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 ...
A mysterious epidemic that may not be all that it seems, a missing girl who may hold the key and two gutsy teens who won’t rest until they have all the answers they’re looking for. Disclaimer: This review originally appeared on W24.co.za . Click on the link at the bottom to purchase a copy of the book. Huge thanks to Pan Macmillan SA for sending me a copy to review. Contagion by Teri Terry (first published in 2017 by Orchard Books) Ever had one of those books that made you believe you’re reading one thing, only for it to be something a lot more different than you anticipated? Teri Terry’s Contagion is that book for me. It’s definitely different in a good way because it offered a refreshing take on a concept that I’ve previously seen in TV, movies and other books. The story revolves around Callie, a missing girl, a killer strain of flu that’s evolved into a nationwide pandemic and Shay and Kai two teens – Kai being Callie’s older brother - who not only want to find Callie, but wa...
