Books

Six self-help titles to make 2026 your year of 2020-fixes

Read an extract from ‘Manifest Your Infinite Riches’ by doyen of abundant-living, Pushkar Anand

It’s a case of mission accomplished for the Wilbur Smith Foundation, but the work is only just beginning says founder Niso Smith

This is the second outing for William Boyd’s secret agent, Gabriel Dax, but there is really no need to have read the previous novel – this works fine as a stand-alone.

Hannah Botsis's 'A Clergyman’s Daughter: A Memoir' explores the moral complexities of church life within a South African community influenced by its racial history. Botsis's narrative is a tribute to her parents, emphasizing love and critique, and addresses themes of loneliness and the need for connection beyond religious boundaries.

Transforming pain into art: Lady Gaga's extraordinary journey of self-awareness

Tanzania’s Pula Graphite Partners — which is embroiled in a two-year long $195m (R3.2bn) lawsuit against companies linked to billionaire Patrice Motsepe — has raised concerns about the timing of the application by the firms to have the matter heard in Sou

It is really a collection of the author’s thoughts, and in one way, a book about hope for the future.

Osman has created a fantasy world for his quartet of retirees, but it is a world with enough reality, warmth and heart for anyone.

In lieu of the inaugural #18for9 campaign, we asked writers in our midst what their most memorable childhood reads were

If the idea of reading to your child – or any child – is daunting, don’t let it be. Don’t wait for the perfect time, don’t wait for the perfect book, just seize the moment.

'The Last Lions' is a gorgeous book and lofty gift, writes Claire Keeton

Metro FM presenter, musician and author ProVerb has added a prestigious literary accolade to his list of achievements after his memoir, 'The Book of ProVerb', won Best Biography Book at the 2025 SA Writers’ Awards.

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.