Extract: The Errors of Dr. Browne by Mark Winkler
Mark Winkler’s novel is a wry and insightful glimpse into the limits of reason, the patriarchal need to control every aspect of womanhood, and our ongoing preoccupation with reputation.
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July 25th, 2022
Extract: Notes on Falling by Bronwyn Law-Viljoen
Notes on Falling is about the hope that art will challenge perceptions and orthodoxy so that the world can be reinvented through new forms. It is also about trying to reconcile the large pictures of history with the small snapshots of our individual lives.
July 22nd
Extract: The Artist Vanishes by Terry Westby-Nunn
Infamous Cape Town artist Sophie Tugiers has been missing for several years. Her mysterious disappearance caused a brief ripple before dissolving into a distant media memory. Sophie’s controversial art alienated many people: those who didn’t consider her a sell-out thought her last exhibition was sadistic – after all, one of her experimental participants committed suicide.
July 14th
The Magic of Minerals
Bruce Cairncross is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Johannesburg. He has a special interest in documenting and preserving southern Africa’s mineralogical heritage, and is the author of a number of books. Here, he writes about the treasure chest that is Southern Africa.
July 13th
The TikTok Book Revolution
When we read something we love, we want everyone to know about it,
and this is why the TikTok community, #BookTok, has taken off. It serves
up genuine content with authentic feelings and reactions. It’s also really
good at igniting the fear of missing out in us … Here are some of the
authors whose books have seen a resurgence, thanks to #BookTok.
July 12th
The African Bird Fair is back!
Join BirdLife South Africa for the biggest event in African birding this year: The African Bird Fair 2022.
Taking place on 22 and 23 July 2022, expect a jam-packed programme of exciting speakers, a plethora of exhibitors, and even some educational workshops on birding identification. Plus, there’s the opportunity to connect with other avid birders across the continent, and the world.
July 6th
Recipes: Cooking with Love by Trish van der Nest
‘Cooking with love’ aptly describes Trish van der Nest’s approach to food. This passionate foodie loves nothing more than to see family and friends gathered around her table, eating a meal she has prepared.
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July 5th
Recipes: Air-Fryer Cookbook by Jenny Tschiesche
An air-fryer is the latest kitchen must-have and this is the recipe book to go with it! This nifty, counter-top appliance is similar to an oven, as it bakes and roasts, but the key difference is its heating elements are located at the top and are enhanced by a large, powerful fan. The result is food that’s crisp and delicious in no time and, most notably, it makes the perfect alternative to a deep-fat fryer for anyone adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Recipes: An African Bite by Chef Mbombi
An African Bite celebrates the simplicity and authenticity of African food for a contemporary cook. Chef Mbombi has a deep connection to his culture, yet he is also a modern man living an urban lifestyle. Recognising that if we don’t keep cooking ‘heritage’ dishes, there is a risk of them being lost forever, he set out to create a cookbook that celebrates the food he was raised on.
Recipes: Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage
Everyday eating with built in wow factor - from the Ottolenghi protege shaking up the food world. MEZCLA means mix, blend or fusion in Spanish and in her first solo cookbook, Ixta Belfrage - loved for her inventive ingredient combinations - shares her favourite mezcla of flavours.
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