Books

From childhood struggles to cultural revolutions, writers reflect on identity and change

While gangsterism has long been a favourite for South African audiences, ‘Ashes of Euphoria’ by Jean-Paul Willemse captures the feeling of nihilism in local townships, writes Thango Ntswasa.

We talk failure, professional disappointment and perseverance with the author of ‘The Triumphant Mind’

Author reflects on the growing climate fears behind his acclaimed 2020 novel

Book Bites: This week we feature a book about a neighbourhood braai in 1985, and a haunting tale set in 1940s Trinidad.

Duncan McNab's 'Recipe for Murder' investigates the notorious case of Erin Patterson, who served death cap mushroom-laced Beef Wellington that killed her in-laws and a family member in Leongatha, Victoria.

It's 2020-fix and 'How to Try Again' by Steve Kamb is your shelf-help book of the week.

'Smuggler Kingpin' explores the rise of a Harare-based smuggling kingpin operating illicit tobacco and gold trades across South Africa, enabled by corruption and compromised law enforcement.

Nicole Engelbrecht, renowned South African crime podcaster and author, discusses her latest book 'Bare Bones', which explores ten unsolved cases featured on her hit podcast 'True Crime South Africa' series.

In honour of Women’s Month, we speak to feminist researcher and writer Joy Watson after the publication of ‘Because I Love You’.

Asako Yuzuki’s cult hits shine a blistering light on the lives of Japanese women

The Discovery boss takes on some deep topics in his book, with the self-explanatory subtitle ‘multiply your impact in life and leadership’. There’s evolution, logarithmic time and the Pareto principle for starters, as Jennifer Platt discovered

In honour of Women's Month, local novelist Cathrine Phiri shares what being a contemporary romance writer means in South Africa.

Book to offer brother’s personal memories and perspective on historic events

Author, publisher and lifelong rebel Melinda Ferguson reflects on the women who shaped her