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A n OTE FROM THE CEO

Dear Exclusive Books Customers,

It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of the year again, where does the year go?

The Festive Season is almost upon us and we cannot think of a better way to celebrate than with a book.

As South Africa’s largest bookseller, with 45 stores nationwide, we are proud to partner with our publishers, authors, staff, and of course you, in keeping books alive in South Africa. We remain committed to our north star which is to enable customers to experience the joy of reading in our beautiful stores, surrounded by an exclusive range of books (curated specifically for each store) and looked after by our knowledgeable teams. You have told us that the look and feel of our stores (and wherever space allows to have a coffee offer) our book range and our service teams are critical to your experience of Exclusive Books. We strive to bring this to you every day.

For this time of giving, we have compiled a special selection of 130 books – quite literally 130 perfect book gifts for every kind of reader and of course for yourself!

We believe that Christmas is the perfect time to unwind and decompress, and we hope that in the next 53 pages you will find the perfect books to gift or to enjoy while you while away those lazy days of December and January.

Leave nothing to chance this year, get into their good books, and shop the Exclusive Books Festive Collection. A book is always the perfect gift, and Exclusive Books has 130 suggestions to help you find the ideal one.

Your recipient is sure to be delighted – even if that recipient is you!

Thank you for your support over the last year.

We look forward to a cracker Christmas filled with books!

Best Grattan

F ICTION

Explore the fabulous world of fiction with books from authors you love, series you’ve started and names you’ve probably heard of:

Nicholas Sparks

ISBN: 9780751585551

R390

Counting Miracles

The Hidden Girl

Lucinda Riley

ISBN: 9781035047987

Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper, all drawn to Asheboro through their individual histories, are all about to have their lives changed forever. They don’t know it, but their fates are tied to each other, and as they draw closer to understanding their connection, a miracle might be the thing that alters their futures forever.

Into the Storm

Follow the life of Leah Thompson, from humble beginnings in rural Yorkshire to taking the modelling world by storm in New York. Told across two generations from the ghettos of Europe in the Second World War to the enclaves of Fifth Avenue, secrets, revenge and murder all culminate to fulfil a forgotten prophecy.

The Crash

Cecelia Ahern

ISBN: 9780008195038

GP Enya is the first on the scene of a hit-and-run and saves a teenager’s life. While the boy survives, Enya’s life changes forever. She leaves everything she knows to start a new life in rural Ireland, but that night still follows her. Will the storms she’s running from catch up to her or will the past stay behind her?

Kate Furnivall

ISBN: 9781399713641

Four lives are dramatically torn apart by a single terrifying event. When two trains crash in Paris in 1933, Gilles steals another passenger’s identity to evade the police. While Gilles is taken by a woman in a dark house calling him Davide, his sister Camille must figure out who the stranger in the hospital is to find her brother.

Tracy Chevalier

ISBN: 9780008153878

An epic novel spanning over 500 years from the author of The Girl with a Pearl Earring. Venice 1486 – time flows differently. Women are not meant to work with glass, but Orsola Rosso needs to save her family from ruin. Orsola’s creations will adorn rulers from Paris to Vienna, but will she ever earn the respect of those closest to her?

Lee Child & Andrew Child

ISBN: 9780857505606

Jack Reacher is back, and he has no idea where he is. He wakes up alone, in the dark and handcuffed to a makeshift bed. The last thing Reacher remembers is hitching a ride with a stranger, getting run off the road, and the driver dying in the process. Whoever did this wants Reacher to talk, and that’s not going to happen.

R405

The Glassmaker

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A Short Life

Nicky Greenwall

ISBN:9781776380312

Two car accidents take place on the same night, in the same place. Six friends have their lives changed forever. Two of them know what really happened that night, while one will stop at nothing to get the truth. Who can you really trust when your life is on the line?

The Map of Bones

Fire and Bones

There are Rivers in the Sky

Elif Shafak

ISBN: 9780241435021

In 1840, Arthur is born beside the sewagefilled River Thames. In 2014, Narin is set to be baptized in the River Tigris before a rare disorder causes her to lose her hearing. In 2018, Zaleekah moves into a houseboat on the Thames to escape her husband. Follow three lives all connected by two rivers, in a tale of memory, belonging and the beauty of the natural world.

Kate Mosse

ISBN: 9781035042166

The final installment in the Joubert Family Chronicles, moving between Olifantshoek, 1688, and Franschhoek, 1862. Suzanne Joubert is here to walk in her cousin’s footsteps, find her and hopefully, lay her story to rest. Nearly 180 years in the future, Isabelle Lepard travels to Olifantshoek in search of the truth about her family history.

T HERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY

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Kathy Reichs

ISBN: 9781398531185

ELIFSHAFAK

‘‘Later, when the storm has passed, everyone will talk about the destruction it left behind, though no one, not even the king himself, will remember that it all began with a single raindrop.

It is an early-summer afternoon in Nineveh, the sky swollen with impending rain. A strange, sullen silence has settled on the city: the birds have not sung since the dawn; the butterflies and dragonflies have gone into hiding; the frogs have abandoned their breeding grounds; the geese have fallen quiet, sensing danger. Even the sheep have been muted, urinating frequently, overcome by fear. The air smells different – a sharp, salty scent. All day, dark shadows have been amassing on the horizon, like an enemy army that has set up camp, gathering force. They look remarkably still and calm from a distance, but that is an optical illusion, a trick of the eye: the clouds are rolling steadily closer, propelled by a forceful wind, determined to drench the world and shape it anew. In this region where the summers are long and scorching, the rivers mercurial and unforgiving, and the memory of the last flood not yet washed away, water is both the harbinger of life and the messenger of death.’’

S PUD THE REUNION

John van de Ruit is back and so is Spud Milton, who is (mostly) ready for his 10-year reunion. Set in 2003, 10 years after matriculating, the story takes readers from the Transkei back to boarding school. We chatted to John about his career, returning to the Crazy 8, and what readers can expect from Spud - The Reunion:

JOHNVAN DERUIT

After insisting for years, that the Spud series has come to an end, Spud: The Reunion is set to release on the 8th of November. How did you come to the decision to write another Spud novel?

Let’s go back to 2013. Spud had been an all-consuming part of my entire life, since 2005. Four novels, The Making of Spud: The Movie, three films, even a fourth screenplay which was greenlit but never filmed. And all the publicity tours in-between. From a creative perspective I felt like I had mined both my and Spud’s schooldays. When I first thought about a ten-year reunion book it was in the dark days of Covid. The idea was to create a new Spud that would take the series to another level and that remained the goal throughout. Plus, all those teenagers who discovered Spud back then now find themselves a similar age to Spud once again. I do like the natural loop of this.

It’s been 12 years since Spud - Exit, Pursued by a Bear was released. What has life been like for you as an author, playwright and actor in those 12 years?

They’ve been fabulous years of creative growth and personal development, but not without their challenges. From a work perspective I’ve done sketch comedy, returned to the stage, and collaborated with talented people on some wonderful shows. I’m on the final lap of writing Spud the Musical with an inspired team of musical creatives, and I wrote an experimental comedy novel set in London which remains unpublished. Although Spud - The Reunion is set in 2003, so much of the last decade has bled through in unexpected ways.

As an actor and playwright, has your experience within drama and performance informed any of the narrative choices you’ve made in your novels?

Absolutely. I write Spud like I’m performing him. I inhabit him like an actor would and imagine every moment playing out with me as Spud. I’m sure few literary writers would take this approach and wisely so. Obviously, this is a first-person text and a diary which creates another level of intimacy – almost like an actor alone on a stage confessing to his/her sins to a rapt audience. To conclude, I needed to be an actor and a playwright and somebody who finds life inherently absurd to write Spud the way I do.

Which of the Crazy 8 is your favourite character to bring back?

My favourite has to be Vern. He’s always been off the charts and I’m afraid now he’s even further off the charts. Beyond his odd behaviour Vern carries a satirical stick that few notice because of his antics.

What can readers expect this time around from Spud and the gang?

Spud – The Reunion is no nostalgic trip down memory lane, very much to Garth Garlic’s disappointment. Neither is it a throwback to the earlier Spud novels or some Christmas filler to reconnect with fans. It’s either a grand and mad finale to the Spud series, or the beginning of another rollercoaster ride.

SpudThe Reunion

John van de Ruit

ISBN: 9781770108981

The year is 2003. When Spud Milton receives an invitation for his 10-year high school reunion, he is determined to avoid it at all costs. At 28, Spud is still searching for a glittering stage career and a long-term girlfriend. Channelling his one-third life crisis through writing in his diary, Spud’s resolve weakens as the reunion draws closer…

Here One Moment

Deon Meyer

ISBN: 9781529375596

Benny Griessel is distracted, troubled and thirsty. Now stationed in Stellenbosch, Benny and co-detective Vaughn Cupido must uncover how the deaths of a student, a corrupt politician and a special forces soldier are all connected. On top of it all, Benny and Alexa are getting married. Chaos is coming as Benny and Vaughn race to uncover the truth.

Die keiser se duim

Chris Karsten

ISBN: 9780798184847

Ella Neser en Lou Pepler werk weer saam. Die dag voordat Ella na Brugge, België vertrek, smeek ‘n familievriend van Lou se eks hulle om hulp. Wanneer twee wynboere van die Noord-Kaap van hul plaas in Boedapest vermis raak, word Lou gewerf om hulle te spoor. Twee moeilike reise wag op die twee speurders terwyl hulle die kriminele onderwêreld ontdek wat in Boedapest op hulle wag.

