, Kremezi provides a handy listing of Greek food suppliers from all over the country.

I highly recommend this cookbook not only because it is beautifully written, but also because the recipes are easy to prepare, flavorful, and truly capture the spirit of the Greek islands. In addition, the reference information included in this cookbook is superb.

Review by Greek Food Host @ Bella Online

 

How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking

Bon Apetit named Greek the 'cuisine of the year' in 2008 and Michael Psilakis is the standout star of Greek cooking. He is the owner of a growing empire of modern Mediterranean restaurants, including the only Michelin star-rated Greek restaurant in America, New York City's Anthos. In HOW TO ROAST A LAMB, the brilliant, self-taught Psilakis offers recipes from his restaurants and his home in his much-anticipated first cookbook.

Filled with heartfelt stories from his childhood and of his growth as a chef, HOW TO ROAST A LAMB is a personal and irresistible introduction to this vibrant way of cooking.

 

 

Vefa's Kitchen is the first authoritative and all-encompassing Greek recipe book in English. Doing for Greek cuisine what the hugely successful "Silver Spoon" did for Italian, it contains more than 700 fully updated, straightforward and mouthwatering recipes. Aimed at all lovers of Mediterranean food, the book will appeal to anyone who loves to cook easy, tempting and delicious dishes, from simple but stunning salads and mezedes in summer, to slowly simmered meat dishes and crisp filo pastries in winter.

As well as presenting definitive recipes for taverna favourites such as moussaka, tzatziki and hummus, the book documents the extraordinary variety of local sweets and pastries, delicious home-baked breads and cheeses.Vefa Alexiadou is a bestselling author of many cookbooks in Greece, she also has her own television series and regularly writes articles for magazines.

 

Greek Language

 

Michel Thomas Method: Greek Foundation Course

You learnt your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Greek in the same way. Use the unique method perfected over fifty years by the celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. You pick up the language naturally and unforgettably.

 

Collins Easy Learning Audio Course - Greek

This exciting new Easy Learning language course allows learners to take on board all of the Greek they will need while abroad without the need for thick textbooks and complex grammar. 3 audio CDs and accompanying colour booklet make language learning fun, fast and flexible. 3 audio CDs guide learners through a series of 12 short units.

 

 

Talk Greek Book & CDs(128-page course book and two x 60-minute audio CDs).

Want to speak Greek with confidence? Don’t have much time? Need the basics for a trip abroad?

Talk Greek is the ideal short course for absolute beginners. Designed for adults learning at home or in a class, this popular course covers all the basic language you’ll need in everyday situations.

 

Greek Myths and Legends

 

The Universe, The Gods And Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths

This book acts as an interesting and thoroughly engaging introduction to Greek Mythology. The Legends are told in a short story-like manner, which is an utter delight to read.

 

 

 

 

Greek Myths and Legends (Usborne Myths & Legends
This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout, this title helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped.

A full index and 'Who's Who' section at the back of this book make it a must for those studying mythology or researching for a project.

 

 

Greek Fiction

The Island by victoria Hislop.

An atmospheric, vibrant and moving first novel from an exciting new author. The island is at this moment one of the most popular TV series on Greek television.

The story: On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother's past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone's throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga - Greece's former leper colony. Then she finds Fortini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip...

 

Greek Fire: The Story of Maria Callas and Arist: The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis

The love affair of two twentieth-century icons - creators of their own grand opera. Onassis, one-time Anatolian refugee, built one of the world's greatest shipping fortunes; his life defined the jet set. Callas, defiantly Greek yet Manhattan-born, was acclaimed as the Voice of the Century. Nicholas Gage artfully crafts together the true history of the Maria Callas - Aristotle Onasis love affair.