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 ...
What would you do if you were told to never, ever, under any circumstance whatsoever, cry? Disclaimer: This review also appears on Women24.com , a South African women's lifestyle website where I manage, amongst other things, an online books section. Oh, and look out for a lovely Q&A with Lauren, which will be up on the blog tomorrow evening! Teardrop by Lauren Kate (Doubleday) I've been reading a lot of YA novels for a good couple of years now. In all this time, I've often encountered books that draw on ideas from others; some obvious rip-offs and others beautifully imagined retellings. When I first heard about Teardrop, the book certainly gave me pause. Not only have I not heard about a book that deals with a girl who is under strict instruction not to cry, but I was curious to see what kind of mythology this book would incorporate, as well as seeing how it would tie in with the story and title of the book. Also, having long been a fan of Lauren Kate and her Fallen se...
