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A WORD FROM OUR CEO A WORD FROM OUR CEO
As 2025 draws to a close, I nd myself re ecting on what a privilege it is to be able to do what we do and to once again share our Christmas choice of books with you. This has been a year of continued growth, lots of exciting new releases and the ongoing support from the people who matter most to us, you our customers.
At a time when choice is abundant, we’re grateful that so many of you continue to choose books, not only for their entertainment value or to escape, but also as a means to connect, re ect, and grow. At Exclusive Books, we have had a very rewarding year marked by a strong sales performance, as we have been part of a resurgence in book sales in South Africa. Book sales have shown nice growth over the last four years. So, who said book selling was a twilight industry !!! The growing numbers demonstrate that more people are turning to books for comfort, curiosity and connection, showing the continued loyalty of readers who really understand the lasting value of books.
Reading has always been a way of life for us, the cornerstone of our culture and a source of connection and inspiration for our teams who select the books that you see in our stores. Each individual store selects the books that they have on display so we are better able to serve our communities based on the store customer pro le. We like to think of ourselves as a chain of “independent” bookstores. Books remain one of the few things that can both ground and lift us at the same time. Our teams work hard every day to deliver on that promise.
We are very grateful to you, our customers, for your ongoing support. Your love for great writing, your trust in our recommendations and your appreciation of the written word drives us forward. Because of you, we’re able to support authors, promote diverse voices and invest in creating a richer reading culture for generations to come.
I’m very proud to present our annual Christmas Catalogue, a showcase of the very best the season has to o er from books to gifts, for you to share or to keep for yourself. We hope you’ll nd titles that delight, inspire and speak to the spirit of this time of year. We also hope you will have fun going through the catalogue as we had so much fun as a team putting it together.
In the end, it’s not about the books on our shelves, it’s about the people who open them. Our sincere thanks for being part of our story in 2025 and we look forward to being there for you in 2026 and beyond.
Wishing you a fabulous festive season, and a stack of great books to keep you company.
Grattan Kirk Chief Executive Officer
FICTION
Spruce up your shelf with the best of fiction, from heavy-hitters and fan-favourites to local debuts and fairytale endings.
The Wish
Heather Morris R405
A dying teenager and a young man, searching for a connection, form an unexpected friendship through video games. From the bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a story of family, heartbreak and happy endings.
ISBN:9780857528889
The Elements Collection
John Boyne R445
John Boyne sheds light on abuse from four different perspectives: the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator and the survivor. Water, Earth, Fire and Air come together in The Elements collection, a quartet of narratives woven together into a tapestry of interconnected lives.
ISBN:9781787335745
What We Can Know
Ian McEwan R405
From the bestselling author of Atonement comes a literary thriller told through the past, present and future. Scholar Tom Metcalfe is searching for the lost art of the world when he stumbles upon a clue that may lead to an elusive lost poem.
ISBN:9780798185677
ISBN:9780798185707
Sweetie Nataniël R310
’n Ou dame wat op die Hennopsrivier afdryf, ’n groep mal karakters en vele meer kry hul stories in hierdie versameling deur sanger Nataniël. Sweetie is ’n ode aan pragtige dinge, die vele stories uit Nataniël se lewe en hoe prag en praal ons lewens kan verryk.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
Skorpio
Deon Meyer R385
Voor die spieël in die groot badkamer, haar vingerpunte om die lipstiffie. Sy wend dit aan met meganiese spiergeheue, haar gedagtes by môre, bewus van die onderdrukte spanning in haar. Sy weet dis oor die vergadering wat voorlê, ondanks die gewone diplomatieke voorspel en haar deeglike voorbereiding. Want die Russe is hierdie keer . . . Dis asof die volume van hul jovialiteit, hulgasvryheid en hartlikheid net so ’n aks afgedraai is. Is dit omdat hulle vermoed waarom sy hier is? Of dalk bloot die invloed van hul oorlog met Oekraïne op die Russiese nasionale gees?
Of die feit dat alles verander het sedert haar laaste besoek, ’n dekadegelede, toe sy nog adjunk-direkteur-generaal van Kernkragregulering en Bestuur was? Want die politieke landskap in al twee lande – en wêreldwyd – lyk baie anders. Sy is nuut, haar Russiese eweknieë ook, en daar is geen ou, gevestigde kontakte en vertrouensverhoudings nie. Dit gaan moeilik
Speurders Griessel en Cupido is terug in 'n nuwe spannende intrige deur Deon Meyer. 'n Vriend is dood en nog 'n lyk wat ontdek word na 'n ontploffing, is alles deel van die Stellenbosch-misterie wat die speurders in Skorpio moet oplos. wees môre. Sy sal dit baie delikaat moet hanteer. Sy is nie hier om Suid-Afrika se belange te skaad nie. Inteendeel. Sy is hier om op haar land se belange aan te dring. En dié van die naasbestaandes. Sy sal die ultimatum stel. Diplomaties. Beslis. Hoe sal hulle reageer? Dit is die groot vraag. Sy draai die lipstiffie toe, neem bestek van haar voorkoms. Die meestal grys hare is versteek onder die vrolike veelkleur van ’n kopdoek. Haar lyf is skraal in die helder mbhaco-omvourok, sy is nog kaalvoet, haar skoene wag langs een van die leunstoele in die voorste ontvangsvertrek van die Deluxe Suite. 10 Dis goed genoeg vir ’n aand by die Groot Moskouse Staatsirkus, dink sy. Sy kyk na haar Apple-horlosie. Tyd om haar persoonlike assistent en die Russiese attaché in die voorportaal te gaan ontmoet. Sy stap uit, na die slaapkamer toe. Deur die oop venster hoor sy die geruis van die vroegaandverkeer in die breë Teatral’nyy Proyezd. Dis nog lig buite. Sy kyk weer uit oor Revolusieplein, na die Vitali-fontein en die broeiende, bonkige Karl Marx-monument. Hierdie deel van die stad herinner haar aan Parys, elke keer. Die wye boulevards, die drieverdieping-argitektuur. Sy trek die venster toe, neem haar klein handsak op die bed, loop deur na die voorvertrek vir haar skoene. Sy hoor die biep van ’n elektriese slot, dink dit is die kamer langsaan s’n. Haar kamerdeur gaan oop. Meteens en onverwags. Hulle kom in. Ses mans. Groot en genadeloos. Sy snak na asem, woordeloos verstar. Die voorste een gryp haar, druk ’n hand oor haar mond.Haar naam is Aishah Fernandez. Sy is twee-en-sestig jaar oud.
ISBN:9781779860248
Deja vu Chanette Paul R370
’n Nuwe spanningsverhaal deur Chanette Paul. Zabeth Meyer doen navorsing vir misdaadskrywer Wilbur Sheldon wanneer vreemde tragedies die Sheldon-gesin begin teister. Zabeth en Wilbur moet die gesin se donker geheime ontrafel voordat iemand anders seerkry.
