Vincent Pienaar’s lightweight tale lacks on paper but might make for a good television adaptation
Novel weaves together insights into a country about which not many novels have been written
After a few months of seeking escapism in TV streaming, people rediscovered the joys of reading
Damon Galgut’s ‘The Promise’ explores how land affects nation-building, citizenship and identity formation
Contrary to much dystopian fiction, Bethany Clift's Last One at the Party is not a story about death or pandemics but rather of survival
‘Fake Accounts’ looks at how fiction and reality play out in the social media age
Despite the belief that libraries are dying, more are opening than closing
Well-researched historical account shows that politicians are no more corrupt now than in the past
Richard Steyn’s ‘Seven Votes’ is a rich review of a seminal period in the country’s history but ultimately makes for sad reading, writes David Gorin
Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stephen Timm, author of ‘At Any Cost’, a book detailing the fraud saga of SA tech entrepreneur Eran Eyal
Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun is a nuanced exploration of humanity and its failings
Peter Oborne’s book chronicles a turning point in politics where it really doesn’t matter whether or not we are lied to by politicians, writes John Fraser
More research points to the benefits of reading a book versus reading on a digital device
Allegations of sexual misconduct and assault against Blake Bailey might relegate his Phillip Roth biography to the archives
The former trade & industry minister’s memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in SA’s economy and post-apartheid political evolution
The book could help policymakers when it comes to inequality of land and property ownership
The colossus influenced generations of readers of the award-winning titles he published, writes Tymon Smith
High-performance habits help us find the sweet spot in coping with adversity
She was one of many black women who found a way to resist apartheid, to speak back to it, and find resilience and hope
The often harrowing experiences of game ranger Colin Nott in protecting wildlife in Zimbabwe
