Wordsworth Books Christmas Choice Catalogue 2023

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CONTENTS FIND A STORE NEAR YOU

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LETTER FROM our n.o.m

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AUTHOR FEATURE: JAN BRAAI

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if you liked: braai RECOMMENDATIONS

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ADULT FICTION

pages 5 -6

AUTHOR FEATURE: tERESA uLYATE

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ADULT FICTION

pages 9 - 10

ADULT NON-FICTION

pages 11 - 12

KID’S RECOMMENDATIONS

pages 13 - 14

AUTHOR FEATURE: ZANDILE NDHLOVU

pages 15 - 16

YOUNG AULDT PICKS

page 17

BOOKTOK PICKS

page 18

tHE PERFECT GIFTS

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Pokémon

page 23

GAMES & PUZZLES

page 24

terms & conditions

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SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAYS

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A LETTER FROM OUR N.O.M

dear Wordsworthians, As this momentous year draws to a close, we wish to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for choosing us as your community bookstore.

Wordsworth Books was fortunate enough to celebrate its 30th Birthday this year, something we would never have been able to do without our Loyal Customers.

Thank you for your continued support and unwavering love for books.

Although we have endured many years our philosophy remains steadfast – we sell books the oldfashioned way, we read them. It is here I would like to pause to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our hardworking and talented members of staff who make the Wordsworth motto a reality.

With the Festive Season upon us we have created our Christmas Choice to make sure that Christmas means a little bit more.

From our bookshelves to yours,

Anya 2.

national opreations manager

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS MEET JAN BRAAI Jan Braai Junior is a book for the next generation of braaiers in South Africa.

Filled with a collection of Jan Braai’s very best braai recipes, simplified with easyto-follow, step-bystep guidance, Jan Braai Junior can be enjoyed by kids and the whole family.

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TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS R329 THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST TERRY HAYES The Year of the Locust is a voyage to a far-off land to see something no one has ever seen before. A mission to prevent the future happening. An encounter with true evil. And ultimately, a moment when Kane must make the decision to save his own life - or someone else's.

ISBN: 9780593064979

JACK REACHER: THE SECRET LEE CHILD 1992. Two strangers bring a hospital patient a list of names. They ask him for one more, but it's a question the patient can't answer. Minutes later he is dispatched through the 12th floor window.

His death generates some unexpected attention. That attention comes from the Secretary of Defence, who brings in an inter-agency task force to investigate.

Jack Reacher, recently demoted from Major to Captain, is assigned as the Army's representative.

ISBN: 9781787633780

5. Adult Fiction

R370

R349 THE EXCHANGE JOHN GRISHAM It is now fifteen years later, and Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world.

When a mentor in Rome asks him for a favour that will take him far from home, Mitch finds himself at the centre of a sinister plot that has worldwide implications - and once again endangers his colleagues, friends and family.

ISBN: 9781399724838

R415 HOLLY STEPHEN KING Stephen King's HOLLY marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly's gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr Mercedes to Bill Hodges's partner in Finders Keepers to a fullfledged, smart, and occasionally tough private detective in The Outsider.

In King's new novel, Holly is on her own, and up against a pair of unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries.

ISBN: 9781399712927

6. ADULT FICTION

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS TERESA ULYATE CUPCAKES & COUSCOUS This book is a reflection of my cooking and eating style–a happy combination of nostalgia-inspired dishes and achievable new recipes.

I believe in balancing wholesome nourishment and special treats. From morning munching to fuss-free dinners and everything in between, these comforting recipes were created to be prepared and enjoyed together.

ISBN: 9780798183475

Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN AUTHOR? A:

Cooking and baking has been my passion for as long as I can remember, and for many years I’ve wanted to put together a collection of my favourite recipes along with a few anecdotes and memories that have inspired me along my foodie journey so far.

Creating and sharing this cook book with the world is a dream come true!

7. authour q&a

Q: A:

WHAT INSPIRED CUPCAKES & COUSCOUS? I wanted to create a cook book full of recipes that readers could prepare and enjoy every day of the week, not just on special occasions… and so Cupcakes & Couscous was born. This is a collection of recipes that are easy to make using pantry staples. Each one is absolutely delicious, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE RECIPE INCLUDED IN THE BOOK?

A:

Now that’s a difficult one, I honestly love them all! If I had to choose I would say that the moussaka is my favourite savoury dish. Baking is my passion though, and so I have to give the chocolate cake a special mention too. (My husband’s vote would be for the potato bake with bacon crumble in the braai chapter.