ISBN:9781529442359
Circle of Days
Ken Follett R465
Discover one of the world’s greatest mysteries in this epic fiction from bestseller Ken Follett. Circle of Days is an intertwining tale of a flint miner, a priestess who believes in the impossible and the creation of a monument that will define civilisation: Stonehenge.
ISBN:9780798185523
Al die swendelaars
Chris Karsten R330
Speurder Arrie Dogh het nog een saak om op te los voordat hy kan aftree. Wanneer hy 'n rooftog begin ondersoek, ontdek Arrie gou dat daar baie meer aan die misdaad skuil as wat die oog sien.
ISBN:9781408724859
Remain
Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan R320
Romance and suspense collide in this epic love story with a paranormal twist. Tate Donovan is in Cape Cod to design his best friend’s summer home when he meets Wren, a woman with a troubled past. Tate must uncover the truth to save his blossoming relationship with Wren.
ISBN:9781035072088
The Last Love Song
Lucinda Riley R405
A story of love and loss from the bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series. Sorcha O’Donovan is searching for a life outside of West Cork when she runs into struggling musician, Con Daly. Together they must navigate fame, success, loss and secrets that have tragic consequences.
ISBN:9780241743997
The Impossible Fortune
Richard Osman R405
A new mystery is afoot in the latest installment of the Thursday Murder Club series. The Thursday Murder Club has a wedding to plan but when a guest fears for their life, can the gang stop the murder before it happens?
ISBN:9781431436385
The Secret of Secrets
Dan Brown R605
Dan Brown, bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, returns after 10 years. Robert Langdon and celebrated academic Katherine Solomon are in Prague for a lecture when Katherine disappears without a trace. Langdon must solve the age-old mystery tangled up in Katherine’s disappearance.
ISBN:9781399703352
The Widow
John Grisham R405
The king of legal thrillers is back.
Simon Latch is a struggling lawyer so when a widow shows up in his office to secure a new will for 20 million dollars, he feels his luck is about to change. The only problem is, this widow’s story seems too good to be true…
ISBN:9780624091486
Die drie weduwees
Irma Venter R360
LOCAL
Die volgende boek in die misdaadfiksie-reeks van Irma Venter. Ami Prinsloo moet 'n onopgeloste saak uit die 1990s ondersoek, wat deur die afgetrede polisiegeneraal aan haar oorhandig is, met die hulp van sy drie eksvroue.
IN CONVERSATION WITH KOPANO MATLWA
Bosadi
Kopano Matlwa
Two women form a fragile sisterhood as their lives intertwine through grief, gender, immigration and the impossible expectations placed on Black women. Bosadi asks, how do you survive a strange life that everyone insists is normal?
Known for her novels tackling complex issues surrounding race, gender, class and politics, Kopano Matlwa returns with her latest novel, Bosadi, a tale of two women trapped by circumstance. We spoke to Kopano about Bosadi, what inspires her writing and how she crafts intricate, important stories.
Congratulations on publishing Bosadi! Your books Coconut, Spilt Milk and Period Pain contain social commentary on womanhood, politics, race and class. What can readers expect from Bosadi?
With all my books I try write from a place of truth and vulnerability. I challenge myself to explore topics that frighten me, that force me to confront what is difficult, perhaps even shameful, but are ultimately honest. And as such (hopefully!) I connect with the truth-seeker in all of us.
Your novels are fictional but pull topics, themes and characters from real life. How do you balance the inclusion of complex political themes with narrative storytelling?
I write about what moves me, what I care about, what I am grappling with. It’s never an academic exercise for me. If it reads like that, that’s purely coincidental. I write selfishly, for myself first, because I need to. I need to make sense of the world we live in and when that resonates with others, I am delighted.
As a doctor and global health practitioner and a decorated scholar, you’ve said before that you love medicine just as much as you love writing. Does your work in public health influence your writing?
All of my life influences my writing: the courtside chat at a netball match; the rich history and culture I encounter in the countries I get to visit through my work; the families I have sat next to year after year at my local church; or a line in a song that moves me to play it over and over again.
ISBN:9780008640217
End Game
Jeffrey Archer R399
London, 2012. The Olympic Games is now a target for a devastating international attack that will leave the world in chaos. Commander William Warwick is on the case to stop the assassin before it’s too late.
ISBN:9781398535169
We Love You, Bunny
Mona Awad R425
A dark and delirious sequel to bestseller and viral sensation, Bunny. Samantha has just published her first novel, and the Bunnies are not happy with how Sam told their story. But the Bunnies have a plan to set the record straight, and it starts with kidnapping Sam.
ISBN:9780857505620
Exit Strategy
Lee Child & Andrew Child R405
This latest Jack Reacher novel features his most unexpected adventure yet. Jack Reacher has three stops on his to-do list today. Not all of them were planned for. When he finds a mysterious note in his pocket, his curiosity takes him on a new mission.
ISBN:9781529956887
Gone Before Goodbye
Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben R295
Actress and producer Reese Witherspoon and author Harlan Coben combine their storytelling talents in this gripping thriller following a disgraced army surgeon who is given a second chance when a mysterious client requires unconventional medical assistance.
ISBN:9781805463368
Cursed Daughters
Oyinkan Braithwaite R395
From the author of My Sister the Serial Killer comes a haunting new novel. Eniiyi looks exactly like her dead aunt Monife, and her family thinks she is cursed with a similar fate. When Eniiyi falls for a boy, she can no longer run from her family’s history.
ISBN:9780241761144
The Predicament
William Boyd R405
Gabriel Dax is back in the shadows in this thrilling sequel to Gabriel’s Moon. Dax discovers that there is a plot to assassinate magnetic young President John F. Kennedy. Between Guatemala and Germany, Gabriel must navigate a dangerous conspiracy with global consequences.
Katabasis
R. F. Kuang
R455
From the bestselling author of Babel and The Poppy War trilogy comes a hellish love story. Alice will do anything to be a professor of magic, including going to hell with her biggest rival, Peter Murdoch, to save her professor’s soul for a recommendation letter.
ISBN:9781399631334
Alchemy of Secrets
Stephanie Garber
R465
Enter a brand-new world with Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart. Alchemy of Secrets starts with a class in an old movie theatre, where a curious student tracks down a local legend to prove that magic is real.
ISBN:9781526686824
Among the Burning Flowers
Samantha Shannon R460
A fantasy prequel that sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world of The Priory of the Orange Tree. Discover the beginnings of the Draconic Army and the world of Yscalin, in this epic story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
On the seventh day of spring, her eyes snapped open, as if the Saint had reached down from the holy court of Halgalant to wake her. Nearby, her First Lady of the Bedchamber slept on the truckle bed, dark curls fanned across the pillow. Priessa had always been a deep sleeper. Marosa listened. Half of her was in her skin, the other half elsewhere, elsewhen. Three memories flared in quick succession: a whisper at her ear, a hand tight around hers, a scream. When nothing disturbed the silence of her room, she rose and laced a sleeveless robe over her smock. The air was like melted butter around her; even the smallest movements drew sweat. She opened the doors of her apartments, hoping for a cool breeze, an iced drink. From the bruised light in the corridor, it was daybreak. She rarely woke so early of her own accord. ‘Donmata.’ The voice came from her left, where Ermendo Vuleydres stood by a window, armed with a pistol and rapier, a halberd near at hand. He must be cooking like a crab in all that gilded armour. ‘Ermendo,’ Marosa said, ‘did you feel something just now?’ ‘A small tremor.’ ‘Is that not the sixth in as many days?’ ‘I believe so.’ His weathered face betrayed nothing. The Vardya were too disciplined to display such a base emotion as fear. ‘I will take my usual turn,’ Marosa said. ‘If you are at liberty.’ ‘Of course, Your Radiance.’ There were occasional tremors in Cárscaro, but never so many, so close together.
