Dylan ‘Lan’ Jones is half of Bo.lan, a Bangkok restaurant famed for serving authentic Thai cooking with fine-dining flair. Together with Chef Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songsiva, the husband-and-wife team have led Bo.lan to earn its 19th spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants (2019). Bo.lan is known for balancing glamour with sustainability, and its strong push towards a zero carbon footprint restaurant.
Which three books would you recommend?
Drawdown Paul Hawken
We have to save our planet and the 50 already available solutions in this book are a must for anyone who wants their kids or kids kids to have a future. It's also hopeful and realistic about the challenges we are facing. it's helped me to understand pragmatic and you can start with the low hanging fruit and go from there.
A Million Little Pieces / My Friend Leonard James Frey
Actually it's two books!! It's gritty and evocative and despite the dark subject matter eternally hopeful. It's one of those books that i couldn't put down, that made me feel such strong emotions.. I cried out loud.
ShantaramGregory David Roberts
I loved the way the book showed the human side of people in general but especially the people in Mumbai india, from the gangsters to the slum dwellers this book marveled and celebrated humanity and highlighted its beauty. It portrays loyalty and friendship, understanding and compassion but also retribution and injustice.