Books

If you are ever in doubt of what to get as a meatier summer read that’s filled with enough pathos and humour - Ahern’s books are it.

The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation launches its #18for9 challenge today. An initiative to get parents to read to their children for a minimum of 18 minutes on January 9, 2026.

Khumisho Moguerane and Shubnum Khan were announced winners of the 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards, in proud partnership with Exclusive Books

Osman’s love for flawed, real characters shines in his latest offering.

The author explores the legacy of Meerlust’s winemaking prowess.

Nail-biting knockout.

Desai deals cleverly – and very amusingly - with the clash of cultures. But the conundrums she raises are very real, and are central to the book.

Freedom fighter Kingsley Mamabolo is launching his book at Exclusive Books Rosebank on Thursday

Qaanitah Hunter’s resonant and timely novel urges us to ditch the daily grind and seek out self-love, writes Nabila Mayet

Wei’s debut novel is a complex tale of messy family dynamics, sibling rivalry, affection turning to resentment and, above all, perceived betrayal.

Mandy Wiener discusses her book 'The Deal', a behind-the-scenes account of the political negotiations that redefined SA's future following the 29 May 2024 elections. It captures the nail-biting 14-day constitutional deadline.

“I’m not saying Mars will be a utopia. It’ll create an opportunity to rethink the fundamental principles defining our society."

Previously shortlisted for the Booker in 2016, Szalay's winning title is a spare but propulsive novel

In this episode of Pagecast, Tessa Barlin interviews Veruska De Vita about her book, 'Deep Blue'.

The inimitable author returns to fiction with ‘Bosadi’, a haunting novel that examines love, identity and the cost of being seen