ROMANCE
ISBN:9780349442273
The Defender
Ana Huang
R305
A steamy sports romance, perfect for fans of the Twisted Love series. Vincent is the captain of Blackcastle Football Club and has to start living with the coach’s daughter to escape crazed fans. The problem? Brooklyn, the coach’s daughter and team nutritionist, hates him.
ISBN:97814642371575
Tell Me Softly
Mercedes Ron R265
The first in a new series, from Booktok sensation Mercedes Ron. Kamila Hamilton is stuck between two brothers, Thiago and Taylor, who burst back into her life suddenly. Who will Kami choose, and will everything explode into a thousand pieces again?
ISBN:9781776195176
Pillow Talk
Nivashni Nair Sukdhev
R260
Shona Shah, a bridal desginer, has a chaotic life. Shona is juggling pressure from her family, taking a leap of faith for her career and to make things worse, her casual relationship is starting to get serious. This is a story of family, friendship, love and chasing your dreams.
ISBN:9781398540460
Slow Burn
Oti Mabuse
R425
Lira re-discovers her love for Latin Ballroom dancing when she secretly auditions for a new dance show, only to be reunited with the last dancer she ever felt a connection with, Gabriele. A sizzling romance debut from Oti Mabuse.
IBSN:9781526654588
IBSN:9780008661076
ISBN:9781398547421
ISBN:9780624095682
BIOGRAPHY
We can all learn something from each other’s stories – from humble beginnings to unexpected endings. Learn more from these perspective-filled reads.
All the Way to the River
Elizabeth Gilbert
R490
From the author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic comes a reflection on pain, loss and restoration. Elizabeth Gilbert details her story of what started as a blossoming love story and quickly turned into her biggest nightmare.
Fly, Wild Swans
Jung Chang
R425
24 years after the release of Wild Swans, comes the long-awaited sequel from Jung Chang. Fly, Wild Swans is a complex history of a family living in a communist dictatorship, and how their past shaped Jung’s future.
We Did Ok, Kid
Sir Anthony Hopkins
R605
Sir Anthony Hopkins shares his illustrious film and theatre career, difficult childhood and path to sobriety in this long-awaited memoir. From struggling in drama school to his iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter, this is the story of an iconic man.
My jaar van vrees en vryheid
Marita van der Vyver
R375
LOCAL AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
Verloor jouself in hierdie bevrydende verhaal van die waag van 'n kans van die geliefde skrywer Marita van der Vyver. Nadat sy haar huis tydens die COVID-19-pandemie verkoop het, reis Marita en haar Fransman oor die wêreld om te verken, te leer en ware vryheid te vind.
ISBN:9781399619356
Finding My Way
Malala Yousafzai
R465
Go beyond the headlines with global icon, Malala Yousafzai. Malala shares her struggles and triumphs making a place for herself in the world through stories of friendship, first love, anxiety and self-discovery.
ISBN:9781067228989
IN CONVERSATION WITH BONANG MOHALE
Bonang Francis Mohale – known as a leader, Chancellor, Chairman, Sherpa of the Values 20 (V20), businessman, change agent, social justice activist and defender of democracy – how do you hope to be seen through your new book, Coming in From the Cold?
As an ordinary township boy who dares us to remember, to chronicle, archive, curate, speak out and tell our story. A township boy who refuses to be just ordinary and now uses his struggles, like so many Black people, to demonstrate that power lies in telling one’s story – the seam that stitches together both our horrible and wondrous, and our joys and devastations in a way that is cathartic, by shining a light for justice.
What do you hope readers can learn from your story?
For anyone who has been told they do not belong and for anyone who dares to remember, this is a mirror of what happens whenever one group declares another less worthy. Oppression wears many faces, namely race, religion, gender, body, origin, etc. yet always the same root – power refusing to see humanity. Readers must see both hope and the brutality of poverty – the resilience, the echo of memory carried by those who refused silence – to feel how deeply interconnected we all are … one humanity!
Coming in From the Cold Bonang Francis Mohale R370
LOCAL
Bonang Francis Mohale has defied odds, challenged the status quo and carved his own path. Coming in From the Cold is his story in detail, from growing up in the township to being appointed the Chancellor of the University of the Free State, and everything in between.
ISBN:9780241761724
Mother Mary Comes to Me
Arundhati Roy R445
Mother Mary Comes to Me, is an enlightening memoir of how Arundhati Roy became the person and the writer she is. In her first memoir, Roy shares the experiences that shaped her, particularly her relationship with her mother Mary.
IN CONVERSATION WITH NOZIPHO TSHABALALA
Nozipho Tshabalala is no stranger to success. As a journalist, conversation strategist and CEO of The Conversation Strategists, Nozipho has worked with The World Bank Group, UN agencies and global companies to be able to use conversations as a tool for societal change. We spoke to her about her journey so far.
Congratulations on publishing your first book! With a number of achievements under your belt though your work as a conversation facilitator, how does it feel to call yourself an author?
It’s a little surprising, even for me! I did not set out to be an author and I didn’t have a memoir on my radar. A few conversations opened me up to this journey of reflection and the opportunity to share my story in my own voice. A fight with my husband, a disagreement with a friend, a nudge from my publisher, and finally a song I heard in church was enough to get me to realise that I actually had a story to tell.
For those who may not be familiar, how would you define your work as a conversation strategist?
I’m a conversation strategist. I like to think of my work as working with smart organisations, high-performing teams, and world leaders who see conversation as a powerful strategic tool. Together, we use the practice of conversation to push for strategic breakthrough.
In After the Fires, you speak about having to let go of control to be able to thrive. For some, that can be a scary prospect. How would you describe your process of ‘letting go’?
The book reveals the complexity of control. In some instances, being in control is critical, for me it has once meant the difference between life or death. In other instances, it is the barrier that stands between you and your next best self. The book is an invitation to think about this spectrum of light and shadow – to be able to know when control (or any other crutch) serves you and when it does a disservice to you want to be.
What do you hope readers can learn from your story?
I hope readers do the work of deep reflection and introspection so that they can call out their crutches that show up as behaviours that serve them in some contexts and disable them completely in others. That requires some tough conversations with self and even tougher decisions about the behaviours that become a flame that burn us and others too.
After the Fires
Nozipho Tshabalala R310
Nozipho Tshabalala is a high-performing, excellence-driven, successful Black woman. She survived by being in control of everything, until she had to learn to let go. After the Fires is her story of the freedom that comes with surrendering control.
