STEVE Davies at the Sabinillas Bookshops recommends his pick of local authors’ work to get your teeth into this festive period
Struggling to shake vampires and werewolves from your mind after Halloween? Then read Vlad the Inhaler, about an asthmatic half-human, half-vampire, written by Sabinillas creative writing guru Lorraine Mace. €9.95
Aesthetes will enjoy the intricately-illustrated Monte Vivo, written by Seamus Shortt who lives in Jaen. It was acclaimed by University of Cambridge researchers as ‘a prime example of literature and conservation collaborating’. €20
Delve into Andalucian history with Estepona expat Joan Fallon’s The Shining City. The prolific author has written seven books and is a firm favourite among the Costa del Sol’s lit loving crowd. €14.95
Get inspired Gaucin expat Hugo Chittenden’s The Volunteer. With a rousing foreword by Bear Grylls and an intro by David Cameron, the practical guide features celebrity tips and practical information €14.95
Foodies will love bilingual cookbook Gaucin Gastronomia Popular by Miguel Vazquez. This elegant book is perfect for anyone whose tastebuds are titillated by Spain. €15