Liane Moriarty

ISBN: 9780241396117

A group of strangers on a plane are all about to find out when their lives will end, courtesy of the elderly woman handing out predictions during the flight. When passengers start to die as predicted, death is imminent for six passengers. If you were told exactly how long you have to live, would you dodge your destiny?

Sally Rooney

ISBN: 9780571365470

R390

By

Any Other Name

Jodi Picoult

ISBN:9780241676059

Women have long been written out of history but what if they held the pen all along? Told between now and 1581, follow young playwright Melina Green as she strives to see her work performed, and her ancestor, Emilia Bassano, as she secretly pays an actor to publish under his name. The actor? William Shakespeare.

Intermezzo

Peter and Ivan are brothers with little in common. Peter is a successful lawyer grappling with relationships with two very different women. Ivan is a competitive chess player, who meets an enigmatic older woman with a turbulent past. In the wake of their father’s death, Peter and Ivan must battle grief with the people they love and discover how to continue living without breaking.

Hans hou bruilof

Rudie van Rensburg

ISBN: 9780795802812

Wanneer Hans besluit om te trou, laat sy aanstaande bruid se ryk familie die troureëlings oor aan ‘n befaamde troubeplanner, Alexander Fokkens, wat na homself as ‘n bruilofargitek verwys. Maar Hans sal hom nie laat baasraak nie, en toe sy vriend Vasie boonop ondeurdagte planne beraam om geld te maak uit die inwoners, besef Hans die troue stuur op ‘n ramp af.

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FICTION

The Tea Merchant

The Creation of HalfBroken People

Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu

ISBN: 9781770109087

Follow an unnamed narrator through a century of colonial possession, told through the perspectives of men and women ‘half-broken’ by stigmas of race and mental illness. With compassion and complexity, we follow a cast of characters against the cruelty of empire and a haunting account of love and magic.

Dibi Breytenbach

ISBN: 9780795802836

Die verteller in Heks vind haar toevlug in sprokies en mites. Haar eie lewe is alles behalwe ‘n sprokiesverhaal, maar soos ‘n godin of ‘n heks uit die mitologie is dit tyd dat sy beheer van haar eie verhaal neem. ‘n Ongeoorloofde vehouding maak ‘n besieldheid in haar wakker en vind sy haar nuwe innerlike krag om die toestand van haar lewe uit te daag.

Jackie Phamotse

ISBN: 9781776391912

Cameron Coal is desperate to save his family’s rooibos farm amidst grieving the loss of his wife and trying to rebuild his relationship with his daughter. Between saving the farm, mending his relationships and starting afresh with the new nurse Luna Parks, Cameron needs answers to long-held secrets before his decisions cost him another life.

Joël Dicker

ISBN: 9781529433821

Zukiswa Wanner

ISBN: 9780795711022

R390

The Alaska Sanders Affair

Eleven years after the death of Alaska Sanders, Marcus Goldman picks up a thread that will unravel what was thought to be a closed case. When another woman dies, the thread continues to unearth ghosts from the past. Sergeant Perry Gahalowood is determined to join Marcus in this thrilling sequel to set the record straight and solve the case of his career.

In Bryanston, a wife must reckon with her husband’s betrayal. In Fourways, a husband is holding onto a secret he cannot share with his wife. An unlikely couple forms when Owami and Akani are drawn to each other, away from their spouses. When their instant connection leads them to a stylish man with a gun, the lovers must make a choice: love, marry or kill?

Richard Osman

ISBN: 9780241608371

Amy is a private security officer tasked with keeping famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Amy’s dad Steve is enjoying retired life until an SOS from Amy throws him back into a life of adrenaline. With a dead body, a bag of money and a killer on the loose, Amy and Steve must stay one step ahead of a lethal enemy while stuck on a remote island.

R360

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milk and honey: 10th Anniversary Edition

Rupi Kaur

ISBN:9781524892876

Celebrate ten years of bestselling poetry collection milk and honey with new poems, a new chapter and new pieces of art. The 10th anniversary collector’s edition of milk and honey features new unseen photographs, personal memorabilia and annotations of well-loved poems by Rupi herself and respected voices in art and poetry.

M ILK AND HONEY

And So I Roar

Abi Daré

ISBN: 9781529383614

Tia discovers a secret her dying mother has held for two decades. Adunni is waiting for Tia in Lagos, eager to start school after escaping her rural village, Ikati. When Adunni is summoned back home to Ikati, Tia must choose between protecting Adunni or discovering the truth, while Adunni finds her voice to save herself and all the women in her village.

B USINESS

Balance your books with thought-leaders, change-makers and rule-breakers of industry, and their observations of the current market:

Capitec: Stalking Giants

R330

TJ Strydom

ISBN: 9780624093138/9780624094012

Discover the inspirational story of how a small microlending scheme turned into one of the biggest banks in South Africa. Business author TJ Strydom details the story of Capitec and some of the reasons for their success: opening branches when other banks are scaling down, focusing on personal interaction and offering services to South Africans written off as ‘unprofitable’.

John Kay

ISBN: 9781805221722

R450

The Corporation in the 21st Century

Understand the nature and activities of business in the new age with one of the leading economists of our time. For generations, we have defined corporations as a business run by a capitalist elite that owns the means of production. That is no longer the reality. Our most desired goods and services are small enough to fit in our pockets.

R420

Revenge of the Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell

ISBN: 9780349147192

Revisiting the phenomenon of his first book 25 years later, Revenge of the Tipping Point is Malcolm Gladwell reframing the lessons featured in his groundbreaking first book in a new light. Gladwell re-examines the origin and spread of contagious phenomena – viruses, ideas, trends -with tipping points playing a bigger role in our lives now more than ever before.

Benjamin Graham

ISBN: 9780063423527 The Intelligent Investor 3rd Edition

Since it’s original publication in 1949, Benjamin Graham’s philosophy of ‘value investing’ has been a useful tool for investors, cautioning against common mistakes while teaching sensible strategies. In today’s market Graham’s handbook remains essential, updated with material from financial journalist Jason Zweig – offering contemporary applications of Graham’s wisdom.

Success One Day at a Time

John C. Maxwell

ISBN: 9781991237194

Start your journey of success with leadership expert John C. Maxwell. Bring your vision of success to life with the seven steps that will guide your attitudes and insights, building the discipline needed for optimal results. Success is for everyone, and this new edition has the same useful tips with a brand-new layout, perfect for young adults.

Purposeful Leadership for Africa in the 21st Century

Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu

ISBN: 9781067228828

Leaders of African liberation movements set ambitious objectives and promised the swift dismantling of colonial policies. After more than 50 years of independence, most African countries are still poor and underdeveloped. In the pursuit of African excellence, Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu offers leadership strategies, qualities and policies needed for African renewal.

R360

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Also available in Afrikaans

T HE TRAVELLER TALKING ABOUT

In the last few years, Africa has been on everybody’s lips in praise of African music, fashion, food and more! We spoke to Brand Africa founder and expert marketer Thebe Ikalafeng about the continued rise in African cultural and intellectual capital, and the importance of shaping African narratives on African soil.

As a champion of African brands what do you think about the state of African branding in 2024?

THEBEIKALAFENG

Since 2011, every year I have led research that now covers over 30 countries to determine the most admired brands in Africa. Over that time, we have discovered that just under 20% of the Top 100 brands that Africans admire are made in Africa. While over that time there has not been much change among leading brands that are shaping sub-Saraha Africa, there is a growing emergence of renaissance brands in fashion, fintech and music that are changing the persistent narrative of Africa as a consumption-led rather than production led-economy.

Culturally, Africa is having its moment in the global spotlight with attention of fashion, music and art through big names across the continent like Tyla, Thebe Magugu, Burna Boy and Rema gaining international recognition. Do you think this increase in international attention is having an impact on African soil?

In the past, music, led by legends such as Fela Kuti, Angelique Kidjou, and Hugh Masekela, put Africa on the map globally with their ‘world’ music. Today, there’s a whole new genre of music and fashion leading an African creative renaissance – and sharing Africa’s culture with the world. Figures like Trevor Noah, Tyla, Thebe Magugu and Maxhosa are among the African creatives advocating for Africa’s position in the global creative economy. Globally there’s a rising appreciation of Africa as an innovative continent. Ultimately, these trailblazing brands will inspire creativity in other categories beyond music, fashion art and comedy; and contribute more to the world than entertainment or resources.

The Traveller

Thebe Ikalafeng

ISBN: 9780795711091

Gain insight into the world of business and brand marketing with thought leader and brand management expert Thebe Ikalafeng. The Traveller is a combination of Ikalafeng’s personal experience in branding and marketing, lessons in high-flying leadership and glimpses into what it takes to propel big brands to the next level.

What are the African brands that you see as future trailblazers? What inspired your journey across all of Africa and to every continent?

A recent study by Africa No Filter revealed that 63% of international media outlets reporting on Africa have no correspondents based on the continent. Much of Africa’s narrative is shaped by outside voices, with bookshelves and the internet filled with works by non-African authors about Africa. I wanted to move beyond merely observing Africa’s story. My goal was to gain an authentic, lived experience and to speak with authority about our continent.

What have you learned from your travels in Africa?

I’ve come to view countries through their impression and impact on me. For instance, Ethiopia stands out for its deep spirituality and resilience, Ghana’s Ashanti and Kenya’s Maasai tribes for their vibrant cultural celebrations, Nigeria for its vastness and confidence, and Rwanda for its remarkable post-genocide recovery. South Africa, my own country, is notable for its enviable diversity, its fragility, and resilience.

