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,...
Johannesburg has plenty of places to shop, eat and grab coffee. But every now and then, something comes along that feels less like a development and more like a fresh chapter in the city’s personality. That is exactly what makes Nine Yards Rosebank so exciting. Set on...
It's been a busy month of post-op rehab and getting back to work, but I've got some books you should check out. Even a cheeky romance, which isn't really my vibe, but I was pleasantly surprised by. Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters is the kind of romantic...
This article originally appeared on Recharged. I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It works, it syncs, I know where everything is. Done. But iPhones are getting expensive. And there’s an...
Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson was every bit as enjoyable as I remembered, and honestly, listening to the audiobook made it even better. I first read this book back in 2007 while recovering from back surgery, when I was leaning hard into those funny,...
