JACKET NOTES | Peter Hain on his novel ‘Smuggler Kingpin’
'Smuggler Kingpin' explores the rise of a Harare-based smuggling kingpin operating illicit tobacco and gold trades across South Africa, enabled by corruption and compromised law enforcement.
By Peter Hain
A search for truth | Nicole Engelbrecht on her book ‘Bare Bones’
Nicole Engelbrecht, renowned South African crime podcaster and author, discusses her latest book 'Bare Bones', which explores ten unsolved cases featured on her hit podcast 'True Crime South Africa' series.
By Jennifer Platt
Open Book Festival is almost here
The much-loved Open Book Festival returns to Cape Town from September 4-6
EXTRACT | A tale of nightmares, VR, psychological suspense: ‘Seil’ by Morné Dieperink
Blending psychological suspense with speculative fiction, 'Seil' is more than a dystopian thriller
By Morné Dieperink
REVIEW | Would your life make sense in letters?
On grief, guilt and the things we leave unsaid: Nabila Mayet-Cassim reviews ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans
By Nabila Mayet-Cassim
Joy Watson Women’s Month: Going off script
In honour of Women’s Month, we speak to feminist researcher and writer Joy Watson after the publication of ‘Because I Love You’.
The strange world of Asako Yuzuki’s fiction
Asako Yuzuki’s cult hits shine a blistering light on the lives of Japanese women
By Michele Magwood
Adrian Gore: Why life is a sprint and a marathon
The Discovery boss takes on some deep topics in his book, with the self-explanatory subtitle ‘multiply your impact in life and leadership’. There’s evolution, logarithmic time and the Pareto principle for starters, as Jennifer Platt discovered
By Jennifer Platt
Champion of Love | Cathrine Phiri
In honour of Women's Month, local novelist Cathrine Phiri shares what being a contemporary romance writer means in South Africa.
By Cathrine Phiri and Cathrine Phiri
Why Women Still Need ‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Hlonipha Mokoena
Hlonipha Mokoena reflects on the enduring relevance of Virginia Woolf’s argument that women need financial security and personal space to write, highlighting the persistent disparities in opportunities and support for women writers.
By Hlonipha Mokoena
JACKET NOTES | Sally Cranswick on her book ‘Of All Things, We Need Hope’
The author speaks about one mother’s journey through grief and the search for meaning after loss
By Jennifer Platt
Exploring grief and loss in Australia’s heartland
Jane Harper’s latest novel, 'Last One Out, is a crime thriller set in the fictional, fading town of Carralon Ridge, where Ro Crowley returns five years after her son’s mysterious disappearance to confront layers of grief, secrets, and the town’s decline.
By Bron Sibree
Princess Diana’s brother to publish book about her life
Book to offer brother’s personal memories and perspective on historic events
By Reuters
Elise Chidley on the genesis of her YA fantasy, ‘The Raven, The Wolf, and The Rose’
"My YA fantasy is set in England but inspired by a typically South African reverance for nature"
By Elise Chidley
‘Corporate Rebel’: A fearless path to leadership
It's 2020-fix and 'Corporate Rebel' by Sadika Fakir is your shelf-help read of the week!
