Reading
The following books provide interesting reading and photographs of Lesvos. I own quite a few of them.
Some are available from Amazon.co.uk. Where this is the case, I have put a link to the book on their site, under the book title. As an Amazon Associate, I would urge you to follow these links if you wish to purchase the books. I get a small commission, which helps to pay for the upkeep of this site.
If you want to buy anything from Amazon, I would very much appreciate it if you followed one of the general links on my site.
Flavours of Greece - Rosemary Barron
Published by Grub Street
ISBN: 190401061X
Not about Lesvos, but this is a beautiful book of Greek recipes, which is most useful for trying to recapture some of the magic of your holiday in Greece.
Tastes of the Aegean - Dora Parisi
Published by Topio Publications
ISBN: 960-7646-22-4
This is a book of interesting local recipes written by a native of Molyvos.
Aeolian Lesbos - Liza Evert
Published by Constellation Books
ISBN: 960-85458-3-8
This is a truly wonderful book, full of information about Lesvos. It also features Liza Everts beautiful photographs of the island.
Kalloni Tour of Central Lesvos
Published by Topio Publications
ISBN: 960-7646-26-6
A beautiful book with some wonderful photographs, concentrating on the area around Kalloni.
Lesbos from Sappho to Elytis
Published by Topio Publications
ISBN: 960-85101-9-8
This is another book which is stuffed full of gorgeous photographs of the island.
Molyvos - Methymna, Lesvos
Published by Topio Publications
ISBN: 960-7646-37-1
This is a nice little production, with some interesting photographs and paintings of Molyvos and the surrounding area.
Theophilos Paintings
Published by Municipality of Mytilini - Theophilos Museum
This is a lovely book of paintings by the famous Lesvos naive artist.
39 Coffee Houses and a Barber's Shop - Jelly Hadjidimitriou
Published by Crete University Press
ISBN: 960-524-044-0
This great book features Jelly's photographs of some of the old kafenions which still exist on Lesvos.
The Sacred Water - Jelly Hadjidimitriou
ISBN: 960-90330-0-8
This is a beautiful book of Jelly's photographs of some of the old spas and baths on Lesvos.
Lesvos Car Tours and Walks - Brian and Eileen Anderson
Published by Sunflower Books
ISBN: 1-85691-237-X
This pocket guide contains a number of car tours and walks in all the main areas of the island. There are maps and colour photos throughout.
Lesvos Landmark Visitors Guide - Brian and Eileen Anderson
Published by Landmark Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 184306118X
This is the Lesvos edition of the popular Landmark Guides series written by Brian and Eileen Anderson.
On Foot in North Lesvos - Mike Maunder
Published by M Maunder
ISBN: 0-9539214-3-3
This is a nice little book of walks around the Molyvos area that Mike has put a lot of love and care into. This is also available locally in both German and Dutch versions. Mike now has his own website at www.lesvoswalks.net where you can read more about his book and walking on Lesvos.
Walks in North Lesvos : Walks from Anaxos and Petra
Published by Marengo Publications
ISBN: 190-0802-48-1
Birding on the Greek Island of Lesvos - Richard Brooks
Published by Brookside Publishing
ISBN: 095-2724-92-8
Complete Mediterranean Wildlife Photoguide - Paul Sterry
Published by Collins
ISBN: 0002201615
This is a useful little guide, which we have found very helpful in identifying the more common species of plants and animals we encounter.
Plant List for Lesvos - L Chilton
Published by Marengo Publications
ISBN: 190-0802-50-3
Lesbos Map
Published by Road Editions
This is a very detailed 1:70 000 map of the island, compiled with the help of military maps. It is very useful if you intend to explore the island by car.
