Every year on 9 August, South Africans commemorate National Women’s Day, an occasion rooted in one of the most significant acts of peaceful resistance in the country’s history. While the public holiday provides an opportunity to appreciate the women in our families,...
Living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can sometimes feel like having a very unpredictable housemate. One day, everything is peaceful, and the next, my stomach has decided to cancel all my plans. For me, IBS has often meant bloating, discomfort, and flare-ups...
UK mischief and murder, hidden rooms, impostors, jolly good fun all round, thanks to NetGalley's review copies. The Body in the Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a charming and atmospheric cosy mystery filled with village intrigue, grand...
Lots of murder, just how I like it! Always grateful to NetGalley for providing review copies. The Shark by Emma Styles The Shark is a tense, fast-moving psychological thriller that explores grief, fear, vengeance, and the dangerous consequences of taking justice into...
One of these books I absolutely adored. One was a solid thriller. And one felt like a waste of time, but it's probably good if that's your vibe. Thanks, NetGalley. I always appreciate the review copies. The Queen of Wishful Thinking by Milly Johnson The Queen of...
Take a trip to Cuba, discover the deceit of a woman married to a powerful divorce lawyer known for ruthless prenups, and travel back to one of the most controversial trials in history. Thanks for the review copies, Netgalley. The Novel Detective: A Detective Novel by...
These three books are very different, but all worth a read (or listen). Thanks to Netgalley for the review copies. Food to Die For: Over 50 Recipes and Stories from America's Most Legendary Haunted Places by Amy Bruni. Food to Die For is a wonderfully original blend...
Eight books, seven of them various kinds of great (I have ambitions of becoming Mrs Gooch), and one absolute dud stalled out on the starting grid. Please let me know if you can recommend a really good F1 novel. Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte is a clever,...
There is something very South African about a good road trip. The snack stop. The padstal coffee. The quick stretch. The debate over whether Harrismith is “almost there” or absolutely not. For years, the Johannesburg-to-Durban route has been powered by petrol pumps,...