8. author q&a

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS R360 LEO DEON MEYER ’n Student se dood in die berg by Stellenbosch lyk verdag. ’n Oud-recce vermoor as ’n boodskap. ’n Mooi veldgids, gewerf as ’n heuningwip vir die grootste dollar-rooftog in die land se geskiedenis. En staatskapers wat elkeen van die ondersoeke saboteer. Jy’t ’n koel kop nodig om dit alles te ontrafel, om die enorme druk te kan hanteer. Jy moet kalm en gefokus en nugter wees. Maar Bennie Griessel se kop is nie koel nie. Want op 12 Junie moet hy trou. Dis ’n resep vir ’n ramp.

ISBN: 9780798183383

R395 SISTERS UNDER THE RISING SUN HEATHER MORRIS Sisters under the Rising Sun tells the story of women in war: a novel of sisterhood, bravery and resilience in the darkest of circumstances, from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka's Journey and Three Sisters.

ISBN: 9781786582225

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Adult Fiction

THE ARMOUR OF LIGHT KEN FOLLETT

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Revolution is in the air 1792. A tyrannical government is determined to make England a mighty commercial empire. In France, Napoleon Bonaparte begins his rise to power, and with dissent rife, France's neighbours are on high alert.

Kingsbridge is on the edge Unprecedented industrial change sweeps the land, making the lives of the workers in Kingbridge's prosperous cloth mills a misery.

Rampant modernization and dangerous new machinery are rendering jobs obsolete and tearing families apart.

Tyranny is on the horizon Now, as international conflict nears, a story of a small group of Kingsbridge people including spinner Sal Clitheroe, weaver David Shoveller and Kit, Sal's inventive and headstrong son - will come to define the struggle of a generation as they seek enlightenment and fight for a future free from oppression.

ISBN: 9781447278849

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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS R320 RACE TO BE MYSELF CASTER SEMENYA Told with conviction and humour, The Race To Be Myself is the story of a life lived in the spotlight, a manifesto for acceptance and change for all. This is the unforgettable story of one of the most recognisable athletes in the world, and of a woman’s journey to run free.

ISBN: 9781776192236

HIDDEN POTENTIAL ADAM GRANT Hidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together groundbreaking evidence, surprising insights, and vivid storytelling that takes us from the classroom to the boardroom, the playground to the Olympics, and underground to outer space.

He shows that progress depends less on how hard you work than how well you learn.

ISBN: 9780753560051

11. Adult NON- Fiction

R390

R320 WHO WILL RULE SOUTH AFRICA? ADRIAAN BASSON, QAANITAH HUNTER In this gripping and fast-paced account of the state of the nation, 30 years after South Africa became a democracy, award-winning journalists Adriaan Basson and Qaanitah Hunter forensically track the demise of the ANC, from Mandela to Ramaphosa, and the rise of a new political class that will determine the next phase of South Africa’s democracy

ISBN: 9781776192236

R320 BLOOD HAS A VOICE HESTELLE VAN STADEN A criminal’s fate is often sealed by what is found on the autopsy table and the work of Dr Hestelle van Staden has been crucial in the conviction of numerous criminals. As one of South Africa’s leading forensic pathologists, Van Staden has conducted over 7 000 autopsies. She has seen the worst South Africa has to offer, and has become the voice of numerous murder victims.

In Blood Has a Voice, she walks us through nine of her most compelling cases.

ISBN: 9780624093633

12. Adult NON- Fiction

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS R320 THE CHALICE OF THE GODS RICK RIORDAN Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.

Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete.

ISBN: 9780241647561

DORK DIARIES 15: I LOVE PARIS RACHEL RENÉE RUSSELL Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in the fifteenth book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide!

OMG, oh la la! Join Nikki Maxwell and her BFFs as they jet off to Paris!

ISBN: 9781471196867

13. KIDS age 10-12

R215

THE BLUNDERS DAVID WALLIAMS

R299

Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.

This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall.

When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.

ISBN: 9780008614393

14. best-selling author

TIS THE SEASON OF BOOKS ZANDI’S SONG ZANDILE NDHLOVU Zandi dreams of the big blue ocean and bright colourful fish even though she lives far away from the sea and hasn’t learnt to swim. One day the sea gives her a gift that changes everything. Zandi goes on an adventure full of amazing discoveries but something is threatening this magical world … is the key to protecting it buried in stories from the past?

An empowering and inspiring story about our connection to the natural world, following your dreams, and caring for the environment.

ISBN: 9781776252657

MEET zANDILE NDHLOVU

Q: A:

TELL US ABOUT ZANDILE, WHERE DID IT ALL START?