CU ENT A AIRS
Take a peek into the issues at the heart of South African society, from state capture to political intrigue in our selection of current affairs titles.
The Deal: Inside the Talks that Shaped South Africa's Future
Mandy Wiener R370
Go behind the scenes of the negotiations that redefined South Africa following the results of the May 2024 elections. Through exclusive interviews, unique insights and thoughtful analysis uncover, what would eventually become the Government of National Unity.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
Inanda Club, Sandton On the doorstep of the country’s centre of wealth in Sandton sits the nearly 100-year-old Inanda Club, a throwback to the old English heritage of its colonial founders. Established in 1934, it was modelled after the Roehampton and Hurlingham clubs in London and features manicured polo fields and equestrian training facilities.
On its walls hang relics of the colonial history of the institution and the country. The parties that represented the interests of the working class in a progressive South Africa would be meeting in sectioned-off rooms overlooking a polo field in the capitalist heart of the country.
As the largest party and the incumbent governing party, the ANC took on the role of leading the negotiations. They invited all political parties to come and see them at Inanda. Some agreed immediately, some were reluctant but came anyway, and some declined the offer. Others simply ignored the invitation.
The Shadow State
Jeff Wicks R370
Chief accountant of the Gauteng Department of Health, Babita Deokaran, was shot down as she was driving home in August 2021. Crime reporter, Jeff Wicks, was determined to find out who ordered her murder and why. This is an explosive inquiry into the ever-present threat of state capture.
Malema: Money. Power. Patronage.
Micah Reddy & Pauli van Wyk R370
Follow the story of how Julius Malema used his growing political influence to bankroll his party and amass a personal fortune. Including forgotten scandals and new details, this is an insidious tale of money, power, politics and inequality.
ISBN:9781776380633
Mafia Land
Kyle Cowan R360
Journalist, Kyle Cowan, investigates the dark underbelly of South Africa: the mafias, cartels and crime syndicates that have infiltrated South African society. Cowan looks to uncover where organised crime ends, and the state begins.
ISBN:9781776195121
The Dark Prince Pieter du Toit R350
Paul Mashatile’s journey represents one of South Africa’s most remarkableand controversial – political ascensions. Pieter du Toit investigates Mashatile’s career from youth activist to his rise within the ANC ranks, exploring the true nature of power in a nation still struggling for democracy.
SPORT
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean King Discover the secrets and stories of champions alike, from history-makers and living legends to unforgettable personalities.
ISBN:9781776194940
Ten Slotte | Unlocked
Eben Etzebeth
R390
Eben Etzebeth is a Springbok legend. This is his story. Discover the man behind the jersey in this reflection on highs and lows, lessons learned, insights from teammates and opponents, and the moments that have shaped him on and off the pitch.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
Ted Kravitz is a trusted voice in Formula One commentary. Drawing from his inimitable style and decades of experience, F1 Insider gives readers a unique view of the past, present and future of the world’s most fascinating sport. ISBN:9781776194490
It is never just a game. Not when you’re wearing a Springbok jersey. Not when failure ruins thousands of carefully planned parties and makes men weep and gnash their teeth. Not when losing is tantamount to a grave and mortal sin.
There are reasons why confession in church is anonymous. For one, owning up to wrongdoing can be embarrassing and make you cry. But here in a hotel meeting room in Brighton, we don’t have the luxury of a confessional. One by one, some of the finest players ever to wear the Springbok colours trudge to the front and repent, before explaining how they will make amends. Shame radiates from every one of them. Some are unable to hold back tears. Huge men, tall as trees and wide as houses, blubbing like toddlers. It’s an ugly sight, and you can’t accuse any of us of faking it. When it’s my turn, I say I wasn’t good enough, didn’t put everything on the line, didn’t take the opposition seriously enough. I’ll be better next time. It’s more like a military debrief after an operational debacle than a post-match review.
Losing to Japan in a World Cup isn’t a disaster in the grand scheme of things – not when there’s so much wrong with the world – but it is for a South African.
ISBN:9781399748865
Driven Susie Wolff
R485
From the moment she sat in her first go-kart, Susie Wolff knew she would one day race in Formula One. This is her story, from the driver’s seat to the F1 paddock – giving readers a first-hand view of the highest level of motorsport.
ISBN:9780624092346
Wie de hel is Johnny Joubert?
Dana Snyman
ISBN:9781788405713
R330 F1 Insider
Rugby is 'n konstante deel van die lewens van baie Suid-Afrikaners, veral vir Dana Snyman. Van sy eerste wedstryd by Coetzenburg, die ontvangs van sy eerste rugbybal van Doc Craven tot die glorie van dieWêreldbeker. Hierdie is 'n kleurvolle versameling onvergeetlike rugbystories.
Ted Kravitz
R485
ISBN:9781788406246
Being Carlos
Alcaraz
Mark Hodgkinson
R485
At 19 years old, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and at 21, he already had four Grand Slam titles. Meet the man behind the smile, through interviews with coaches, teachers and competitors.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
ISBN:9781408722329
Heartbeats
Björn Borg
R485
There is only one Björn Borg. With incredible athleticism, powerful shot-making and distinctive style, he became a sensation soon after he burst onto the tennis scene at 15. In this candid memoir, Borg shares the experiences that shaped him and his career.
A split-second decision is all it takes. A decision that can change the course of a cricket match. Maybe even change the course of your life. Or save you from death. Jamaica, Sabina Park, 2004. England against the West Indies in the first Test of the series.
There I am, bat in hand, sunlight bouncing off the pitch and a passionate crowd restless in the stand. That low-level hum of anticipation crackling in the air.
As Fidel Edwards, the West Indies quick, charges in, something in me sharpens. The rest of the ground blurs away, a watercolour wash. There’s a split second of silence inside my head – a kind of auditory tunnel vision. I don’t hear the crowd now. I don’t even hear anything apart from my own heartbeat thundering in my chest.
This is where everything happens, and nothing happens. Are my eyes locked on the ball? I think so, though truthfully sometimes it feels like my focus is everywhere and nowhere, like the act of seeing has become muscle memory. Some batters swear they read the seam, watch the rotation, clock the way it comes out – vertical seam, tilted, cross-seam. Sometimes I see it, sometimes I don’t. There are days you can pick a bouncer before it’s even released, spot a cutter from the wrist, sense a slower ball from the pause in the action. There are little tells – a change in stride, a fractionally higher arm, the angle of the seam – that your eyes register long before your mind can translate them. If it’s a spinner, I’m watching the seam, trying to judge which way it will turn, reading the revolutions – or trying to.
