The new book by Lies

5 reasons to read it

Liesbeth launched her first book. In the garden of Hotel Droog were small bottles of Moët with a nice bitterball, the weather was so good that you almost didn't break a sweat and it was so busy that I didn't dare to interrupt her signing session to get my own copy signed by the author. And now I want to send everyone off to the store to get a copy for themselves.

Why? Because.

1. The title is quite genius. ‘Pinning in Mongolia and other solvable travel inconveniences’. I already find ‘Pinning in Mongolia’ clever, but now I also want to know all the other solvable travel inconveniences. What I'm saying is: genius, without making you anxious.

2. Liesbeth is an absurdly good writer. That automatically means this is an absurdly good book. Long before I stepped over the threshold at Amayzine, Liesbeth was already here, typing about traffic light buttons that are a lie and things that single women secretly do. She herself says this is her first and only book, I hope not. But just imagine, you just want a first edition.

3. Because you want to travel (or pretend you want to travel). If you actually go, it's a handy book, but if you want to pretend, it also looks very interesting on the table.

4. It's handy. Even if you're not much of a reader, it's a size that's manageable. You don't panic, it's not a heavy reference work, it doesn't add weight to your luggage and it explains why you can leave your zip-off pants at home. That's reason enough.

5. It's written by Liesbeth Rasker, guys. Did I mention that? But I mean it. Editor from the very beginning at Amayzine with a book. And if you're going to start reading about traveling, then come to The House of Amayzine, where Liesbeth gives a workshop. About traveling, indeed.