We've listed below some of the books about Samos and Greece in general that have been recommended to us by visitors to Studios Ioanna. If you're interested in them, we've linked them to Amazon UK
so you can find out more (and not just take our word for it!). If you have any suggestions for items that could go here,
please let us know.
Landscapes of Samos or the "little blue book" is famous throughout Samos as the guide for walks and car tours and is pocket-sized in full-colour with fold-out touring maps and large-scale topographical walking maps. Updated frequently and includes details of how to download the most recent updates from the web.
It's All Greek to Me by John Mole. The family dream was of "a little whitewashed house with a blue door and blue shutters on an unspoiled island in a picturesque village next to the beach with a taverna round the corner..." The reality was a road to ruins! After falling in love with an incredible view John Mole found himself owning a tumbledown ruin on a hillside, with no water, no electricity, no roof, no floor, no doors, no windows and twenty years of goat dung. Highly recommended for anyone thinking of moving to Greece as well as being "laugh out loud" funny in many places.
Greece on my Wheels by regular The Oldie columnist, Edward (Harry's dad) Enfield follows two enchanting explorations of Greece by bicycle. Mounted on his trusty steed, Edward explores the beauty and history of the Pelopponese in a travelogue that combines wit, charm and scholarship. Returning to Greece to follow in the footsteps of the Romantic poet Lord Byron, Edward's second trip sees him pedalling around the great historic sites of Epirus as he completes his own mini odyssey.
Rough Guide to the Dodecanese and East Aegean includes details on Samos. The Rough Guides are considered to be some of the best travel guides available for their no-nonsense approach. This is a comprehensive handbook to the two scenic archipelagos of the Dodecanese and East Aegean (including Samos) that contains a full-colour section introducing the islands' highlights, plus critical reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink. The book also provides detailed coverage of the best hikes, unspoilt beaches and historic monuments and practical guidance on local transport and inter-island ferries.
Greek Cookery has about 300 recipes. If you enjoy the food in Restaurant Galini and the other tavernas in Samos, why not have a go at home! Comes highly recommended for its authentic recipes and instructions that even novice chefs can follow. About the only thing you won't be able to recreate in your own kitchen is the weather from Samos…