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
Hear directly from the voices behind some of today’s most engaging
books and stories. Richard Osman returns with The Impossible Fortune,
full of twists and charm, while Gareth Crocker’s Now You Bleed keeps
you on the edge of your seat. Lila Lerie shows how cooking can be
Ever wondered which Diary of a Wimpy Kid adventure really matches your personality? Greg Heffley’s life is full of hilarious mishaps, awkward middle-school moments, and chaotic family adventures – and every reader can relate to at least one of his misadventures.
In a world overflowing with books for children and young adults, few series have captured imaginations and hearts quite like Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Combining fast-paced adventure, clever humour, and a modern twist on ancient mythology, these books draw readers into a world where Greek gods, mythical monsters, and legendary quests collide with relatable everyday challenges.
The Booker Prize awards recently took place, celebrating the best in
contemporary literature, and once again, a Penguin Random House
author took home the coveted prize. David Szalay’s Flesh, a “spare and
penetrating novel”, follows István from shy adolescence in a Hungarian
apartment block to the heights of the army and London’s elite. It explores
Thirty books in, and Jack Reacher still refuses to slow down. The drifter with a moral compass sharper than any blade has become a literary phenomenon, selling a book every six seconds and redefining the modern thriller. Since his first appearance in Killing Floor (1997), Reacher has walked away from every explosion, outsmarted every villain, and captured the imaginations of more than 100 million readers worldwide.
A sweeping love story and family saga by Booker Prize-winner Kiran
Desai. When Sonia and Sunny meet on an overnight train, they’re
instantly drawn to each other – despite their grandparents’ failed
matchmaking years earlier. Sonia, an aspiring novelist haunted by
a past affair, returns to India after studying in Vermont. Sunny, a
journalist in New York, seeks escape from his domineering family
and violent roots. As their paths entwine across India and America,
When readers last saw Lyra in The Secret Commonwealth, she was
alone in a ruined city, her dæmon Pantalaimon gone in search of her
lost imagination. Now, in The Rose Field, Lyra’s journey to find him
Force for Good is a bold, balanced exploration of positive masculinity, inspiring
men to become forces for good. Rejecting extremes – aggressive dominance
or passive disengagement – it presents a vision of healthy masculinity: strong
yet gentle, confident yet humble. The book emphasises that power, often
misunderstood, is neutral; used rightly, it enables men to fulfil their potential
Jack Reacher plans three stops today – though only two are on his
list. First: a Baltimore coffee shop. Black coffee, corner seat, eyes
on the door. A brief scuffle, nothing serious. As he leaves, someone
brushes past him; his wallet’s fine, or so he thinks. Second: a store
for a new coat, plain and practical. But in his pocket, he finds something