Overall, what struck me most was the shared values of humanity, warmth, resourcefulness, and enterprise across the continent—regardless of size or individual challenges.

P SYCHOLOGY

Take a peek at life from a new perspective with our psychology selection, perfect for anyone looking for a new outlook on life:

Growing Brave

R370

Donna Ashworth

ISBN: 9781785305184

In this new collection of wisdom and poetry, Donna Ashworth helps us overcome fear, find strength and pick ourselves up when times are hard. Featuring poems such as One Day You’ll See, The Comparing, and Always There, discover the power of showing up for yourself and taking control of your own happiness in moments of fear and insecurity.

Stoic in Love

The Housefly Effect

Eva van den Broek & Tim den Heijer

ISBN: 9781835012086

Introducing behavioural science in an accessible and fun guide. Every day we overstate our ability to resist temptation. To process the millions of decisions we make each day; our brain takes shortcuts. From drugs that don’t contain active ingredients, to traffics buttons that don’t work – understand how to recognise the reassuring placebos that make up The Housefly Effect.

Annie Lawson

ISBN: 9781761500404

Navigate love’s life cycles with ancient wisdom from Seneca and other Stoics. Find love, build relationships and make them more fulfilling with a framework informed by the wisdom of Stoicism. Learn to focus on what matters through insightful anecdotes and practical wisdom that remind us to focus on the things we can control, and not to worry too much about the rest.

you get better with time love

Duduzile Noeleen Ngwenya

ISBN: 9781770109377

This collection of poetry takes you on a journey of embracing vulnerability in its rawest form. Explore themes of love, insecurity, fear and acceptance in a combination of prose and poetry, aimed at showcasing the delicate balance between personal and universal experiences. you get better with love is a comforting reminder that there is always an opportunity to start again.

The Four-Way Path

Héctor Garcia & Francesc Miralles

ISBN: 9781529908206

From the authors of Ikigai, understand why Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of true fulfilment. In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. Begin a journey into lasting fulfilment with The Four-Way Path to awaken your purpose and free yourself from stress and fear.

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H OW DID WE GET HERE?

Known for her Wisdom and Wellness podcast, Mpoomy Ledwaba is a force. Taking the South African wellness space by storm, Mpoomy is always focused on learning, through the different people she engages with through her podcast and yearly Unlimited Festival. With her first book, How Did We Get Here? Mpoomy considers her career, the moments that inspire her and what’s next on her journey to self-discovery.

MPOOMY LEDWABA

Congratulations on publishing your first book! With four years in the making, what can readers expect from How Did We Get Here?

Thank you so much. The thought of a published book still brings tears to my eyes and all the butterflies in my tummy. I think readers can expect a little escape. My readers can expect a lot of ‘me too’ moments and an opportunity to reflect on their own lives.

The topics that you cover on your podcast, as well as the guests that have featured so far have varied in industry and subject. Is there anything you haven’t covered yet that you would like to discuss?

I like to think that I cover a wide range of topics in my conversations. I am particularly fascinated by the wellness space, and I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. There is so much more about wellness that I would love to explore and share with my audience.

You use your platforms to empower women and impart wisdom through your life as a businesswoman, entrepreneur and digital creator, who are the women that inspire you?

R300

How Did We Get Here?

Mpoomy Ledwaba

ISBN: 9781776193868

Founder of the popular Wisdom and Wellness podcast Mpoomy Ledwaba is a symbol of strength and empowerment to her thousands of fans. As a digital content creator, entrepreneur, wife and mother, How Did We Get Here? is Ledwaba’s coming of age story – sharing her upbringing, major milestones in her life and all the challenges she faced along the way.

I am surrounded by women who are doing incredible things, not just in their careers but in different aspects [of life] that inspire me to dig a little deeper and show up as the best version of myself. I am deeply inspired by women in my life like my mother, my sisters and the women I call friends. I am also inspired by women like Esther Perel, Dr. Brené Brown, and of course, Oprah Winfrey, who will always be the woman who paved the way for the conversations I am having.

Unlimited Fest is a successful, multiple day event packed with talks about entrepreneurship, faith and everything in between. Guests like Connie Ferguson and DJ Zinhle have attended and spoken, what is your favourite part of organizing Unlimited Fest?

I think it’s coming up with the theme, deciding on the conversations I want to have, and paying attention to the feeling I want everyone to have when they leave. This includes choosing the speakers, the colours, the branding, and spending lots of time on Pinterest! I guess casting the vision is my favourite part. Your platform is built on intersecting wellness with business. Where do the two intersect for you?

In starting businesses, I have found myself challenged, hopeful and excited about bringing ideas to life. Because of the energy and mindset needed, I was introduced to wellness, and as I became a student of wellness, I realised it’s all the same, as my favourite saying goes, when you are well you show up well. I get to wake up in a body that is rested, connected, moved and comfortable. And that same body allows me to go for my wildest dreams, such as writing a book. :)

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think

Brianna Wiest

ISBN: 9781945796067

Renowned for her deeply moving and philosophical writing, Briana Wiest brings a compilation of old and new written works on why you should pursue purpose over passion and find wisdom in a daily routine. Filled with practical advice on how to become aware of cognitive biases and embrace negative thinking, these essays will leave you thinking differently.

W OMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY

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‘‘Living deliciously means finding our “Sunday mornings” in the everyday. There is a Sunday morning in your lunch break. There’s a Sunday morning in your commute to work. Living deliciously is to claim rest and joy when we want it, so that we do not get to the end of our lives realizing that we were always chasing it in some unpromised, future moment – neglecting what was in front of us. It might be five minutes in the morning to ourselves, or two hours in the evening. I understand we all have different schedules, but I bet you can fit two minutes of stillness into your life. We can’t afford to put joy last anymore. No one wants us to know that we’re able to enjoy our time as we please, because if we start to find small, accessible paths to enjoyment we might realize so many of our consumer habits are pointless. We might realize that pointless striving is futile, boring and leads to a perfect state of constant urgency where we make impulse purchases that leave us feeling more empty afterwards. That these purchases are just a distraction from what we were put on this earth to do: to enjoy our fucking lives, right now, in the present. Otherwise, we might blink and miss it all.’’

Florence Given

ISBN: 9781914240485

Unpack the many barriers women face in trying to access the joy of simply living life. For too long, women have internalized the belief that their bodies are things to be looked at rather than lived in. Florence Given invites women everywhere to restore their lust for life, gain courage and come face-to-face with the expansive life they deserve.

C URRENT AFFAIRS

The world is constantly in a state of flux. Luckily, we have the books to help you make sense of it all:

The One Thing

R330

Nexus

R490

Bruce Whitfield

ISBN: 9781770109445

Bruce Whitfield consistently looks for opportunity in times of uncertainty. The One Thing asks multiple business leaders, founders and deep thinkers to identify one thing that they would implement to have a catalytic effect on the South African economy if they were president for a half an hour. Learn from inspiring figures from across the country who all have hope in a brighter future for South Africa.

Pieter du Toit

ISBN: 9781776192991

R340

The Super Cadres

The ANC has ruled South Africa for the last three decades, wherein the country has gone from promise of the ‘rainbow nation’ to dysfunction and despair. The Super Cadres examines the legacy of the ANC through questioning the state of the ANC when it took power, the first signs of corruption and the role each president played in the road to failure.

R390

Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book

Yuval Noah Harari

ISBN: 9781911717096

Discover how information networks have made and unmade our world. From early human history to the age of AI, Nexus considers how the flow of information has shaped us and our world. Explore the complex relationship between information and truth, bureaucracy and mythology, wisdom and power. Rediscover our shared humanity through understanding the middle ground of information.

Tim Marshall

ISBN: 9781783968084

Test your world knowledge in Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book. Covering every area of the globe with a mix of history, politics and geography, this quiz book is filled with word games, multiple choice questions and much more. Following the success of Tim Marshall’s geopolitical explainers, this is the perfect gift for anyone looking to test their general knowledge!

T HE SUPER CADRES

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“On the afternoon of Thursday, 30 May 2024, Gwede Mantashe stood alone in front of the giant electronic results board at the Independent Electoral Commission results centre at Gallagher Estate in Midrand.

It had been a catastrophic day for the African National Congress (ANC), with its support projected to implode. The advent of sophisticated polling ahead of the country’s seventh general election meant the public had access to real-time data on sentiment as voting day approached. And in the weeks and months leading up to election day on 29 May, it had become clear the ANC was on a precipice.

Mantashe, the ANC’s hidebound chairman, stood on the far right of the electronic board, staring at the Western Cape provincial numbers. The polls had been closed for 18 hours, results were trickling in and projections had already revealed the harsh truth: the ANC had been rejected by an electorate that had given the party successive overall majorities since the dismantling of apartheid. It was happening rapidly and it was happening across the country.”

B IOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

Everyone has a story to tell, and South Africans love a good story. Be inspired, laugh and cry with these rousing life stories:

Dana Snyman

ISBN: 9780624093671

Dana Snyman deel in Seun die deel van sy storie waaroor hy nog nooit gepraat het nie: sy ervaringe in die 1980’s. Dit is die tyd van PW Botha se vinger, van die Voëlvrytoer, AWB-saamtrekke, onderhandelinge en die laaste dae van diensplig. Dié rou, selfonthullende memoir vra: hoe word ’n seun ’n man? Met Seun neem Dana lesers in sy vertroue.

