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South African books to add to your reading list this festive season - part 1

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 ...
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The Poet X and other great reads you can find at this month’s Bargain Books sale

Hi everyone!

I’m back to blogging after a long hiatus and have loads of new stuff in store (including a blog revamp, giveaways and more). 

But, today, and in partnership with the wonderful people from Bargain Books, I’m here to tell you about all the fantastic books you can find at their warehouse sale, which takes place on Tuesday, 24th September.

The warehouse sale has proven to be tremendously popular because:

a) the prices of the books are fantastic

b) their warehouse is so vast that it never feels like you’re in an overcrowded room (this point, in particular, is something that makes me happy, because I’ve always associated it with too many people who forget the concept of space and kindness in the bid to get their hands on whatever they want with no regard for others).

c) the books on offer are incredible – many of them actually released this year.

So, as you can tell, I’m a huge fan. 

And at the recent pre-sale event I was invited to, I spotted some fantastic reads I thought I’d share to whet your appetite. One of those books, The Poet X was one I recently read and reviewed, and it’s one that you can grab for R60. 



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What's the last book that resonated really deeply with you? . I've been thinking about women's voices. More specifically, women's voices in fiction and stories about characters in fictional settings who carve their own path and make their voices heard in spite of the circumstances and obstacles that get in their way. . This week I really needed to find a book about a young girl fighting for her voice and winning the battle, because through fiction, I rediscover my faith and hope in humanity. . The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo is actually a book I've wanted to talk about for a while, but I could never find the words or right moment for it until now. . This coming-of-age verse novel is the story of Xiomara, a teen girl stifled and restricted by the expectations of her overbearing and staunchly devout mother. . At once a love letter to poetry and a book about learning to question and not blindly accept, The Poet X is a beautifully complex story that tackles sexism, rape culture, the weight of family ideals and parental abuse. . It's a novel about finding your voice through whatever makes you comfortable - and Xiomara, who shines at her local slam poetry club, finds her power and her voice through words both spoken and written. . The nuances of this verse novel is stunning; each structured poem a chapter that brims with the palpable need of Xiomara's desire to be her own person - even if it means rejecting everything she was taught and forced to be. . A beautiful read that I constantly think about. . Thank you @penguinbookssouthafrica for sending me a copy for review. . . #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #yafiction #versenovel #yalit #diverseya #penguinbookssouthafrica #booknerd #ilovereading #ipreview via @preview.app
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And speaking of prices here’s what you can look forward to:

Children’s thin books – R20
Children’s board books – R40
Paperbacks – R60
Trade Paperbacks – R80
Hardcovers – R100A further sneak peek of what you can find at the sale next Tuesday:

A section devoted to all things Star Wars


Fans of the franchise, expect to fall into Star Wars Heaven. From YA Star Wars adaptations to books about the movies and profiles of your favourite characters, the warehouse has it all. I didn’t purchase any books at the pre-sale event, but you can be sure I’ll be grabbing something from this collection.

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo


 
Leigh Bardugo needs no introduction. And if you’ve been itching to get your hands on this book (set in the same universe as the Grisha Trilogy and which focuses on Nikolai’s story), you can catch this TPB edition for R80 – which is a steal since it retails from R180 and upwards.

The sale starts at 9am, so make sure you come early for this one. I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be sold out really quickly. 

Fantastic contemporary titles by Holly Bourne


Holly Bourne has become a massive household name over the last few years.

With some gorgeous titles under her name that deal with issues like feminism, toxic online behaviour, mental health, to mention but a few, now is a fantastic opportunity to grab hold of one of her books if you haven’t read her yet.


What’s a Girl Gotta Do, a book I’m definitely planning on picking up next week,  deals with, the topics mentioned above and so much more. These are just some of the fantastic titles you can look forward to spotting at the sale.



Card facilities are available, and if you need a bit of a coffee break in between, the folks from @brewetc have got you covered. Their coffee is excellent, and so are their prices!

Remember, that’s next week, Tuesday, 24 September
9am – 5pm
Location: 1 Mymoena Cres, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764


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