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‘South Africa and the World’ offers sharp comment and a wealth of analysis worth revisiting
The best-selling author was one of the dominant figures on SA’s literary scene with nearly 50 titles under his belt
The emergence of climate fiction spells out possible future disasters
Penguin Random House's acquisition of Simon & Schuster is being challenged because it might harm authors and the market
Galgut was awarded the English-speaking world’s premiere literary accolade for his ninth novel, The Promise
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Science fiction can point us to scenarios of how to tackle climate change
Science fiction can point us to scenarios of how to successfully tackle climate change
A selection of the best spine-chilling, hair-raising books to add to your reading list
Debbie Goodman offers engaging discussions on our new reality in her book, The Living Room Leader
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Monique Verduyn learns more about some of the world’s most fascinating minds and personalities
Allen Ambor’s autobiography is an absorbing and honest account of his entrepreneurial spirit
US author epitomises the dispute about what ‘the great American novel’ means
In his meticulously researched and entertaining book, Fake History, Otto English shows how the present is manipulated by fabrications
The genre is gaining impetus, epitomised in three new female-first novels
Clara Ferreira Marques speaks to historian Ada Ferrer about Cuba’s legacy of slavery and revolution, and its tight relationship with the US