Ian Roberts

ISBN: 9781776193547/9781776193561

South African icon Ian Roberts shares how actors make the magic happen. Drawing on a career from Long Street to Los Angeles, from Shakespeare to Tsotsi, Roberts gives a masterclass on the art of acting while using his life story as a vital guide for aspiring actors. His no-nonsense approach to life, sense of humour and mastery of storytelling makes Nomad Heart the perfect summer read.

Exit Wounds

Peter Godwin

ISBN: 9781770109001

In this much anticipated memoir, Peter Godwin comes to terms with everything his family was. Godwin recounts his childhood in Zimbabwe, his life in New York with his wife and children and the beauty of all the wildly different places we call home. Exit Wounds reminds us to celebrate life while grieving losses that make life magnificent and unbearable.

Hoe ek dit onthou

Francois van Coke & Annie Klopper

ISBN: 9780795710537

Francois van Coke, die voorsanger van die omstrede rockgroep Fokofpolisiekar, vertel van die gebeure wat hom gemaak het. Verstaan die man en die musikant deur sy perspektief op sy lewe en loopbaan, van die opkoms van die groep tot sy rol as afrigter op The Voice. Ontdek minder bekende stories en die oomblikke wat sy lewe verander het in hierdie vermaaklike en aangrypende memoir.

Bun Booyens

ISBN: 9781779860125

In Troep, vertel meer as ‘n honderd oud-troepe wat hulle onthou van diensplig: om op skool opgeroep te word, te gaan oorlog maa ken twee jaar later wer huis toe te kom. Bun Booyens voeg al hierdie stemme saam tot die verhaal van die uitsonderlike dinge wat duisende gewone seuns beleef het.

Uncancelable: The Incredible Rise of Mac G

Nikolaos Kirkinis & Macgyver Mukwevho

ISBN: 9780796178558

In Uncancelable, discover the extraordinary journey of Mac G from a young boy with a passion for radio to an international broadcasting titan. Learn about the dynamics of South African broadcasting, the perils of cancel culture and the triumphs of navigating both. Experience unfiltered stories from the makers of modern culture in South Africa and the power of unbreakable authenticity.

R360

R310

R330

Seun

R330

R310

Also available in Afrikaans

I WILL NOT BE SILENCED TALKING ABOUT

Veteran legal journalist Karyn Maughan began her career assisting with High Court reporting in 2006. As a journalist and former news anchor, she fell in love with legal reporting in a quest for truthful and contextualised journalism. Becoming a household name in 2022 when former President Jacob Zuma brought criminal charges against her, Maughan sheds light on the important lessons of her career until now.

KARYNMAUGHAN

As a journalist, you’re used to telling the story. How did it feel to become the story yourself?

I have always been incredibly careful to act in a truthful and ethical way as a journalist, so finding myself being accused of criminality by the former President over the sharing of publicly available court papers was profoundly disturbing. I knew the kind of public shaming I was being subjected to was designed to scare other journalists away from reporting on politically powerful people.

You have built your career on the pursuit of truth and justice through well-researched reporting, with high-profile figures often the focal point. What is the trickiest part of the research process with often sensitive subjects?

I always say that you must be human first and a journalist second. That’s why I am incredibly careful with how I report on cases that involve violent crime and the trauma of those affected by it, to tell the story of the victims and survivors in a way that is compassionate and respectful.

You have expressed the importance of mentoring young journalists. What is one key lesson you have learned in your career that you can share?

Ensure that you have emotional and physical support in your work environment to stay healthy and strong enough to fight the battles that we journalists need to fight on behalf of those that ask us for help. Take care and be kind to yourself, seek help when you are overwhelmed and exhausted.

You’ve mentioned your love for legal journalism in spite of threats, hostility and public backlash; and the importance of standing your ground as a journalist. What would you like to see in the future of South African journalism?

My hope is for media that will hold the powerful to account and provide ordinary people with a truthful account of what South Africa’s challenges are and what can be done to address them – and that means empowering journalists to do their jobs without being threatened, harassed or abused with baseless litigation.

Karyn Maughan

ISBN: 9780624091288

I Will Not Be Silenced

In her memoir, Karyn Maughan traces her career as a legal reporter, beginning in 2006 as a new journalist to the criminal charges brought against her by former President Jacob Zuma. She considers Zuma’s impact on the women in his life, the women who have tried to hold him accountable and his impact on South African public life.

R360

Esther Mahlangu

Thomas Girst & Azu Nwagbogu

ISBN: 9780500028124

Explore the life and work of iconic South African artist Esther Mahlangu, a great innovator of Pan-African contemporary art. Through a series of interviews providing insight into her creative process, inspiration and the cultural significance of her work, alongside stunning visuals and engaging narratives, celebrate Esther Mahlangu’s journey as a pioneer of African art.

From Here to the Great Unknown

Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough

ISBN: 9781035051052

Follow the story of the only daughter of one of the most famous entertainers who ever lived, told through a series of taped interviews recorded before her death in 2023. Finished by her eldest daughter Riley Keough, get to know Lisa Marie Presley through stories of her childhood, memories of her father, relationship with her mother and journey through motherhood.

Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye

Costa Ayiotis

ISBN: 9781990973857

Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye is an intimate portrait of the Greek immigrant experience, sharing a poignant tale of a family trying to navigate South Africa in the 1960s and 70s. Young Costa narrates the charming coming-of-age memoir from the middle of a tempestuous matriarchal triangle, to understand family, love and relationships.

Venus Williams

ISBN: 9780349443133 Strive

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in 2011, Venus Williams committed herself to living a healthy, fulfilling life that didn’t sacrifice enjoyment. Get insight into long-term health and wellness from Venus’s tried and tested STRIVE strategy, consisting of eight tenets that will help transform smart choices into habits.

R330

R700

R485

R414

Cher: The Memoir Part One

What Nelson Mandela Taught Me

Zelda la Grange

ISBN: 9780624095507

When a thoughtless tweet unleashes a storm, Zelda la Grange is asked ‘Have you learnt nothing from Nelson Mandela?’ Recalling interactions with people, personal memories of Madiba and how his lessons apply in the age of technology, in her new book la Grange discusses humility, how to truly listen and what to do when you’ve made a grave mistake.

Alan Knott-Craig

ISBN: 9780624095460

Life Lessons

Cher

ISBN: 9780008355357

In part one of a two-part memoir, Cher reveals her true story in intimate detail. From the beginnings of her childhood as a dyslexic child dreaming of fame, to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono. Trace the life of a superstar that has remained a household name for seven consecutive decades. Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, sister, wife, mother and superstar.

Slaying The Dragon

Follow the life of serial entrepreneur in tech and telecommunication Alan Knott-Craig, tracking his wins, losses and lessons learnt along the way. Learn how to fail and win through Knott-Craig’s candid biography, sharing how he rebuilt his confidence after a floundering at Mxit, and turned into a highly innovative and successful businessman.

Antonio Iozzo

ISBN: 9780796176127

Antonio Iozzo, CEO of IUM, had a near death experience in 2018, when he came off his Ducati superbike while racing around Cape Town’s notoriously dangerous Killarney Motor Raceway. After a series of operations, Iozzo is prescribed OxyNorm, an opioid painkiller linked to millions of overdose-related deaths. This is Iozzo’s story of resilience, battling addiction while attempting to keep his life from unravelling.

Anupreeta Das

ISBN: 9781398536890

Few billionaires have been in the public eye for as long as Bill Gates. Discover his many identities, from tech visionary to global do-gooder, through hundreds of interviews with current and former employees, academics and those with insights into the Gates universe. Reconsider the ways we think about billionaires and their position in society through this exploration of government, money and power.

R295

LEARN FROM A CHEF

F IRE-ROASTED PRAWNS

WITH CHILLI TOMATO SALSA

After 11 years, Reuben Riffel is back to share his love for cooking over a fire with 70 of his favourite coal-fired recipes. You don’t have to be an expert braai master make use of the extra flavour and touch of smoke in Braai. Dive into these delicious roasted prawns, perfect for a Saturday afternoon:

“I like bold flavours. I’m not into the whole subtlety thing, but I’m not someone who wants to marinate everything I put on the braai either.”

Reuben Riffel

ISBN: 9781998956142

Reuben Riffel shares his secrets on how to get flavour faster, without the fuss. Packed with everything from meats to salads, seafoods to cocktails, learn how to share the enjoyment of cooking while perfecting simple flavours through creative yet approachable recipes.

REUBEN RIFFEL

Braai

Ingredients

1.6kg large green king prawns

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 Tbsp ground coriander

Salt and ground black pepper

Chilli Tomato Salsa

½ cup olive oil

2-3 Tbsp white wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

¼ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp ground coriander

3 jalapeño chillies, deseeded and finely chopped

2 spring onions, finely sliced

2 tomatoes, deseeded and diced

Method

Preparing the Prawns

Cut along the back of each prawn tail, remove the dark vein and discard it. Open the tails up to butterfly them and transfer to a tray. Combine the olive oil, garlic and ground coriander in a bowl. Brush the mixture over the prawns, ensuring they are evenly coated. Refrigerate the prawns until needed.

Preparing the Chilli Tomato Salsa

Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and spice in a bowl until well combined. Toss in the chilli, spring onion and diced tomato. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Cooking the Prawns

Prepare hot coals.

Season the prawns with salt and pepper. Braai them for 6-7 minutes, tuening occasionally, until they are just cooked.

Serving

Serve the prawns piled on a platter with the chilli tomato salsa.

