Penguin Random House South Africa
We sat down with Ollie Swart to talk all things cooking – his go-to
ingredients, favourite comfort foods, and the simple tricks that take
a dish from good to unforgettable. Ollie shares his love for bold,
flavour-packed meals, from the perfect braai sides to a life-changing
Michelin-star ravioli. He reveals his ultimate cooking hack…
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. Alex Michaelides is known for his plot twists, and he chats here about how he crafted his…
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.
Fforde delves into character creation, revealing her method of infusing authenticity and relatability, often seeing reflections of herself in…
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…
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.
Debut author of the book, Frances White, delves into this influence, the significance of LGBTQ+ representation, and her writing process….
Luke Dale-Roberts, a seasoned chef with 36 years of culinary expertise unveils his captivating cookbook, that chronicles the evolution of his creations at his restaurant, The Test Kitchen, over a decade. Embracing a natural philosophy, he eschews synthetic products, prioritising flavour as the essence of his dishes. Influenced by luminaries like…
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…
We have a lot to be positive about in South Africa. With all our problems, it’s easy to feel bleak. But hold those thoughts, because Legends might be just the tonic you need to drive off the gloom. This book tells the stories of a dozen remarkable people – some well-known, others largely forgotten – who changed Mzansi…
In 1992 Chicago, a hospitalised man faces an impossible question from strangers before plummeting from his twelfth-floor window, drawing the attention of the Secretary of Defense. Jack Reacher, recently demoted from Army Major, becomes part of an inter-agency task force to investigate. With a cold-blooded killer on the loose and a 23-year-old…
Jane Smith is the best criminal defence attorney in the Hamptons. As Jane is preparing to defend a high-profile client accused of a triple homicide, she’s also hired to revive a cold case – a cluster of unsolved murders. Then another bombshell lands – she’s got a year to live. But for now, she has a trial to win. Unless one…