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In a noisy, fast-paced world, sometimes the most meaningful connection happens in silence. That’s the philosophy behind the Silent Book Club, a growing global phenomenon that’s found a vibrant home in Cape Town. Founded locally by Shawn Buck in May 2024, the Cape Town chapter quickly attracted hundreds of booklovers, with up to 300 readers gathering at events held in cafés, breweries, public parks, and independent bookstores. With no assigned reading lists, no icebreakers or discussion prompts, and absolutely

In her luminous debut novel My Other Heart, Emma Nanami Strenner weaves
a poignant story about identity, family, and the longing for belonging across
continents. Spanning Philadelphia, Tokyo, and Saigon, the novel follows three
women – Mimi, Kit, and Sabrina – whose intertwined paths explore adoption,

In June 2025, Penguin Random House South Africa (PRHSA) proudly took
home an impressive seven accolades at the prestigious 30th Gourmand World
Cookbook Awards, held during the Cascais Food Summit in Portugal at the
Estoril Congress Centre. The event, hosted by Gourmand Awards founder
and president Edouard Cointreau, brought together culinary visionaries and

Messy, comforting, spicy and bold – there’s nothing quite like a bunny
chow. Born on the streets of 1940s Durban, this iconic South African
dish has become a national treasure, beloved for its no-frills brilliance
and big, unapologetic flavour. Whether it’s filled with fiery mutton,
classic beans, rich chicken curry or even a modern kota twist with
mince and mash, one thing’s certain: it’s best eaten with your hands

Oxford, 1920: For the first time, women are admitted to the university.
Four young women from different backgrounds move into rooms on
Corridor Eight, each carrying dreams – and secrets. As they pursue
education and freedom in a world still shaped by war, grief, and deep-
rooted sexism, their unexpected friendship becomes a powerful force.
Dora, Beatrice, Otto, and Marianne must navigate loss, ambition, and
identity in a society hesitant to change. Set against the backdrop of