Hiya book lovers With Christmas being just around the corner, I thought I’d highlight some South African reads that should go on your TBR pile. We have so many phenomenal SA authors that deserve to be celebrated , and because this list will be an extensive one, I am splitting this post and making it a series. I know it won’t be possible to include every single South African author, but I am going to try to highlight books from every genre and make it as diverse as possible (so, with respect, please don’t ask me why so and so isn’t on the list – there’s more to come). First up: 1. Sing Down the Stars by Nerine Dorman A book I recently received for review ( thanks you NB publishers ) and am super excited about diving into is Sing Down the Stars. I was first introduced to Nerine’s writing years ago, when I read one of her first books, What Sweet Music They Make (Would 100% still love to see more of that). Over the years, I ’ve come to know Nerine as well and she’s not ...
I don’t know about you, but I never get tired of reading lists about being a book addict. Not only do they have me enthusiastically nodding along to every single point being made, but they always serve to remind me just how awesome it is to be such an ardent lover of books. In today’s guest post, Tea Addict, a lovely friend of mine, shares her list of ways to tell if you’re a book worm. I dare you to disagree with all of the points made. 1. You think vouchers to spend at a bookstore are an absolute win. Family and friends stop asking what you would like for your birthday or Christmas as they already know the answer. 2. Your husband builds you a bookcase. You couldn’t be more excited if he’d added a new level to your home. 3. When packing for a weekend away, you pack in a book (or two) before clothes. 4. Lending out your precious books almost causes physical pain. You have devised a series of excuses when someone sees you reading and asks to borrow the book. ...
