Books
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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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WATCH | Read to Rise launches wordless book for preschoolers
Read to Rise mascot Oaky the Acorn launched wordless preschool book ‘Oaky Bakes a Cake’ at 3Bears Educare, promoting early literacy development.
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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.
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Book characters let out into the wild during Read Aloud Day
Cape Town libraries, schools celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2026 with events featuring mayor, authors, and interactive storytelling.
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Booksellers and sites’ recommended reads for 2026
Discover essential 2026 book recommendations from Exclusive Books, Goodreads Choice Awards and Book Lounge. Fiction, non-fiction and more.
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Fifth free Cape Flats Book Festival brings together ‘two worlds’
Join the free Cape Flats Book Festival at West End Primary School, Mitchells Plain on 31 Jan-1 Feb. 90+ speakers, 50+ sessions celebrating literature.
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Westridge High library gets makeover by alumni brothers
Two former Westridge High School pupils are giving back to their alma mater by funding a revamp of the school library in a bid to inspire a new generation of…
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Fund-raising bookshop expands
Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre is expanding its fund-raising bookshop.
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Revised edition details AI’s wins and fails while giving helpful tips
Is AI useful or does it destroy jobs? Does it make us more productive or does it make us lazy?
