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 ...
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (first published by Penguin Books, a division of Penguin Random House, in 2015) Disclaimer: Review first appeared on Women24.com . You can purchase a copy of the book on Raru.co.za Trigger warning: Suicide Keep a box of tissues at hand because Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places will rip your heart to shreds. This book, already one of the most hyped about of the year, takes a look at depression, mental health and suicide amongst teens, and explores the stigma associated with illnesses that can’t be seen, but is felt on so many levels. I’m no fan of the hype monster, but given that I was interested in this book even before it started, I simply had to pick it up when it arrived on my desk. Needless to say, my experience of this book was decidedly jarring. Yet, despite my initial ambivalence towards it, I can certainly say that this is a novel that will stay with me for the rest of my life. In fact, I think my battle with it ...
