Book lovers never really read alone – we read with each other. This month, we’re spotlighting some brilliant voices from the South African bookstagram community, each sharing the stories that moved, surprised, or completely consumed them. From Richard Osman’s sharply tender new mystery to Freida McFadden’s mind-twisting thrillers, William Boyd’s atmospheric espionage, and Dolly Alderton’s intimate, big-hearted memoir, these reviews capture what it feels like to fall headfirst into a book. Thoughtful, honest, and full of personality, they remind us why we turn to readers we trust: to discover our next favourite story, and to see books through someone else’s eyes.