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Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
Isaac and the Egg, a debut novel by Bobby Palmer (Jonathan Ball Publishers), instantly captivated me with its quirky charm. This unique,...
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The Elephants of Thula Thula by Françoise Malby-Anthony
Even if you’re not particularly excited by the prospect of reading about wildlife and conservation, you might nevertheless enjoy The...
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The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green received from Jonathan Ball Publishers
If you’re looking to unwind and just take a load off, I suggest you curl up in your favourite armchair with The Bellbird River Country...
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Paris The Memoir by Paris Hilton
When I received Paris The Memoir by Paris Hilton from Jonathan Ball Publishers in April this year, I must admit I was initially somewhat...
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My Side of the Ocean by Ron Irwin
Received from Pan MacMillan Publishers, My Side of the Ocean by New York native Ron Irwin is set in beautiful Cape Town. I enjoyed...
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Die Fantastiese Mevrou Smit deur Elizabeth Wasserman
Die Fantastiese Mevrou Smit deur Elizabeth Wasserman (uitgegee deur Penguin Random House Suid-Afrika) is ‘n uiters genotvolle...
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Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
When I eventually managed to get my hands on the much-talked-about latest novel by Jojo Moyes, Someone Else’s Shoes, I found it a...
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Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton – Jonathan Ball Publishers
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, an accomplished author who won the Booker Prize for her 2013 novel, The Luminaries, is a gripping,...
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Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt
I found Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt a delightful read, which, at its essence, is about the healing powers of...
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Last House Before the Mountain by Monika Helfer (received from Jonathan Ball Publishers)
Last House Before the Mountain by Monika Helfer and translated by Gillian Davidson is a multigenerational family saga set in a small...
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The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The Personal Librarian, written by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray and published in 2021 by Berkeley Books, is a...
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Elizabeth Taylor, The Grit and Glamour of an Icon, by Kate Andersen Brower
Elizabeth Taylor, The Grit and Glamour of an Icon, by New York Times best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower, which I received from...
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Weyward, written by Emilia Hart
Weyward by Emilia Hart, published this year by St. Martin’s Publishing Group and received from Jonathan Ball Publishers, is a stunning...
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Sisters of the Circus by Laila Manack and The Circus Train by Amita Parikh
During the first month of this year, I read both Sisters of the Circus by Laila Manack (Penguin Random House) and The Circus Train by...
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Haven by Emma Donoghue
Received from Pan MacMillan Publishers, Haven, Emma Donoghue's new novel, is set in seventh-century Ireland, where a scholar and priest...
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Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built The World by Kate Mosse
Published by Macmillan UK, this book was read and reviewed by one of our book club members, Charmain Lines, for Book Chats with Salomé....
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The Milk Tart Murders by Sally Andrew
Published by Penguin Random House and reviewed for Journal Magazine I couldn’t wait to dive into the fourth instalment of Sally Andrew’s...
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Next Time, Bring a Bigger Knife by John F. McGlashan
In his memoir, Next Time, Bring a Bigger Knife, John F. McGlashan recounts how a young boy who grew up in a poor inner-city neighbourhood...
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A Jewish Girl in Paris by Melanie Levensohn
One of my favourite genres is historical novels set during World War II, so I didn’t think twice before diving headlong into A Jewish...
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An Angel’s Demise by Sue Nyathi
An Angel’s Demise by Sue Nyathi, published by Pan McMillan South Africa, is an epic saga that explores a contested legacy and the...
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