You voted with your clicks, and here they are: the 10 most popular Waddle features this year so far.
It’s everything from extracts and recipes to author columns and round-ups of our favourite reads. Have a look!
TEN | Extract: Mirage by David Ralph Viviers
In David Ralph Viviers’ debut novel, a century-old trunk has been dug up near the railway village of Sterfontein. Inside is the lost journal of Victorian author Elizabeth Tenant – and what appear to be the remains of a child.
NINE | Resepte: Huiskos deur Herman Lensing
Huiskos bevat meer as 80 resepte, van ontbyt tot hoofgeregte, van bykosse tot vleisgeregte, van koeke, koekies en beskuit tot nageregte (soos trifle, roomys en selfs basaarpoeding). Elke hoofstuk weerspieël Herman se liefde vir kos en vir mense, met staaltjies waarin jy jou kan verkneukel. Dis alles pretensielose resepte met bestanddele wat jy van Pretoria tot in Pofadder kan kry. Huiskos is nes jy Herman se kombuis ken: kos wat almal kan saamkook.
EIGHT | Recipes: Thrive by Nicci Robertson
When you eat the right foods in the right quantities, your body will respond positively and you will thrive both physically and mentally. This is the message Nicci Robertson wants to send with her new book, Thrive. The book includes over 80 mouthwatering family-friendly recipes that are packed with flavour and nutritionally balanced. Whether your goal is weight-loss or improved health, Nicci’s recipes will have you rethinking the concept of ‘diet food’ and heading for the kitchen with enthusiasm!
SEVEN | Q&A with The Echo Chamber Author John Boyne
Powered by John Boyne's characteristic humour and razor-sharp observation, The Echo Chamber is a satiric helter skelter, a dizzying downward spiral of action and consequence, poised somewhere between farce, absurdity and oblivion. In this Q&A with him, the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas spoke to The Penguin Post about his favourite book this year, cancel culture and his advice for finding your voice as a writer.
READ AN EXTRACT from John Boyne’s latest novel, ALL THE BROKEN PLACES >>
SIX | Resepte: Lekker en Goed deur Carmen Niehaus
Heerlike kos propvol heilsaamheid is Carmen Niehaus se nuutste kookbook nadat sy reeds meer as twintig kookboeke uitgegee het. Dit is ’n lekker-eet-boek met ou bekendes en nuwelinge wat gesonder gemaak is om steeds heerlik te kan eet sonder om skuldig te voel – net soos Carmen aan huis eet.
FIVE | 7 Belly-warming Soup Recipes
As winter creeps in, you’ll want to start gathering your favourite soup recipes because we all know there’s nothing better than cosying up with a big bowl of soup on a chilly night. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve got it! Check out this list of our favourite soup recipes from some of our favourite cookbook authors.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE RECIPES @thehungrypenguin_sa >>
FOUR | 12 Books to Celebrate South Africa’s Heritage
In honour of South Africa's heritage day, we've rounded up the books that embrace its culture and diversity with stories about its cities, new and old, its music and its food to its magnificent landscapes and indigenous natural world.
THREE | 10 of Our Favourite Pasta Recipes
These delectable pasta recipes are sure to tantalise your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Italy. Pasta, with its endless possibilities and comforting nature, has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. In this culinary journey, we present a diverse selection of pasta dishes, from classic favourites to innovative creations, each brimming with flavours and textures that will leave you craving for more.
TWO | A Thought-Provoking Novel that Revels in the Power of Words
Pip Williams’ empowering debut, The Dictionary of Lost Words, is a celebration of the English language and the inception of the Oxford English Dictionary, guaranteed to excite anyone who loves books about books and language.
READ AN EXTRACT from Pip Williams’ latest novel, THE BOOKBINDER OF JERICHO >>
ONE | Extract: Truth to Power by André de Ruyter
When André de Ruyter took over as Eskom CEO in January 2020, he quickly realised why it was considered the toughest job in South Africa. In his explosive memoir, Truth to Power, De Ruyter candidly reflects on his three years at the power utility, his successes and failures, his reasons for leaving and his hopes for the future. As someone who is not beholden to the ruling party, he is uniquely placed to speak truth to power.
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