Book review
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We review a selection of children’s books for all ages
From rhyming Bibles to poop poems and Marvel comics. Here’s our take on some of the new children’s book releases for toddlers through to tweens.
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Two books that gaslit me brilliantly and left me reeling deliciously
Two gripping reviews of books with perfect plot twists: In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey and The Name Game by Beth O’Leary.
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Book review: Royal Spin — a smooth ride that lacks tension and climax
Scobie and Benway’s Royal Spin is escapist royal romance with White House intrigue, but lacks tension and delivers an anticlimactic ending.
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Powerhouse writing duo pen offbeat locked room murder mystery
Book review: The Ending Writes Itself by VE Schwab & Cat Clarke. A gripping locked room mystery with 6 authors trapped on a Scottish island.
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On the Fence review: A clean teen romance that surprises
‘On the Fence’ by Kasie West is a refreshing clean teen romance. Tomboy Charlie discovers friendship and love while dealing with family trauma.
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Falls the Shadow review: when crime fiction hits too close to home
Review of Falls the Shadow by Mike Nicol: A well-crafted South African crime thriller that hits too close to home for local readers.
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Satirical book takes ‘a deep-dive into workplace bullsh*ttery’
Hilarious satire of modern office jargon and corporate speak. Wankernomics pokes fun at workplace buzzwords that sound clever but mean nothing.
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A mother like no other: a fierce, funny memoir
Arundhati Roy’s memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me traces her formative relationship with her formidable educator mother. Bold and deeply human.
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Introducing Mrs Collins review: a perfect Pride and Prejudice spin-off
Review: ‘Introducing Mrs Collins’ by Rachel Parris – Pride and Prejudice fan fiction about Charlotte Lucas that balances modern appeal with Austen charm
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Heartfelt and relatable local novel surprises reviewer
Review of ‘Why Am I Like This’ by Qaanitah Hunter. An entertaining South African novel exploring grief, self-esteem and mental health themes.