C OOKERY

Books, like food, pair well with a quiet room and a comfortable place to sit. Find some perfect cookbooks to pair with your kitchen in our scrumptious cookery selection:

R605

Atmosfire

Jan Braai

ISBN: 9781485900535/9781485900542

Enter the mind of the braai master with this all-encompassing guide to everything Jan Braai knows about braaing. To celebrate the quintessential South African pastime, browse through more than 200 recipes that can all be cooked over and enjoyed alongside a wood fire. Filled with traditional favourites and contemporary combinations, there is something for every type of cook.

R400

The South African Keto & Intermittent Fasting Cookbook

Rita Venter & Natalie Lawson

ISBN: 9780798184366

Begin your ketogenic journey with an easy and accessible guide to the Keto diet and intermittent fasting. Complete with nutritional information, shopping lists, meal plans and scrumptious recipes, this cookbook with give you all the tools you need to make a positive switch to a healthier you.

R695

Life’s too Short to Stuff a Mushroom

Prue Leith

ISBN: 9780711292505

Looking for good recipes with no fuss? Chef and TV legend Prue Leith has the cookbook perfect for a lifetime of easy cooking. Perfect for home cooks or absolute beginners, Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom is packed with 80 delicious recipes paired with useful kitchen hacks and cheat versions that taste just as good!

Herman Lensing

ISBN: 9781776194360/9781776194377

Popular chef Herman Lensing taps into the air fryer frenzy with 100 recipes to showcase the versatility of your new best friend in the kitchen. Take your tastebuds on an unforgettable adventure, with mouthwatering breakfasts, scrumptious side dishes and delectable desserts. Easy to prepare and packed with flavour, any cook can find something new to try in Air Fryer: Herman’s Top 100 Recipes.

ISBN: 9781785038914

Following Simple and Flavour, Comfort reimagines classic dishes with a signature Ottolenghi twist. Weaving memories of childhood and travel, through over 100 recipes, transform classic comfort food into irresistible recipes that focus on flavour. Celebrate the taste of home, the connections we make as we cook and pass down from generation to generation.

Elmarie Berry

ISBN: 9781485901013

Blend the vibrant flavours of South Africa with the rich heritage of Lebanese cuisine with food blogger and recipe developer Elmarie Berry. Tradition meets innovation around the dining table to create unforgettable moments with every dish. The Table combines easy recipes with flavourful combinations for effortless entertaining, no matter how big the celebration.

Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh

Air Fryer

R415

The Table

NOW: R250

Also available in Afrikaans

Also available in Afrikaans

LEARN FROM A CHEF

L EBANESE SHREDDED LAMB WITH ROSMARINO

Entertain effortlessly with Elmarie Berry and her easy yet flavourful recipes featured in The Table. For the perfect family feast, try this Lebanese shredded lamb with rosmarino:

Serves: 6

Ingredients

2kg leg of lamb

2 tablesppons of coriander

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 onions, sliced into rings

½ cup of water

1 x 410g can chopped tomatoes

1 cup white wine

3 cups boiling water

500g rosmarino pasta

Method

Preheat the oven to 150°C

Rub the leg of lamb with ground coriander and season with salt and pepper.

Spread the chooped onions over the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Add the lamb and the ½ cup of water. Put on the lid or cover with foil and bake for 3-4 hours until tender. Take the lamb out and shred the meat.

Mash the onions with a potato masher inside the dish, add the tomatoes, wine and the boiling water. Add the rosmarino and simmer on the stovetop for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Stir in the shredded meat and cook for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with feta, lemon juice and zest, pomegranate seeds and mint. Season to taste.

ELMARIE BERRY

N ATURE & SCIENCE

See the world through brand new eyes, with collections of photography, useful guides and compelling stories of the vast beauty of the world around us:

R665

Veld

Garreth van Niekerk & Elsa Young

ISBN: 9781779890214

Covering 23 gardens and landscapes, richly supported by exquisite photographs and commissioned artworks, Veld is a beautiful tribute to Patrick Watson, South Africa’s most innovative and versatile landscape architect. Watson’s projects are creative and fresh with inspiration, as a highly sought-after designer responsible for over 200 gardens in Africa. Celebrate the combination of knowledge, skill and instinct that make up Watson and his work.

R465

Newman’s Birds by Colour Southern Africa

Kenneth Newman & Nicholas Newman

ISBN: 9781775848370/9781775848394

Perfect for beginner birders, Newman’ s Birds by Colour offers a quick and simple way to identify southern Africa’s most common birds, using colour as a starting point. Updated with the latest common names, habit information and up-to-date distribution maps, the fourth edition of Newman’s Birds is an informative introduction for any budding birder.

Brita Lomba & Ruth Parker

ISBN: 9781431435272

R595

Tree Encounters

Paying tribute to our oldest living companions, Tree Encounters uses evocative photoraphs to showcase the majestic trees that grace South Africa’s wild and urban spaces. Follow the accounts of South Africans across the country, who all have a special encounter with a tree: from urban landmarks to remote desert dwellers.

R475

The Secret Life of the Universe

Nathalie A. Cabrol

ISBN: 9781398531291

As we learn more about the universe through space exploration, a profound question remains: are we alone in the universe? Travel across the cosmos in this awe-inspiring journey into some of humanity’s most profound questions. Join Nathalie Cabrol and Carl Sagan as they journey through how life began, to the likeliest places for life in our cosmic neighbourhood.

Scott Ramsay

ISBN: 9781998956111

Find yourself in the wild places of Africa in this selection of powerful landscape, wildlife and portrait photography from across the continent. Reflecting on a deep connection with nature, Scott Ramsay’s collection is a call for the protection of the African wilderness, for the good of biodiverse landscapes and endangered species, and to fortify the human spirit. R290

The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World

Vernon RL Head

ISBN: 9781431435463

The 10th anniversary edition takes you on an adventure searching for the rarest bird in the world. As a partial detective trail and partial love affair, readers follow the story of an elusive bird, identified solely by its wing. Spanning decades, this book is a mediation on nature, ways of seeing and the naming of things we feel so compelled to label.

Also available in Afrikaans

F AITH

Find solace in the encouraging words of wisdom from the contemporary voices of faith and spirituality:

R102

With Me Always

Also available in Afrikaans

R186

Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids

Mornings With God

Sarah J. Portal

ISBN: 9781776477197

Read the beautifully illustrated story of a little girl who finds God when she is scared and lost. Give your children the opportunity to see God in their experiences and realize that He is always with them.

Sarah Young

ISBN: 9781991237200/9781991237217

Help your children build and maintain a relationship with God with Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids. Discover the daily practice of reading God’s word and talking to him about anything, from expressing fear and anxiety to happiness and excitement. Teach your children how to

Joyce Meyer

ISBN: 9781546009108

Experience the joy that comes in the morning with Joyce Meyer. Every new day is an invitation for fellowship and closeness with the Lord. This devotional is perfect for those looking to start their day right, by seeking guidance and comfort from The Holy Spirit, and praying through the day to

“RIGHT NOW, IN THIS VERY MOMENT, POWER FROM GOD IS ON AND FLOWING IN YOUR DIRECTION.”

Staying Power

Sarah Jakes Roberts

ISBN: 9781400254163

Let go of other people’s expectations and embrace the calling God has for you with the latest from Sarah Jakes Roberts. This guided journal draws on key themes and messages from Power Moves to help you bring your authentic self-back to life. Containing guided prompts and space to write your ideas and insights, Staying Power equips you to harness God’s power.

Disciple

Rorisang Thandekiso

ISBN: 9780796323309

Rorisang Thandekiso is one of South Africa’s most beloved media personalities. While she is known for her work an MC, presenter and successful producer, followers of Thandekiso know that she is also a devoted Christian. Take a deeper look at her relationship with faith in Disciple, through open-hearted and humorous musings about her relationship with God and how she commits daily to building that area of her life.

R359

R270

Gifts FOR HER Running out of

Volcano Pebble Series Khaki Bluetooth Headphones

ISBN: 6009545426058

Amplify Chorus 2.0

Rose Gold Bluetooth Headphones

ISBN: 6009545440016

Cat Cable Ties Set of 3

ISBN: 612615116702

Flametree Journals

Various Journals

ISBNS: 9781839648700/ 9781787550841/ 9781804172957

We have the perfect selection of for your growing

Jade Roller With Pen

ISBN: 612615119932

Chill Out Shower Steamers

ISBN: 5056004326221

Wake Up Shower Steamers

ISBN: 5056004326238

Oopsy Daisy Plasters

ISBN: 7169340000002

Flower Child Plasters

ISBN: 7169500000002

Himalayan Salt Lamp Mini Lamp

ISBN: 8054117621360

Mini Karaoke Microphone

ISBN: 612615083240

Women Light The Way Mini Balm Gift Set

ISBN: 6009705512652

Pelikan Jazz Pastel Ballpoint Pens

ISBN: 4012700812636

4012700812629

4012700812667

4012700812674

4012700812643

4012700812650

Soylite Travel-Lites Gift Pack Mini Candles

ISBN: 6009705513031

Stress Less

Bath Light

ISBN: 5056004398365

G IFTS FOR HIM of shelf space?

of stocking filllers and add-ons growing pile of books:

Tumbling Tower

48 Block Game

Wooden Chess & Draughts

2-in-1 Board Game

ISBN: 8052461965666

ISBN: 8056304486233

Playing Cards

2 Sets of Cards

ISBN: 8058093949913

Dominoes

29 Piece Set

ISBN: 8058093948435

Flametree Journals

Various Journals

ISBNS: 9781804177426/ 9781804176382/ 9781804172124

Eina Plasters

ISBN: 7165840000009

SOS Plasters

ISBN: 7075360000000

Yo-Yo Light-up Toy

ISBN: 8052783615621

Mini Wooden Hammer Multifunction Tool

ISBN: 612615069503

SOS Superpen

Amplify Oasis Series

Bluetooth Speaker

ISBN: 6009545426027

SOS Pocket Hero

11-in-1 Multifunction Credit Card

ISBN: 8052694001544

Mini Multifunction Pen

ISBN: 8052461962610

But Did You Die Plasters

ISBN: 7169330000005

S PORT

Bring out your competitive side and challenge yourself to reach new heights with inspiring and insightful chronicles from athletes around the world:

Run. Risk. Reward.

