Fiction
REVIEW | Kate Thomspon illustrates sheer horror of the Blitz in her latest novel
Thompson has brought into focus parts of the war that have often been overlooked such as life in the ghettos
By Margaret von Klemperer
Sally Hepworth talks about her book ‘Mad Mabel’
Sally Hepworth is the bestselling author of nine novels and writes incisively about family, relationships and identity with a twist of domestic thriller. Her 10th and latest novel, ‘Mad Mabel’, is as dark and charming as her previous books.
Top 5 comics to read for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Whether you’ve already booked a ticket or are still planning to watch, here are some reads to gear you up
By Thango Ntwasa
REVIEW | “It gives language to feelings so many women have been carrying in silence”
I closed this book feeling seen, writes Nabila Mayet-Cassim of 'The Guilt Pill' by Saumya Dave
By Nabila Mayet-Cassim
EXTRACT | “They’re cartel boys. You can’t touch that”
Read the first chapter of 'Murder in Orania: A Novel' by Onyeka Nwelue
By Onyeka Nwelue
An intriguing portrait of an isolated society
Margaret von Klemperer reviews 'John of John' by Douglas Stuart
By Margaret von Klemperer
Ghosts of the past
Nadia Davids discusses her book 'Cape Fever' with Mila de Villiers.
By Mila de Villiers
Julian Barnes’s swan song: easy to read, thought-provoking, immensely pleasurable
Margaret von Klemperer reviews 'Departure(s)'
By Margaret von Klemperer
A compelling and very plausible narrative
Margaret von Klemperer reviews 'The Woman and Her Stars' by Penny Haw
A twisty thriller that keeps you guessing till the end
‘My Husband’s Wife’ is gripping, entertaining, and undeniably addictive, writes Nabila Mayet-Cassim
By Nabila Mayet-Cassim
EXTRACT | I must be some kind of sadist, to drag Annika out on this November night
Read a chapter from 'The Circus and the Atom' by Joseph Howse
By Joseph Howse
Snitches get stitches, but ‘An Enemy of the People’ proves it’s all worth it
Imraan Coovadia’s novel follows Mac Mackenjee, a tax collector who navigates South Africa’s complex political landscape, exposing corruption and the powerful figures who protect themselves at the expense of justice.
By Thango Ntwasa
Laconic, fast-paced, frighteningly relevant: Mike Nicol’s ‘Falls the Shadow’ reviewed
Nicol’s view of contemporary society is one that can make readers very afraid at the same time as entertaining them
By Margaret von Klemperer
‘I’m pretty clued up on how to investigate a murder’ - Clare Mackintosh
Crime writer Clare Mackintosh draws on detective past for chilling authenticity
By Clare Mackintosh
An impressive addition to fictional accounts of World War 2
Margaret von Klemperer reviews 'The Shock of the Light' by Lori Inglis Hall
By Margaret von Klemperer
