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 ...
Quick note: Apologies from my side for my silence. 2016 has been a craptacular year and one that has seen me struggling a lot with my depression (more on that at some point) , hence the slow updates in blogging. Hoping to get back into the swing of things and I thought I'd start of f by posting a review of a really great and fun historical fantasy novel I read not too long ago. Not only does it feature a diverse cast of characters, but the concept of the book is quite unique. I really hope to read more of thi s Destiny's work. Iron Cast by Destiny Soria Art, music and murder collide in this mesmerising tale set in pre-prohibition era Boston. Iron Cast by Destiny Soria (first published in 2016 by Amulet Books) Available from Raru.co.za A supernaturally gifted young black girl working in a speakeasy during a time when the prohibitions act is on the verge of being ratified? Well, colour me intrigued. Blending a combination of fantasy and history, Destiny Soria’s debut novel is ...
