Is there anything in the world that makes a man look more attractive than reading a book? You could argue that driving a Bugatti Veyron gets your pulses racing, but books offer several advantages. Books are portable and don’t require a garage for a start. Books are inexpensive. You can even borrow them for free from the library. By contrast, the insurance on a Bugatti will be even more distressing than trying to navigate the city’s fine collection of vintage pot holes. Here’s our top three when it comes to this season’s most alluring literary accessories…
For looking sartorially stylish: The Savile Row Suit
Patrick Grant’s guide to the making of a Savile Row suit will deepen your understanding and appreciation of why what we wear matters and what it says about us. In an era of fast fashion this is a celebration of timeless masculine style. You may never head to Savile Row, but it’ll change the way you buy and look at clothes.
For looking like a leadership contender: Transformer: Klopp, the Revolution of a Club and Culture
As Aberdonians will remember, a gifted football manager can transform a half- decent side into one touched with greatness. Neil Atkinson, shares the story of this unique relationship between Klopp and Liverpool by exploring 19 key games over his career with humour and passion.
For looking mysteriously cool: Slow Horses
Mick Herron’s series of spy thrillers features the monstrous Jackson Lamb, a boss who combines ferocious intelligence, frequent flatulence and horrendous HR violations, leads a crew of defective MI5 agents, often against his own side. The plots are tight, the writing’s an effortless combination of pace and humour, so it’s no surprise it’s been turned into an Apple TV series starring Gary Oldman and Kirsten Scott-Thomas.