Andrew O’Hagan’s ‘Mayflies’ is a wake-up call to deepen our relationships, writes David Gorin
Helen Oyeyemi’s Peaces is a fascinating and decidedly weird novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, Richard Powers and Rachel Cusk make the cut, but will it be third time lucky for SA’s Damon Galgut?
Monique Verduyn recommends books that provide a glimpse into some of the world’s most pressing issues
Despite missing a crucial detail or two, Horoscope Hotties is lightweight, flirty and funny
‘How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps her House’ is a visceral novel of love, patriarchy and self-determination
While not Clair Robertson’s best work, her latest novel, Isle, still makes for a rewarding read
The new novel from Fiona Snyckers is lightweight and clichéd and unlikely to win her any acclaim
Monique Verduyn lists her top reading picks, including 1950s dystopian fiction and a look at why people create art
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
