In a literary blitz like no other, James Patterson, the prolific titan of suspense and storytelling, unleashes a wave of creativity with 14 new books set to captivate readers in 2024.
Embrace approachable food made with thoughtful consideration. Many of the recipes in Bibby’s More Good Food are plant-centric without being exclusively vegetarian. Expect an abundance of textural contrast and funky flavour enhancers. The book is divided into nine vibrantly fresh chapters, influenced largely by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours.
Chef Aiden Pienaar brings local flair to some traditional Mexican favourites. Like the ubiquitous taco, this cookbook is filled with a surprising array of flavours and influences to excite. By thinking a little outside the box, and using South African ingredients and cooking techniques – boerie tacos and braaied corn, anyone? – Chef Aiden gives Mexican cuisine an Mzansi-style facelift. Chef Aiden will teach you to make your own tortillas and salsas, and introduce you to different cooking methods, from braising and grilling to air-frying.
The Fury is an exhilarating psychological thriller about a reclusive ex-movie star, who invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island … And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead.
Dive into Piglet, a compelling exploration of self-deception intertwined with culinary indulgence. Join the protagonist as she grapples with the lies we tell ourselves, finding solace and revelation in food's intimate embrace. Through relationships with family, friends, and fiancé, the novel delves into the intersection of bodily and spiritual hunger. Experience the complexity of truth-telling, especially on the grand stage of weddings.
Amy Lea is a Canadian bureaucrat by day and romance and YA author by night (and weekends). She writes laugh out loud romantic comedies featuring strong heroines, witty banter, mid-2000s pop culture references, and happily ever afters. When Amy is not writing, she can be found fan-girling over other romance books on Instagram (@amyleabooks).
Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City. The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly of the city – from a priceless art theft, high-stakes kidnapping and a decades-old unsolved murder, to a gruesome subterranean prison and corruption and bribery at the highest levels of power.
Beloved author, Katie Fforde shares insights into character development, the journey of writing, and the inspiration for her newest novel, Island in the Sun, set on the Caribbean Island of Dominica.
We delve into the fascinating journey of creation behind The Book of Doors, with the author of this enchanting tale, Gareth Brown. From his organic approach to writing, where the story unfolds as he progresses, to the unexpected emergence of pivotal plot elements, Brown reveals the intricate process behind his literary magic. With insights into character development, the challenges of conveying emotions, and the allure of time travel, Brown shares his inspirations and the evolution of his narrative.
Despite discovering Agatha Christie post-first draft, the author’s influence is palpable in Voyage of the Damned, particularly in crafting suspenseful narratives and intricate character dynamics.