Book of the month
Thanks For Sharing by Eleanor Tucker
(Aurum Press, £12.99)
Sharing is caring – especially when it comes to the planet – and using swapping, renting and sharing apps can cut our carbon footprint and outgoings. But is it a realistic way of life for the average family? Eleanor Tucker commits to a year of finding out, with heartening and hilarious results.
From the social etiquette of collecting a stranger’s leftovers, to what deodorant to use while wearing another woman’s dress, her journey is relatable and, crucially, feels achievable.
Tucker’s experiences of sharing everything from food, clothes and dogs to cars, homes and skills, are also accompanied by handy guides on how to follow her lead.
Coffee First, Then The World by Jenny Graham
(Bloomsbury, £16.99)
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