R330

Ryan Sandes

ISBN: 9781776391592

In the follow up to Trailblazer, Run. Risk. Reward. Ryan Sandes takes you along for the ride on life-threatening adventures around the globe. Travel through the Himalayas, along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, across the circumference of Lesotho and more, while gaining insight into Sandes’ personal life, career struggles, family and psyche as an ultra-endurance athlete.

Jürgen Klopp

Mark Hodgkinson

Elmar Neveling

ISBN: 9781529940749

As the mastermind behind Liverpool’s Premier Leage title in 2019, understand Jürgen Klopp’s career as a charismatic manager. In this definitive biography, discover his passion, man-management skills and football genius, with additional chapters covering Klopp’s final season at Anfield.

Twice the Glory

Lloyd Burnard & Khanyiso Tshwaku

ISBN: 9781776194100

The Springboks made history in 2023 when they became the only team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups. Discover how this victory was achieved through recounting the Boks journey from 2017: the disruption of Covid, the Siya Kolisi story and rising new talent. Filled with anecdotes and apt analysis of the Bok team, Twice the Glory is a tearful yet inspiring story of teamwork.

ISBN: 9781788405171

From Novak Djokovic’s war-torn beginnings in Serbia to rewriting tennis history, discover how his relentless pursuit for perfection has made him one of the most successful sportsmen throughout history. Dive into a world of meditation, shadowchasing, unorthodox methods and eccentric strategies that fuel Djokovic’s focus and resilience.

R465

Searching for Novak

R305

R335

Bok to Bok

Mike Greenaway

ISBN: 9780796178510

As a follow-up to The Fireside Springbok, Bok to Bok details the Springbok campaign at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Featuring analysis from sports journalist Mike Greenaway alongside commentary from various Springbok players and coaches, go behind the scenes and discover the story behind the Springboks success.

“Going back-to-back, or Bok to Bok, in World Cups has made us hungry for athird. Hopefully, we can keep going but we understand there is a massive mountain ahead of us.”

- EBEN ETZEBETH

Will Buxton

ISBN: 9780241712443

Will Buxton chronicles the history of Formula 1 in this definitive introduction to the world’s fastest sport. Get to know historical heroes and modern-day legends from more than 70 years of racing through the achievements of 45 drivers and other key figures in the sport. Featuring car mechanics, tyres, track design and the art of the pit stop paired with dynamic illustrations and much more!

H ISTORY

Looking to the past can often help us make sense of the present or plan for the future. Revisit the stories you may know, or discover new things about the past with our history selection:

Roger Southall

ISBN: 9781431435449

R340

Smuts and Mandela

The Golden Road

William Dalrymple

ISBN: 9781408864425

Stephen Fry

ISBN: 9780241486368

According to Roger Southall, to understand Nelson Mandela and his legacy as the leader of a democratic South Africa, one must first understand a predecessor of similar stature, Jan Smuts. Trace the parallels in the lives and political trajectories of two men known for their impact on South Africa as leaders, freedom fighters and nation-builders.

Beeld 50

Discover how Ancient India transformed the world through the cultural flow of Indian religions, languages, artistic and architectural forms and mathematics throughout the world. The Golden Road examines India’s forgotten position as a crucial economic and civilizational hub at the heart of ancient history and medieval history of Eurasia.

Compiled by Erika de Beer

ISBN: 9781776193684

Oor die afgelope 50 jaar is meer as 15 000 uitgawes van Beeld, een van die land se mees geliefde dagblaaie, gepubliseer. Regdeur hierdie 50 jaar is die mantra inredaksie: “Slaan die groot storie hard” en dek nuusberigte deeglik. In hierdie 50ste bestaansjaarviering deel joernaliste en redakteurs hul mees onvergeetlike ervarings met ‘n kykie agter die skerms na die grootste nuusgebeure van die afgelope halfeeu.

Money

David McWilliams

ISBN: 9781471195440

Money is the object of our desires and the engine of our genius. Whether you like it or not, the world revolves around money, but we rarely stop to think about it. Podcaster, columnist and broadcaster David McWilliams charts the relationship between people and money, from Ancient Africa to cryptocurrency, unlocking the mysteries and power of the thing that continues to shape our world.

Following the success of Heroes, Mythos and Troy, Stephen Fry returns with the most cunning hero of them all: Odysseus. In the aftermath of the Trojan War, Odysseus has angered Poseidon and is cursed to wander the seas as he attempts to return to his wife Penelope, waiting in Ithaca.

Bruce Gordon

ISBN: 9781529383454

The Bible is the best known and most influential book, yet it is a book that never was. The Bible as we know it is an inheritance of generations of people seeking to hear God’s voice. Each version is a revelation, evolving as a reflection of its own culture and moment. Discover the history of the book told through its diverse human encounters.

R465

R400

R485

H UMOUR

Laughter is the best medicine, and you’re guaranteed a giggle with fan favourites Madam and Eve and Zapiro, and fun facts from Mick O’Hare:

R230

Zapiro

ISBN: 9781431435302

Have I Got GNUs for You

Looking to win a pub quiz?

Mick O’Hare has a brand-new unbelievable fact book, perfect for curious minds and brainiacs alike. Here are some fun facts you can keep in your pocket:

Do yawns really freeze your brain?

Kind of. Yawning makes your brain cooler.

To help make sense of the year, who better than Zapiro to make us laugh, make us angry and most importantly: make us think? Determined to provoke a response from any South African, Have I Got GNUs for You is an electrifying collection that is sure to give us all some hope (or at the very least make us giggle) when all is crumbling. Yawns Freeze

Why do we laugh?

Laughter is a symbol of connection to other people.

What is the most abundant animal in the world? Nematode worms.

How loud is the sun? As heard from Earth, it would be the equivalent of 100 decibels.

R230

Homework of National Unity

Stephen Francis and Rico

ISBN: 9781431435425

Still going after 32 years, Madam and Eve is back with more hilarious cartoons, looking back after yet another year of daily life and politics in South Africa in Homework of National Unity. As a reminder to laugh at ourselves as a society, Madam and Eve is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to understand South African politics.

A NNUALS & GAMES

Get the perfect gift for any David Walliams, Paw Patrol, Pokémon, Barbie, Minecraft or Guinness World Records fan with these 2025 annuals:

David Walliams

ISBN: 9780008707996

R305

David Walliams Annual 2025

Paw Patrol

ISBN: 9780008616670

R305

Paw Patrol Annual 2025

Pokémon

ISBN: 9780008616779

R305

Pokémon Annual 2025

Packed with spectacular stories, fantastically fun activities and devilishly difficult puzzles, the first ever David Walliams annual is perfect for any fan of his memorable characters and laugh out loud stories. Learn how to draw Gangsta Granny, create character profiles and test your knowledge in the Mega Quiz!

R305

Barbie Annual 2025

Welcome to the Paw Patrol, with the 2025 annual filled with loads of stories, colouring pages and fun activities perfect for any Paw Patrol fan. Find new content from the TV Series, activities inspired by the paw-fect Paw Patrol film Movie and much more!

Barbie

ISBN: 9780008656843

Hey Barbie! The Barbie Annual 2025 is perfect for any Barbie fan. Packed with fantastic stories, activities, quizzes and games, you’re sure to be entertained. Join the Barbies in mindful affirmations, make friendship bracelets and explore what you want to be when you grow up. With amazing activities and lots of pink, the Barbie Annual 2025 will make a perfect stocking filler!

Mojang

ISBN: 9780008615666

It’s time for an adventure in the world of Minecraft. The Official Minecraft Ultimate Gift Box is packed with tips and tricks, mini versions of Minecraft Explorer’s Guide, an exclusive double-sided poster and a cute saddled pig build. Prepare for your next adventure in Minecraft with this amazing gift.

Discover new friends, locations and stories in the Pokémon Annual 2025. There is still more to learn about the most successful gaming franchise of all time, with new stories, profiles, activities, crafts and

ISBN: 9781913484552

What ’s New?

ICONS

Guinness Records 2025

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Guinness World Records with a brand-new edition for 2025, packed with revised and updated images, new facts, jaw-dropping feats and mind-blowing figures. With a glitzy new makeover and exciting new cover design, Guinness World Records 2025 is perfect for the whole family, from the bookworm to the casual browser.

We’re celebrating our landmark year by bestowing platinumgrade ICON status on a group of elite record breakers who fully embody what it means to be a Guinness World Records title holder Headlining this initiative are the likes of global pop sensation Taylor Swift ( right), basketball legend LeBron James and – the most iconic of all –Robert P the talle

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T OP 24 OF 2024

We may not have the same 24 hours in a day, and we can confidently share 24 books that our customers agreed were the highlight of their reading this year, with our bestsellers of 2024:

G IFT BOOKS

Get gifting with these perfect picks of classic tales and lasting lessons for all ages:

Following the Moon

James Norbury

ISBN: 9780241686737

From the author of Big Panda, Tiny Dragon, comes an emotive and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, life, death, change and loss. Following the Moon is a tale of an aged wolf who takes an orphaned pup under his wing and protects her as she embarks on an adventure to follow the moon.