The seam itself is rarely perfectly upright. Swing bowlers tilt it, work their magic – one angle to take it away, another to bring it back in. Sometimes they go cross-seam, just to get the ball to grip unpredictably. I’m reading these signals, consciously or not, adjusting my stance, recalibrating my options. If it’s swinging out, I want to let it go or guide it in that direction. If it’s cutting back in towards me, I meet it head-on, bat angled to deaden the threat. If it’s spinning, I’ll adjust – sometimes with my feet, sometimes just my hands, always fighting the urge to overthink
Coming Home
Freddie Flintoff
R440
Freddie Flintoff zeroes-in on all the crucial moments that made him. From discovering his love for cricket as a boy, to being told he can’t continue to play. Flintoff shares his story in Coming Home, a love letter to the game that made him.
ISBN:9781529394856
MOTIVATION
Find balance, comfort and the secrets to success in our inspired selection of self-help and motivational reads.
Happy Sexy Millionaire
Steven Bartlett
R315
From bestselling author and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, comes a crucial intervention for those that want happiness and success. Through personal stories and nuggets of wisdom from Steven Bartlett, learn how to find long-term fulfillment in a modern, hyper-connected world.
ISBN:9780008783495
Countdown to Riches
Rhonda Byrne
R485
From the author of the global phenomenon, The Secret, comes a new book that can lead anyone to financial freedom. Learn to lead a rich life with simple, proven wealth-attracting practices that are easily incorporated into daily life. .
ISBN:9781035405541
Poems and Prayers
Matthew McConaughey
R510
Dive into this inspiring collection of poetry and prayers for finding purpose, hope and satisfaction in an ever-changing world, from actor and bestselling author, Matthew McConaughey. Find advice, inspiration and wisdom in Poems and Prayers in McConaughey’s one-of-a-kind style.
ISBN:9781785043208
Strong Ground
Brené Brown
R600
Reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership with bestselling author Brené Brown. In this collection of lessons, experiences and wisdom from Brown herself and other thinkers, find the skills needed to move forward in our changing world.
ISBN:9781540905307
Help in a Hurry
Dr. Caroline Leaf
R309
Regain control of your life and your emotions in this simple guide to live each day with intention and inner peace. Stop anxiety in its tracks with tips, tricks and strategies from Dr. Caroline Leaf, to find calm amidst the turmoil of daily life.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
We all have “off” days, where everything that can go wrong does. As the saying goes, “When it rains, it pours.” If you think about it, we have a lot of these kinds of sayings, in many different languages. My personal favourite is the Arabic phrase that translates as, “Some days honey, some days onions.” The idea of a bad day is pretty universal! This doesn’t mean, however, that we have to stand in the rain without an umbrella or raincoat. This is why I wrote this book: While “bad days” are universal, knowing what to do when we are faced with the ups and downs of life is not. So many of us find ourselves at a loss when [insert your favourite bad word here] hits the fan. We know that bad things happen but not what to do when they happen.This book is filled with simple, quick strategies to assist you when things are going badly and you are at a loss for what to do. It’s basically a guide to dealing with those “stormy,” “oniony” days, based on my own personal and professional experience, my work in the field of mental health for over three decades, and what the latest research is telling us about how to manage our mind and brain to build up our mental resilience. Sure, we can go through life from crisis to crisis and sort of make up things as we go along. The problem with this approach to “bad days” is that the more we just let things happen, the more we are allowing these things to shape us rather than using the bad times as opportunities to learn, grow, and build up our strength so that we are not so easily swayed by the vicissitudes of life.
ISBN:9781529108446
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Bloei + Blom
Nataniël R865
Vier 200 inspirerende, baanbrekende en legendariese Afrikaans sprekers van die vorige eeu. Hierdie pragtige geskenkboek vereer Afrikaans sprekers van alle vlakke van die lewe, van bekende persoonlikhede tot minder bekende individue, in hartverblydende anekdotes en fassinerende feite.
Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm
Charlie Mackesy R600
Celebrate 6 years of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse in this continuation of the beloved story – with a new foe and a more dangerous world. Wandering through the woods, the four find themselves lost in a dark storm. Can they find a way through?
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ISBN:9781783256129
Persiana Easy
Sabrina Ghayour
R810
A brand-new collection of inspiring, easy recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author, Sabrina Ghayour. Balance Middle Eastern flavours with accessible cooking in this collection of midweek meals, bakes and sweet treats, perfect for any occasion.
ISBN:9781432311728
Timeless South African
Ilse van der Merwe
R495
LOCAL
Taste your way through South Africa, in this collection of iconic dishes from renowned cook and food writer Ilse van der Merwe. From recognisable classics to everyday dishes, this is a journey through the flavours of South Africa.
ISBN:9781997442028
The General Store: Dressed & Seasoned
Colette MacIennan
R665
LOCAL
Colette Maclennan shares this delicious celebration, manual and cookbook from The General Store, a small but mighty café at the bottom of Bree Street, Cape Town. Whether you’re cooking for one or hosting for many, find simple yet flavourful recipes in this blueprint for good food.
ISBN:9780798184991
30-minute South African Air-fryer Cookbook
Louisa Holst
R385
AVAILABLE IN AFRIKAANS
Join air-fryer master Louisa Holst in this delicious recipe book filled with mouth-watering meals ready in just 30 minutes. From biryani to chicken salad, spicy hake and chakalaka meatballs, to irresistible desserts - perfect for any type of cook.
“One cannot think well, love well sleep well if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf. Take a bite out of these delicious cookbooks. GENTLYREMOVEAND
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ISBN:9781432311919
Herman se Tafel
Herman Lensing
R435
LOCAL
Bemeester die kuns van die perfekte aandete saam met Herman Lensing. Met tien unieke spyskaarte, almal met 'n tema, voorgestelde geregte en meer – hierdie boek is perfek vir enigiemand wat wil vier, moeite wil doen en elke maaltyd 'n fees wil maak.
Discover delicious recipes, a fun crossword, and more in this special insert. Perfect to keep, share, and spark your creativity in the kitchen.
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Jan Voyage
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen R665
Explore the world through food in JAN Voyage, a memorable exploration of taste with famed chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. With this recipe book as your compass, discover secret locations, untapped time periods and all the dishes that make a voyage.
LEMON AND TRU LE ROASTED CHICKEN
Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is here to take you on a culinary journey like no other. Dive into this Lemon and Truffle Roasted Chicken
INGREDIENTS
40g butter
20ml extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
30ml lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
15ml chopped fresh parsley
4 deboned chicken thighs or 2 baby chickens, skin on
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh truffle, to shave, or a few drops of good-quality truffle oil
A sprig of fresh rosemary, to garnish
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley.
Allow the butter to melt over a medium heat, then set aside.
Generously season both sides of the chicken thighs or baby chickens with salt and pepper.
In a large, oven-safe pan over a medium-high heat, brown the chicken, skin-side down, for 3–4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and top with the melted butter mixture. Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, basting with the pan juices every 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with the pan juices.
To serve, shave fresh truffle or drizzle some truffle oil over the chicken and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
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This pavlova is not only beautiful, but damn delicious!