I’m a free diver, coincidentally South Africa’s first Black Female free diving instructor. I’m also the founder of the Black Mermaid foundation - an organization working to create diverse representation in ocean spaces. What else do I do? I am an explorer, a storyteller, I’m a film maker - and I’m an underwater photographer.

That should sum it up good!

15. AUTHOR Q&A

Q: A:

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CHANNEL YOUR PASSION FOR THE OCEAN INTO A CHILDREN’S BOOK? Children are the future and I feel like story is important in how it helps us see ourselves in the world - just by creating that representation and by the representation, expanding our ability to dream.

Most importantly, from story action often follows, and I think because the book explores - it talks about history, but it also talks about conservation - and I feel like it’s to plant the seeds that we hope to see fruit from in the future - and kids are this for us and I feel it’s a powerful way to communicate important messages.

Q: A:

DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO FOLLOW THIS CAREER PATH? It’s interesting because when I grew up, I didn’t know the ocean - I grew up in Soweto and there was never an inkling of thought that I could exist in this world as a diver - let alone a free driver.

And so, for me this has been a journey of my passion helping me find my purpose, and from this purpose be able to flow and create from what lives inside in hope to be able to put it our into the world. So, my free diving has given me space to explore and tell these incredible stories in incredible ways!

16. AUTHOR Q&A

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS R399 THE EMPYREAN 2: IRON FLAME REBECCA YARROS Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College, Violet included.

But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Although Violet's body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else's, she still has her wits, and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules

ISBN: 9780344937033

CHECK & MATE ALI HAZELWOOD Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory's focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on.

That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.

ISBN: 9781408727614

17. young adult

R280

BOOKTOK MADE ME BUY IT OUT NOW

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COMING SOON

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ISBN: 9781035040940

BOOKTOK reads

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS RAMAPOCALYPSE NOW ZAPIRO No little thorn in the flesh or irritating fly in the ointment, Zapiro just cannot be ignored.

It’s been another helluva year, and who better to make sense of it than Zapiro, political analyst, cartoonist and agent provocateur.

He has the ability to knock the air out of us, to rock us back in our seats, to force us bolt upright with a 1000-watt jolt of electrifying shock. He makes us angry, he makes us laugh and he makes us think. He shines a light on the elephant in the room, presents the emperor in all his naked glory.

Impossible to brush off, he is determined to provoke a response.

When all around is crumbling, when fake news and zipped lips conceal the truth, Zapiro comes to the rescue. With the dissecting eye of a surgeon, the rapier-like point of his pen exposes flimflam, and reveals with a line what lies behind the action.

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ISBN: 9781431434213

19. THE PERFECT GIFT

R350 ZOYA AND NARU CAROLINE MONTAGUE No little thorn in the flesh or irritating fly in the ointment, Zapiro just cannot be ignored.

It’s been another helluva year, and who better to make sense of it than Zapiro, political analyst, cartoonist and agent provocateur. He has the ability to knock the air out of us, to rock us back in our seats, to force us bolt upright with a 1000-watt jolt of electrifying shock. He makes us angry, he makes us laugh and he makes us think. He shines a light on the elephant in the room, presents the emperor in all his naked glory.

Impossible to brush off, he is determined to provoke a response.

When all around is crumbling, when fake news and zipped lips conceal the truth, Zapiro comes to the rescue. With the dissecting eye of a surgeon, the rapier-like point of his pen exposes flimflam, and reveals with a line what lies behind the action.

ISBN: 9781431434190

20. THE PERFECT GIFT

TIS THE SEASON FOR BOOKS

R650 PERFECT HIDEAWAYS HELEN UNTIEDT, KERRYN FISCHER This third volume of Perfect Hideaways in South Africa feels like a balm for the soul – and our times. In the five years since the second book was published, the world has changed beyond measure. And of course, the ways in which people prefer to travel and choose to spend time with close family and friends.

Luckily, Perfect Hideaways’ passion for seeking out the most extraordinary havens that offer unique experiences remains unchanged. In fact, the holy trinity of great architecture, fabulous interiors and unique locations feels more heightened and relevant than ever. From bush to beach, wilderness to semi-desert, farm to wildlife conservancy and lagoons to rivers, this book showcases an exceptional range of Perfect Hideaways escapes to suit every predilection. By virtue of their spectacular settings, a stay in these private homes, farms and retreats creates precious memories in places where the pace of life is slower, the sky a little bluer and the holiday experience otherworldly

ISBN: 9781431434190

21. THE PERFECT GIFT

THE WIT & WISDOM OF DAVID ATTENBOROUGH CHAS NEWKEY-BURDEN David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.

So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him.

Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.

ISBN: 9781856755269

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POKEMON

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