The Little Prince Pop-up Book

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

ISBN: 9780008595227

Meet the pilot in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends to his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Adapted by Louise Greig and illustrated by Sarah Massani, discover the nature of love in a beautifully illustrated version of the tender and magical classic fable.

R605

R510

I NTO THE UNCUT GRASS TALKING ABOUT

Witty wordsmith and storyteller extraordinaire Trevor Noah brings a beautifully illustrated fable that explores conflict resolution and co-existing in a world where not everyone agrees. Drawing from his own childhood, Into the Uncut Grass blends imagination

Uncut Grass

Trevor Noah

ISBN: 9781770108943

Follow a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, into a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of solidarity, connection and finding peace with the people we love. Trevor Noah shares this story with his signature wit and imagination.

R EAD. R ELAX.

R EPEAT.

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C HILDREN'S

‘If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.’ – Roald Dahl

Age 0-5

Bluey: My Busy Books

ISBN: 9782764370278

Join Bluey and her family in an exciting new adventure! Featuring full page illustrations, an engaging storybook, an interactive playmat and 10 Bluey figures, you’re all set for story time with Bluey.

Age 0-5

Cook-off at Gogo’s Spaza

Nomkhubulwane, African Mother Christmas

Refiloe Moahloli

ISBN: 9781779990655

Join 17 local authors in a vibrant tapestry of South African culture in this enchanting treasury of songs and poems, curated specifically for young readers. Featuring traditional and contemporary stories in all 11 national languages, this book is perfect for bedtime reading or in the classroom. All that I am is a celebration of South Africa through language, culture and the power of storytelling.

6-9

Hierdie is ‘n boek oor monsters

Salamina Mosese

ISBN: 9780798184250

In the heart of Soweto, Gogo Tina enters The Great Soweto Cook-Off. Tumi comes up with the perfect plan: with the help of her cousins, they will surprise Gogo and help her win by any means necessary! Tumi is quick to realize that cooking is harder than it seems, and it’s not long before The Soweto Cook-Off starts to look like a culinary catastrophe…

Gcina Mhlophe

ISBN: 9781485641131

It’s December in the Valley of a Thousand Hills – a time when people return from the cities to relax, play in the sun and swim in the river. Wandering the streets of Durban, Thando wonders if Father Christmas will bring presents to the children of her Valley or if Gogo’s magical story of Nomkhubulwane, the rain goddess, will come true?

Jaco Jacobs

ISBN: 9781779990617

Hierdie is ’n boek oor feetjies. Daar is net een probleem… om elke hoek en draai kruip monsters weg wat lawwe poetse bak. Is daar ooit enige feetjies in hierdie boek? Vind feetjies en monsters in hierdie baie genotvolle avontuuur met Jaco Jacobs!

R167

R370

Phidal

R172

CHILDREN'S

Super Sleuth

Jeff Kinney

ISBN: 9780241583166

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess

David Walliams

ISBN: 9780008614515

Dilly loves a good murder, the kind you would find in a murder mystery novel. With her dog and faithful companion Watson, the duo looks for clues and try to solve mysteries in her neighbourhood. Now aboard an ocean liner to London with a thousand other passengers, Dilly and Waston are in the perfect place to solve a murder…

Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things

Andy Griffiths

ISBN: 9781035046164

From the bestselling author of the Treehouse series comes a brand-new series waiting for readers to get lost in. Join in on the adventure to the moon without a rocket ship or fight a giant octopus underwater! In the Land of Lost Things, you won’t want to be found.

Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer in the 19th installment of the Wimpy Kid series. When the Heffley’s agree to spend summer break with both Mom and Dad’s sides of the family, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffley’s pull off the ultimate scheme?

Rick Riordan

ISBN: 9780241691700

R330

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess

Percy Jackson saved the world multiple times, so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year comes to an end, and gods don’t do anything for free. Percy and his friends agree to pet-sit for Hecate but it’s not long before things start to go wrong…

Katie Kirby

ISBN: 9780241647202

Lottie Brooks is back, and this time, instead of sharing all of her embarrassing and cringeworthy moments with you, she’s here to help you tell your story. Packed with Lottie inspired activities, life advice from Lottie and friends, and space to write and draw; create your own Lottie Brooks inspired diary!

How To Train Your Dragon Tales

Cressida Cowell

ISBN: 9781444979923

Travel back into the world of How to Train Your Dragon with three new short stories. Travel back to the Isle of Berk, currently being stalked by a deadly sea dragon, join Toothless as he trains a human, and watch Hiccup’s Windwalker enter his chrysalis stage. This illustrated paperback is the perfect gift for any dragon-rider in training.

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RIAAN MANSER TALKING ABOUT

Riaan Manser & Murray Williams

R250

My First Frozen Adventure

ISBN: 9780637006347/9780637006361

Embark on an incredible journey with South Africa’s favourite explorer, Riaan Manser, this time joined by Dan Skinstad, as they kayak around Iceland. Navigate treacherous high seas, battle fierce winter storms and brave an active volcano in this heartwarming story, filled with courage, determination and inspiration. Crammed with fun facts and information from Riaan’s actual adventures, with captivating words and enchanting illustrations.

Mpicture book, perfect for explorers-to-be of any age. Always seeking a new adventure, Riaan reminisces about his travels and continues to inspire everyone around him to get out there and do the things that scare you.

As a seasoned explorer you’ve shared your experiences travelling the world in My First African Adventure and My First Island Adventure. What would you like to share with children through your books?

As parents, we need every excuse we can to get our kids spending more time outdoors. I have two little boys that inspire me, and I want to share my world with other families who in turn, want to inspire their kids. My goal is to get children so fired up that they tire their parents out and get parents outside with them exploring new places all the time.

In your career as an explorer, what is your most cherished memory from any of your expeditions?

It has been more than two decades of innumerable moments and while I’d be upsetting many a country and a friend by creating a list, there are some worth mentions. Crossing the finish line of my circumnavigation of Africa, rowing into New York, from Morocco, alongside the Statue of Liberty with my now-wife Vasti beside me. Lastly, spending the morning meeting Mr. Mandela and having him tell me that what I have achieved will inspire the youth of our continent.

Travelling solo and exploring the less visited parts of the world can be a daunting experience. Is there any wisdom you can share with budding explorers?

Stop finding excuses for why you can’t do something and find reasons why you can instead. From my own experience, I know the secret is to act and to do. There are enough people talking about doing something, but you cannot expect results without action. So, if you are reading this and have something you’ve always dreamed of doing, stand up and get the ball rolling. You know what you want to achieve, do and do it now.

CHILDREN'S

Roald Dahl

ISBN: 9780241618783

R310

Charlie and the Christmas Factory

The Wild Robot

R260

David Baddiel

ISBN: 9780008621964

Return to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl with 12 new Christmas short stories, featuring your favourite characters from an amazing line up of children’s authors. Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list? How does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory? Find out in the perfect seasonal read.

Rachel Renée Russell

ISBN: 9781398541269

Peter Brown

ISBN: 9781800789913

When Roz the Robot opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. With no idea how she got there, or what her purpose is, all she knows is that she needs to survive. Soon Roz learns about the island, befriends the animals and begins to feel at home before her mysterious past comes to haunt her…

Benny spends every weekend helping his dad by working at their burger van. When Benny finds his grandfather’s old recipe book and follows his instructions, he starts making incredible food. Soon, his delicious burgers attract the unwanted attentions of fast-food giant Bonkers Burgers. Now, Benny and his dad must find a way to defeat the competition and share his love for food with the world.

Nikki Maxwell is back. It’s almost time to start school again and Nikki is a little worried, usually she has her friends to help but this time they need her. When Nikki starts feeling overwhelmed, her bratty little sister, Brianna, steals her diary. How much damage could Brianna do before Nikki gets back on her feet?

Michael Morpurgo

ISBN: 9780008352141

Britain. 1815. Cobweb knows nothing of the war – he loves being a young puppy, playing with his owner and chasing rabbits. When he is taken away from his owner suddenly, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover’s Dog – herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles. As the Napoleonic wars end, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible story.

R330

Small Fry

R330

When the World Tips Over

Evenfall: The Golden Linnet

Alexander Armstrong

ISBN: 9780008697006

Jandy Nelson

ISBN: 9781406363098

When an enigmatic girl rainbow-haired girl shows up in Paradise Springs, Northern California, the Fall siblings Wynton, Miles, and sister Dizzy fall into tumult. Years ago, the Fall siblings’ father disappeared mysteriously and left their family in pieces. Follow the Fall siblings and the mysterious girl as they figure out how they are all connected, while trying to keep themselves whole.

The Glass Girl

Kathleen Glasgow

ISBN: 9780861544271

Bella is needed by everyone in her life. Her mum needs her support after the divorce, her dad needs her to look after her sister and her ex needs her to not be too much. When her grandmother dies, the only thing that dulls the pressure is alcohol. Everyone drinks, right? No big deal...

13-year-old Sam thinks he’s an ordinary boy. But destiny knows better. Sam is part of an ancient order of heroes who once protected the world. As an age-old enemy is closing in, Sam must uncover family secrets, face deadly foes and undertake dangerous journeys to unlock his true powers.

Age 13+

Ons laaste legendariese somer

Fanie Viljoen

ISBN: 9780637005623

Tobi, Rowan en Dean besef matriek gaan rof wees. Die onderwysers deel alreeds huiswerk uit en dis nou eers die einde van graad elf. Daarom moet hulle hierdie laaste Desember-vakansie legendaries maak. ‘n Legendariese misverstand, legendariese surfing, legendariese meisie en dalk ‘n legendariese soen – dit alles maak ‘n legendariese somer.