Social media sensation Fehmz is no stranger to some damn good food. Her journey with food has been one of authenticity, heart and fun! From the big screen to the small screen, and now in between your shelves, try a delicious Pavlova straight from the pages of Damn Good Food:
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 12
4 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tbsp cornflour
1 cup castor sugar
Seasonal fruit:
e.g. strawberries, nectarines, cherries, passion fruit coulis, raspberries, blueberries
250 ml fresh cream
Icing sugar, as needed
METHOD
1. Formula for the meringue nests: 1 egg white : ¼ cup (62½ g) castor sugar: pinch of cream of tartar.
2. Pop the egg whites into the freezer for about 15 minutes, until very cold. Bring out the stand mixer for this one!
3. Whip the egg whites in your stand mixer with the balloon whisk attachment until frothy.
4. Add the cream of tartar and the cornflour.
5. Slowly add the sugar while whipping. Once it’s stiff and glossy, it’s done!
6. Pipe meringue nests onto a lined baking tray.
7. Bake in a 80 ºC preheated oven for 45-60 minutes.
8. Switch off the oven and leave the door slightly open for 1 hour until the nests are dried.
9. Whip the fresh cream with icing sugar until stiff peaks form. Chop up seasonal fruit and set aside.
10. Take out a large round platter and arrange the nests in a ring, with a smaller ring of nests on the inside.
11. Pipe or spread on the fresh cream as you would for a pavlova.
12. Carefully arrange the fruit, drizzle with passionfruit coulis, and decorate with edible flowers, gold leaf or anything fancy.
13. Serve immediately.
NOTE
Cream of tartar is a dry, powder-like, acidic by-product of winemaking often used in place of baking powder.
Damn Good Food Fehmz R435
Social media sensation, Fehmz, brings the perfect recipe book for every kind of cook. With bold, vibrant and unapologetic recipes, flavour jumps off every page in Damn Good Food, including family treasures, easy-peasy meals, Ramadan specialities and more.
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HUMOUR
Treat yourself to a good laugh with seasoned social commentary from Zapiro and Madam & Eve, and a new adventure with Asterix and Obelix.
What Else Could Go Wrong?
Zapiro
R250
Celebrate 30 years of Zapiro in latest collection of iconic political cartoons. With his trademark precision and punch, Zaprio dissects another year of scandal, spin and spectacle with unrelenting scrutiny and keen insight.
Madam: Impossible
Stephen Francis & Rico
R250
Join Madam, Eve, Mother Anderson, Thandi and the rest of the crew for a journey through another crazy year in South Africa. From GNU and Trump 2.0 to the great Floyd and Julius break up, catch up on everything South Africa in the latest Madam & Eve.
Begin another adventure with Asterix and Obelix. One spring morning, a stranger appears in the Gaulish village. He’s from Lusitania, and comes in search of the Magic Potion and its powerful effects. ISBN:9781431436354
Asterix in Lusitania
Fabcaro
R355
ISBN:9781804091890
BUSINE
Learn from the leaders, change-makers and incisive minds transforming the ever-changing world of business.
The Art of Spending Money
Morgan Housel R409
The Art of Spending Money is a practical approach to managing wealth while finding deeper meaning, and ultimately happiness. Find the hidden psychology behind money-related choices in this book of lessons and practical advice to build and enjoy your wealth.
ISBN:9781779950185
ISBN:9781770109834
It's About Tyme
Adrian Saville & Bruce Whitfield R370
Learn the ambitious and inspiring story of Tyme Bank in this story of the rise of a bank with a strong vision. Adrian Saville and Bruce Whitefield detail the idea that sparked a multi-country bank, to its eventual growth, near failures and global successes.
ISBN:9781526665034
The Seven Rules of Trust
Jimmy Wales R465
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales shares his rules for building trust in a community, in leadership and life. Through decades of observation and discussions with leaders across the world, this book reveals universal principles to help you become a trust-maker.
It Always Seems Impossible
James Urdang R370
Follow the journey of setbacks, triumphs and building something good from Education Africa founder, James Urdang. This is the story of a man who has dedicated over 30 years to bringing meaningful change in education across the continent.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
I began searching online for ‘Lord Peter Hain’. I found him on the website of the UK parliament, I found his office phone number and email, too. I couldn’t get hold of him by phone, so I emailed to say I had some information about HSBC that might interest him. I attached the document titled ‘Education Africa: Forensic investigation, high-level synopsis of findings’ compiled by Werksmans Attorneys after HSBC’s attempted hostile takeover.
Lord Hain called me at home the next day, his interest piqued by this hitherto unheralded subplot in the saga of HSBC. He had been through the synopsis and was keen to know more.
We agreed to meet when he was next in Johannesburg, at a venue with a special meaning for us both: the Centre for Memory at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton. The name suggests a space of solitude and quiet contemplation, but to visit here is to hear again that husky baritone, so quick to laughter, and to feel again the sway and shuffle, immortalised in the life-size bronze of a man who held the power to move even when he was standing still. Here, memory is a living thing.
KasiNomics Unleashed
GG Alcock R360
Meet the inspiring kasipreneurs of the informal economy – from backers and backroom rental barons to goat breeders and spaza innovators, in KasiNomics Unleashed. Celebrate the tenacious business owners of the informal economy, an invisible yet vital role in South Africa’s economic landscape.
TALKING ABOUT KASINOMICS UNLEASHED
Known as an Economic Activist, GG Alcock has been at the forefront of recognizing the power of the informal economy through his first book exploring the subject, KasiNomics. As the founder of Minanawe Marketing and a continued investor in informal industry, GG continues the plight of kasiprenerus in KasiNomics Unleashed. We spoke to GG about the future of the informal economy and what’s next for Kasinomics.
KasiNomics was first published 10 years ago in 2015. How can you describe any changes that you’ve seen in the informal business sector since then?
KasiNomics described a sector in its infancy, both from the size and sophistication of informal business but also how the formal sector considered this sector, or in essence dismissed its scale. Since then, the informal economy has boomed, becoming more aspirational for people in the township – hustling has become cool, owning your own informal business has become aspirational. Every formal business, from banks to FMCG companies to fintechs to retailers, has recognised and has a strategy to try and access this space. There has also been a broadening of the sector and growth of the multi-sectoral nature of the informal sector. Where once the informal economy was considered to be spaza shops and shebeens, today other sectors have emerged and grown from a thriving kasi mechanic and panel beaters sector, to home construction, bakkie transporters, bakeries and more.
With the continuous transformations being made to economies everywhere through a growing integration of technology, what do you think the outlook is for informal industry, considering the growing collaboration between informal and formal businesses?
Technology is being adopted at scale by informal businesses such as wholesale e-commerce models, card payment devices integrated with business and stock management, and using WhatsApp and Facebook platforms as e-commerce and marketing platforms. In terms of collaboration, I believe that the future of business lies within reciprocal business models between formal and informal businesses. This is the concept of Izandla Ziyagezana (hands wash each other), and in Kasinomics Unleashed I highlight some very powerful and successful reciprocal business models.
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Alex Schultz R465
From the CMO at Meta, Alex Schultz, comes a brilliantly insightful, all-encompassing guide to marketing in the digital age. Learn to identify key tools, leverage your strategy and grow your business from Schultz’s unparalleled expertise and experience.
