Another bumper book review
It's been a while, but I've got loads of reviews, thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House. So let me get straight into it. Rachel Weiss's Group Chat by Lauren Appelbaum is an absolute delight! Rachel Weiss’s journey through the chaos of turning thirty is...
NakedCherry Vajacial: The Ultimate Post-Wax Treatment
"Vajacial". I bet you've heard about it, but wasn't sure what it was, and didn't think it's a polite thing to ask about. So I'll tell you. Oh, and you can try it for yourself. Book a NakedCherry vajacial and a Bare Cherry (Hollywood) wax between 12 November 2024 and...
Red Bull Showrun thrills petrolheads and adrenaline junkies in Jo’burg
This article was first published on Recharged. All images, courtesy of Nafisa Akabor. On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the streets of Sandton rang out with the roar of V8 engines and screeching tyres as 25 000 people were entertained by various Red Bull Athletes and...
The World Rally-Raid Championship is Coming to South Africa!
The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) was launched at the 2022 Dakar Rally, attracting world-leading competitors on two and four wheels. And in 2025, these stars will compete on African soil. The South African Safari, round three of the 2025 World Rally-Raid...
Book Review: How to be an F1 Driver

Book Review: How to be an F1 Driver

If you're a fan of Formula One racing, Jenson Button's book, "How to be an F1 Driver: My Guide to Life in the Fast Lane," is a must-read. This captivating memoir takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the world of Formula One racing, providing insights,...

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A bumper edition of book reviews

A bumper edition of book reviews

It's been a while since our last round of book reviews. And as always, these titles were sent to me by the wonderful people over at Penguin Random House. Image by storyset on Freepik James Patterson & Brian Sitts: THE PERFECT ASSASSIN Prof. Savage is forced into a...

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Review: The Mechanic’s Tale

Review: The Mechanic’s Tale

The Mechanic's Tale, written by former F1 mechanic Steve Matchett, is a riveting and insightful book that provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Formula One racing. It is a must-read for anyone interested in motorsports or the engineering...

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Review: Inside F1: Life Alongside Legends

Review: Inside F1: Life Alongside Legends

When you need an F1 fix in the off-season, there’s no shortage of books to dive into. In December, I dropped an Audible credit on this book, read by the author, and very entertaining. Inside F1: Life Alongside Legends is a must-read book for any Formula One...

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Review: The left turn

Review: The left turn

I received the audiobook of The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart by Becky Parker Geist through the Netgalley platform. Hannah, a 46-year-old author plagued by anxiety, and her partner James, an HR recruiter caught in a headlock of grief over his brother's death, are...

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Review: Wraith

Review: Wraith

I received the audiobook of Wraith by Mark Wheaton through the Netgalley platform. A legendary family plagued by a curse. What led to it, and can it be ended? Cecily LeClercq grows up in the remote Carolina wetlands after witnessing her mother's death at a young age....

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Review: The nurse’s secret

Review: The nurse’s secret

I received an audiobook copy of The nurse's secret by Liz Lawler through the Netgalley platform. When the police arrive in the brightly lit corridors of the final care facility, asking for Nurse Shaw, the staff and patients begin to gossip. Sarah Shaw's husband is...

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Review: A most efficient murder

Review: A most efficient murder

I received the audiobook of A most efficient murder by Anthony Slayton through the Netgalley platform. The book starts like a typical murder mystery: a reclusive nobleman hosts a party at his mansion to celebrate his niece's birthday and announce his heir. But a body...

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Die Bewonderaar

Die Bewonderaar

Lapa Uitgewers het vir my Die Bewonderaar deur Erla-Mari Diederiks gestuur om te lees. Dit is die eerste keer wat ek dié tipe boek in Afrikaans lees. Daar is ‘n duidelike waarskuwing op die buiteblad dat dit nie geskik is vir sensitiewe lesers nie. Die boek raak aan...

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