Derek Landy

ISBN: 9780008708481

A pair of ghost-hunting journalists travel to the most haunted house in Britain to interview the king of television magic, Romeo Gideon. Instead, they find a body hanging from the rafters, likely the work of a killer wielding magic. Enlisting the help of two mysterious detectives, Skullduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain, they must figure out who the killer is before they are trapped in the city.

Karen M. McManus

ISBN: 9780241676998

Jewel thieves Kat and her mother Jamie, have their sights set on billionaire Ross Sutherland as their final target. When they infiltrate Sutherland’s birthday party and find Jamie’s ex-husband and ex-stepson Liam scheming to scam Sutherland’s youngest daughter, Kat knows Liam may be the only one she can trust, as the night takes a turn for the worse.

R270

R320

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S UCH CHARMING LIARS

CHAPTER ONE

Kat

“Would the young lady like to see something with a pearl?” “I’d love to,” I say.

The voice I use isn’t mine. It’s what Gem calls “vaguely posh”; meant to convey a childhood at British boarding schools interrupted by a transatlantic move to New England that almost, but not entirely, eliminated my accent. It’s a lot to get across in three words and I don’t think I nailed it, but the man behind the counter smiles kindly.

“Sixteen is an important birthday,” he says.

I couldn’t agree more, which is why I spent mine in my friend Hannah’s hot tub with Nick Sheridan and a flask of tequila. But now is not the time to share that recollection, so I just smile demurely as Gem says, “A special day for my special girl.”

Gem’s accent is impeccable. She sounds like a BBC presenter and looks like a twenty-first-century version of the grandmother on Downton Abbey. I barely recognized her when she came to pick me up, and couldn’t stop stealing glances at her transformation during the drive to the Prudential Center in Back Bay. Gem’s coarse steel-gray hair is concealed beneath a silvery chignon. She’s decked out in an elegant blue suit that would fit in at a royal wedding, and she’s done some kind of makeup magic that’s tamed her leathery skin into soft, powdery lines.

I don’t recognize myself, either, when I glance into the mirror behind the counter. I’m a buttery blond, for one thing, and I’m wearing a blouse-and-skirt combo that looks expensive, even though I’m sure it’s not. The nonprescription tortoiseshell glasses I have on are so cute that I might make them a permanent part of my wardrobe. Gem and I are cosplaying the kind of people who swan into Bennington & Main to celebrate birthdays with expensive jewelry, and we are pulling it off.

“Something like this?” the sales associate asks, holding up a delicate rose-gold ring with a single gray pearl. It’s exactly the kind of ring a wealthy, indulgent grandmother would buy, and even though Gem is none of those things, she gives a regal nod of approval.

“Try it on, Sophie,” she says.

I slip it onto my right index finger and hold out my hand, admiring the subtle shine. Not my style at all, but perfect for SophieHicks-Hartwell. That’s my getting-into-character name, which I picked not only because it, too, sounds vaguely posh, but because it’s the name of a girl whose Instagram identity was stolen in a twisted true crime story that I devoured recently on my favorite podcast. A little inside joke that even Gem didn’t catch.

“It’s so pretty,” I say. “What do you think, Nana?”

“Very sweet,” Gem says, peering over her bifocals. “But a bit on the small side.”

That’s the cue for the sales associate, whose name tag reads bernard, to show us bigger and better rings. Gem’s eyes rove over them like dual cameras, capturing every detail of the luxe designs and storing them away for future reference. Gem might be pushing seventy, but her memory is a thousand times sharper than mine. Photographic, my mother always says.

“Should we look at something with a diamond?” she asks.

Hell yeah is on the tip of my tongue, but that’s a Kat response. Sophie would never. “Really? Could we?” I simper as Bernard pulls out another tray.

“Looks like your grandmother is getting ready to spoil you,” he says, eyes gleaming with the reflected glow of a bigger commission.

For the first time, my stomach swoops guiltily. When Gem proposed this little field trip, I was more than happy to come along, because Bennington & Main is a retail nightmare— a historic family-owned store that got snapped up by an obnoxious crypto billionaire and transformed into a Tiffany copycat. The new CEO hired an emerging designer to update what he called the company’s “staid” style, then fired her once her designs took off.

In other words, Bennington & Main is the perfect target for Gem’s latest business: selling near-perfect fakes of iconic jewelry designs. Customers get the look they want at sterling and-cubic-zirconia prices, and a shady company loses value. Win-win, if by win you mean a crypto bro loses. Which I do.

Catherine Doyle

ISBN: 9781398528383

R330

The Dagger and the Flame

Dustin Thao

ISBN: 9781035008971

R260

When Haru was Here

Stephanie Garber

ISBN: 9781399721516

Two rival assassins, pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge. In Fantome, shade-magic is a scarce commodity controlled by two enemies, the Cloaks and the Daggers. Seraphine seeks refuge with the Cloaks after her mother is murdered, and when she comes face-to-face with the heir of the Daggers, Sera must choose between forgiveness and revenge.

R320

The Grandest Game

Jennifer Lynne Barnes

ISBN: 9780241672044

Re-enter the world of The Inheritance Games in this brand-new spinoff series. Welcome to The Grandest Game, where anyone has a shot at fortune. This year’s game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. Every player has their secrets and as tensions rise, challenges push players to their limits. Soon it becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules…

To cope with the grief of losing his best friend, Eric starts making up scenarios in his head. One day, Haru, the boy he can’t stop dreaming about, appears in his life and Eric suddenly has someone to talk to. The only problem is, no one else can see him. Eric must confront his reality as they spend more time together and Eric’s real-world relationships start to suffer.

Immortal Dark

Tigest Girma

ISBN: 9781444978612

A society of vampires originating in Africa can only feed from select human bloodlines. When heiress Kidan’s sister disappears, she is convinced a vampire stole her; specifically, the alluring vampire tied to her own house, Susenyos Sagad. Kidan must infiltrate the secret society of vampires, find her sister and make it out alive.

Snowflakes are falling. Invitations are arriving. It’s the eve of Great Holiday Eve, and Scarlett is planning a spectacular Holiday Celebration for the city. Donatella is searching for the perfect gift and Legend is not a fan of the Great Holiday. Surely there is some holiday magic swirling around that will make this Great Holiday one to remember.

R395

Harry Potter: The Complete Collection

J. K. Rowling

ISBN: 9781408856772

NOW: R975

Harry Potter: Owl Post Box Set

J. K. Rowling

ISBN: 9781526676511

Make your bookshelf magical with this starry book-trunk Harry Potter hardcover collection, compete with character stickers, spectacular cover illustrations and much more!

Enjoy a paperback collection of the greatest children’s book series of all time. Whisk yourself away to Hogwwarts with this seven novel boxset perfect for any book lover’s collection.

T HE MAGIC CONTINUES...

SHOP HARRY POTTER GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES

The Pop-Up Wizard Chess Set

ISBN: 9798886635119

Hogwarts Christmas Wreath and Wand Set

ISBN: 9780762466979

Harry’s

Illuminating Wand

ISBN: 9798886636727

Dobby Christmas Stocking Mini Kit

ISBN: 9780762487578

Elder Wand Illuminating Wand Pen

ISBN: 9798886637144

B OOKTOK TOP 10

You’ve heard of BookTok and all the wonders that come with the For You Page. Scrolling through the best in romance, fantasy, dark academia and so much more has kept many young adult readers captivated throughout the year. Regardless of genre, find the perfect gift for any BookTok expert in our top sellers of 2024:

TOP READERS FOR GEN Z-ERS

Hungry for information, constantly challenging themselves to try new things, tech savvy and passionate about their beliefs. Yes – we’re talking about Gen Z. Find a reflective summer read for your favourite Gen Z-er in our perfectly giftable young adult selection:

O N THE MOVE?

Relaxing with a book is a vacation staple. To keep your mind at ease, we have the perfect collection of nifty travel accessories to keep your nose in a book.

Smartphone Tripod

Adjustable Tripod Legs

ISBN: 612615104617

Bike Phone Holder

Adjustable Mounting

ISBN: 612615077928

Blue Slap

Luggage Tag

ISBN: 612615117464

Travel Organiser Set

Set of 3

ISBN: 8053610785319

Fiets Bike Tool

Travel Book Rest Grey

ISBN: 5035393358044

Travel Book Rest Mint

ISBN: 5035393358051

Various Themed Umbrella’s Umbrella

ISBN: 9789500950107/ 9789500950077/ 9789500950084/ 9789500950091/ 9789500950060

World Traveller

Luggage Tag

ISBN: 612615102354

Travel Hat Clip Clip

ISBN: 612615113114

Tag Along Bag Strap

Travel Scale Scale

ISBN: 612615122192

ISBN: 612615040830

Fiesta & Siesta

Folding Paper Fan

ISBN: 8052783613702

Portable Jewelry Case Striped

ISBN: 612615103092

Striped Travel Case Mini Cases

ISBN: 612615102958

Home Story Padlock

8 Digit Combination Padlock

ISBN: 6006236151350

Book Themed Totes

Tote Bags

ISBN: 9780735382428/9780735365339/ 9780735381469/9780735372733

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1 OF 10 HAMPERS OF 10 BOOKS FROM OUR FESTIVE COLLECTION, OR 1 OF 10 EXCLUSIVE BOOKS VOUCHERS WORTH R1000!

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