ISBN:9781804091609
The Psychology of Money: Deluxe Limited Edition
Morgan Housel R500
Following the success of international bestseller, The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel returns with the same life-changing lessons on money with a new bonus chapter. This deluxe limited edition contains timeless lessons and makes the perfect keepsake.
ISBN:9781789298307
The Stoic Leader
Justin Stead & John Sellars R345
Use stoicism to succeed in business, with practical strategies and classic, concise Stoic principles to lead with clarity and control. Combine experience with theory in this practical guide of philosophical takeaways and leadership strategies to master your mindset.
NATURE & GENERAL SCIENCE
Uncover the secrets of the world through the curious lens of science – from the hidden secrets of the universe to the history-laden plains of southern Africa.
A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0
Bill Bryson
R350
Journey through time and space with Bill Bryson, in this bestselling popular science book for the twenty-first century. Now updated with more answers to science’s big questions, explore complex yet accessible information in a whole new way. ISBN:9781399829250
Brief Answers to the Big Questions: Illustrated Edition
Stephen Hawking
R710
View our universe like never before. Featuring over 200 full-colour illustrations, re-discover the universe with world famous cosmologist Stephen Hawking in this posthumous work of final thoughts on the universe's biggest questions.
Loony Birds, Lion Men and the Snake that was a Gerbil
David Bristow
R305
Discover the remarkable people, creatures and places that make up South Africa, in the latest collection of anecdotes and historical nuggets from David Bristow. From Mapungubwe to Sabi, learn more about the land in this insightful collection.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
Darkness fell and the ranger kept on towards the water as they’d had none since leaving the Olifants early that morning. The rider gave no heed to predators because he had not before seen any thereabouts. Also much of the grass and herb cover had been recently burned. So, when he heard two animals leap out of a patch of long grass, he assumed it was reedbuck which he knew liked to lie up in the long grass along the Metsimetsi River.
However, when he heard rustling approaching he knew instinctively it meant trouble. It was two fully grown male lions and they were readying to pounce. Wolhuter had no time to draw his rifle from its scabbard as the lions closed in for the attack. He turned his horse tightly round and dug in his spurs. One lion was already so close the horse had no time to spring off as the carnivore leapt up. “I felt a terrific impact behind me as the lion alighted on the horse’s hindquarters.”
The horse bucked and plunged and finally broke free, but not before sustaining severe wounds and knocking the rider from his saddle. His rifle went flying and the ranger landed on top of the second lion that was making to seize the horse by its head. The horse fled off into the night with the first lion in hot pursuit and Bull running and barking after it, while the second lion grabbed and bit down hard on Wolhuter’s right shoulder, then started dragging him towards the dry Metsimetsi riverbed.
ISBN:9781546009238
ISBN:9789500952538
ISBN:9781546011354
FAITH
Find comfort, wisdom and inspiration from the pages of these deeply spiritual, faith-filled reads.
To Know Him
Dr. Henry Cloud
R445
An inspirational devotional to inspire deeper faith through stories, miracles and science. Bestselling author of Boundaries, Henry Cloud, returns with a special collection of thoughts, stories, prayers and more for daily reflection and stronger faith.
The Confident Woman Devotional Bible Tab Bundle
Joyce Meyer
R465
Find daily inspiration and powerful motivations with bestselling author Joyce Meyer in The Confident Woman devotional, paired with a beautiful, tabbed Bible. This bundle makes the perfect gift for anyone looking for inspiration in their faith.
Beginning Your Day God's Way
Joyce Meyer
R150
Make every day your best day with a new 365-day devotional from bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Find wisdom, peace, courage and self-control with scripture and daily prayers to begin every day the right way.
GAMES AND MORE
Find the perfect gift for gamers or learn something new or unwind with an adorable colouring book from our selection of gifting books. IBSN:9780008682316
Minecraft: The Ultimate Mobspotter's Collection Gift Box
Minecraft R399
Calling all Minecraft fans! Go wild for mobs in this incredible Minecraft gift box, filled with mini books, a zombie model, a board game and more. Learn everything you need to know about Minecraft mobs in this epic gift box.
ISBN:9781913484811
Guinness Book of World Records 2026
Guinness R300
Discover fantastic feats, new icons and extraordinary humans in a new set of remarkable records in the Guinness World Records 2026. Travel across the world to find the best, biggest and brightest records from the iconic bestseller.
ISBN:9781805790129
ISBN:9781917156790
Cosy Colouring Kit
Sunny Vibes R225
Take time to unwind with a perfectly cosy colouring kit, perfect for when you need to slow down. With 10 specialty alcohol markers, create a moment of calm, with happy scenes of animal characters baking, gardening and more!
Cosy Colouring Kit
Sunny Vibes R225
Relax and slow down with a cute and bold colouring kit, perfect for when you need to take a break. Unwind with a set of specialty markers made just for colouring, and colour your way through cute, relacing scenes.
ISBN:9781805227229
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions
Eli Burnstein R395
Explore the world of vanishingly small, hair-splitting details that we tend to confuse, conflate and collapse in Dictionary of Fine Distinctions. Discover the tiny secrets of the English language in this useful guide to hone your wits and tickle your brain.
GREAT VALUE
T NS AND YOUNG ADULT
For the reluctant readers and the ones who have to read every book in the series, explore the wonderful world of teen and young adult reads.
Every Spiral of Fate
Tahereh Mafi R325
From the bestselling author of Shatter Me comes the fourth installment in the Woven Kingdom series. Cyrus and Alzieh have a wedding date. With a curse, an ancient prophecy and royal expectations looming over their heads, what will become of their destiny?
ISBN:9780241772492
When We Were Monsters
Jennifer Niven R285
Eight students walk into an exclusive writers’ retreat, but only one will walk out with the opportunity of a lifetime. Mentored by enigmatic writer Meredith Graffam, each student must discover what it takes to come out on top. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Holly Jackson R305
From the bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder comes a brand-new thriller. Bel Price lived in the shadow of her mum’s disappearance her whole life. When Rachel Price reappears, she has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. ISBN:9780008748494
ISBN:9781471419683
We Fell Apart
E. Lockhart R290
Five days after the events of We Were Liars, Matilda Klein receives a mysterious email from someone claiming to be her father, inviting her to his coastal home on Hidden Beach. To find answers she has been chasing, Matila must go to Hidden Beach and uncover old secrets.
The Court of the Dead
Rick Riordan R355
Nico DiAngelo is in for a new adventure, from the world of Percy Jackson. After returning from the depths of Tartarus, Nico DiAngelo and Will Solace go to Camp Jupiter to help Nico’s half-sister Hazel when monsters start mysteriously disappearing.
FROM THE PAGES OF THE B K
“Breathe, Nico.” Nico sat across from Dionysus, who smelled strangely of cinnamon rolls. The son of Hades tried not to let that distract him. He breathed in deeply, fi lling his chest so full of the icy air rolling off Long Island Sound that he thought he might burst. Then he exhaled slowly and opened his eyes. Mr. D’s curls rippled in the breeze. He and Nico were both sitting on yoga mats on Fireworks Beach, and the sun was close to
setting. The cold didn’t bother Nico much—his black bomber jacket was warm enough. But Mr. D had on a bright pink parka, a matching beanie with a pom-pom on top, and thick ski gloves. Nico thought it was overkill. Did gods even feel cold? But he also knew that Mr. D would seize any opportunity to wear the most garish outfi ts imaginable. Nico was uncomfortable for a different reason: these sessions with the camp director were so awkward. Aft er Nico and his boyfriend, Will, returned from artarus nearly three months ago, Mr. D had expressed interest in starting “something akin to what humans call therapy” at Camp Half-Blood. Nico had approved of the idea.
CHILDREN
0-6 YEARS OLD
Bluey Book & Toy
Bluey, Bingo and Judo are having fun playing Butterflies when Bluey runs away with Judo, leaving Bingo feeling sad. How can Bluey make amends? Find out in this book and toy gift set, perfect for story time.
Gabby's Dollhouse Colouring and Activity Set Kaleidescope R295
Go on a colouring adventure with Gabby and her friends in this awesome lap desk colouring and activity kit. With 6 markers, over 100 stickers and beautiful illustrations, bring Gabby’s Dollhouse to life!
How Many Ways Can You Say Thank You?
Refiloe Moahloli
R210
Sara is on a new adventure on her hot air balloon. This time she travels through South Africa to find out all the ways to say thank you. Join Sara on this fun-filled adventure, packed with beautiful illustrations, to learn all the ways to express gratitude.
Bluey Inkredibles Acivity Kit
Bluey
R325
Join Bluey, Bingo and the gang on an awesome colouring adventure packed with colouring pages, markers, stickers and more! Colour and craft with this mess-free colouring kit, perfect to spend more time with Bluey.
ISBN:9781406362985
Guess How Much I Love You Book & Toy Gift Set
Sam McBratney
R330
Celebrate the phenomenon that is Guess How Much I Love You, in this special board book and soft toy gift set. Make story time unforgettable as you follow little Nutbrown Hare as he searches for the perfect way to say I love you.
ISBN:9781431436408
It's a Wandaful World!
Sihle Nontshokweni & Mathabo Tlali
R260
Follow little Wanda’s story of learning to love herself in this two-book volume. Wanda is a story of how Wanda learns to love her hair and embrace her identity. Wanda the Brave, sees Wanda learn more about her hair, culture and community.
CHILDREN
6-9 YEARS OLD
Once I Was a Tree
Eoin McLaughlin R250
Meet Barbara the beetle and Derek the squirrel as they help a wise-cracking seed turn into a big, handsome tree and eventually into a wonderful book. Learn about the power of books and the life cycle of natural materials in this beautiful picture book.
Thokozani the Eland
Gcina Mhlophe R167
Thokozani, a young and spirited eland, has special powers to transform into a human. When snakes invade the elands land, fleeing fires set by humans, Thokozani must speak to the humans and help bring understanding.
You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast
Andy Griffiths R230
From the author of the Treehouse series, comes a new book in The Land of Lost Things series! There is something lurking in a deep hole… Join You and Me in a quest to fund some treasure in the cave of the legendary Peanut Butter Beast.
ISBN:9780008579753
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers
R245
Oliver Jeffers marks the twentieth anniversary of The Boy with a magical sequel. Once there was a boy who would play hide-and-seek with his friends, the star and the penguin. One day, the star went missing, so, the boy sets out to rescue the star.
ISBN:9780624092216
ISBN:9781529530810
Welcome to Unicornia: 4 Book Set
Ana Punset
R485
Welcome to Unicornia, the most magical place ever. Join Claudia as she learns about magic, potions, spells and most importantly unicorns! Join in on four magical adventures at the Unicornia Academy of Magic in this beautiful box set.
Ruben Namibia and Cindy
Pieter van Zyl
R260
TikTok sensation, Ruben Lambrechts, is known for taking care of orphaned wild animals and giving them a second chance at life. Join Ruben in this beautiful collection of six stories, filled with off-the-wall animal antics with Cindy the baboon, Minki the meerkat and many more!
CHILDREN
9-12 YEARS OLD
ISBN:9781444982398
Which Way to the Future
Cressida Cowell
R355
From the author of How to Train Your Dragon comes the latest book in an adventure-packed new series. All magic is supposed to have disappeared from Earth. Mabel and Izzabird have magical gifts, and they have no idea. What awaits is a space adventure like no other.
ISBN:9781408897454
The Poisoned King
Katherine Rundell
R280
Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the new Impossible Creatures book. Christopher is going back to the Archipelago, the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. This time, he is set on a rescue mission with a girl hungry for justice.
Worst Week Ever!
Sunday
Eva Amores
R245
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin is having the worst week ever! In this hilarious new series, every day keeps getting worse for Justin – from fighting zombies to a catastrophic alien invasion. Perfect for fans of Middle School and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
ISBN:9780241647417
ISBN:9780798185332
Duistermaan
Jaco Jacobs
R192
LOCAL
Dennis het pas van die stad na 'n plaas in die Drakensberge verhuis. Wanneer die wolf op sy tante se plaas daarvan beskuldig word dat hy die bure se diere doodgemaak het, begin gerugte van 'n Wolfman weer opduik en Dennis moet die waarheid ontrafel voordat nog 'n slagoffer dood opduik.
Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girl
Katherine Rundell
R300
The perfect pre-teen series for fans of Dork Diaries and Amelia Fang. Just when Lottie Brooks thought things were going back to normal, everything went wrong again! Lottie Brooks has lost Amber to the Ultra Mean Girl gang, and she has to figure out a way to get her friend back.
ISBN:9780008649081
Santa & Son
David Walliams
R315
It’s Christmas Eve and a robbery is taking place in a famous toy shop. Santa and his son are locked in the shop and have to fend off the bad guys until someone can let them out! From bestseller David Walliams comes his first ever Christmas story!
CHILDREN
9-12 YEARS OLD
Personally, I think writing a thank-you card forevery gift is way too much effort. Not to mentionit costs a lot of money in stamps and envelopes.So last year, I decided to say my thank-you outloud to everyone gathered at my party, and Iwas pretty proud of myself for being efficient.
But Mom said I STILL had to write thank-yousto everyone who got me a present, because shesaid the older generation likes that sort of thing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper
Jeff Kinney R295
AVAILABLE IN AFRIKAANS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER
Find new laughs in the twentieth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. This time, Greg is throwing an epic birthday party for none other than himself, and you are invited! Join in on the laughs, the fun and the over-the-top antics from Greg and friends.
GIFTING
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GARDENHOUSE BOOKNOOK R864
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Find an artful way to play with the Journey of Something collection – from designer adult puzzles and paint by number kits, to cutesy card games, say goodbye to dull days!
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Make me-time memorable with a gorgeous selection of hand-painted journals from Flametree. With decorated edges and ribbon tabs, in a range of bright, bold colours, these journals make notetaking and list-making beautiful.
VAN GOGH ARTISAN NOTEBOOK R190
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