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by Christopher Hope (Atlantic Books) ISBN: 9780857898067 Christopher Hope, the author of this satirical comment on the last days of Apartheid and its classification laws and world power hungry leaders, is a South African novelist well known for his writings on racism and politics. Jim Fish, is an insulting term for a black man. Despite its […]

The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis (Blue Bird) ISBN: 978-1-5098-2493-9   Pope Francis is undoubtedly the most visible and well-liked Pope in recent history. He is renowned for his humility and willingness to stay connected with all of society, particularly the poor and marginalised. Mercy is a topic close to his heart, one which has characterized

by Sister Lilian (Human & Rousseau) ISBN 9780798171458 When it comes to raising children, everyone has an opinion. However put your mind at ease with this well-written guide by Sister Lillian who has over 30 years’ experience in pregnancy and baby care. Various topics such as pregnancy, birth and parenting are dealt with objectively and

by Joanna Courtney (MacMillan) ISBN: 9781447281962 Part two in a trilogy involving three Viking queens, this book can be read before the first. History is like that. I particularly enjoyed the fact that the battles were not long, drawn-out detailed accounts, but dramatic re-enactments, succinct and more powerful that way. But if you like the detailed

The Trouble With Mojitos by Romy Sommer (Harper Impulse) ISBN: 978 0007559770

by Fikile Hlatshwayo (Jacana) ISBN 978-1-4314-2377-4 When presented with the dubious opportunity of taking a three-month country-wide caravanning adventure with her family, Fikile finds herself initially balking at the idea. As a professional who worked hard to get to the top of her career, she can’t see herself spending months out in the sticks without her

Predator by Wilbur Smith with Tom Cain (HarperCollins)

Unlocking The Secrets To Scorpios by Trish MacGregor (Page Street) ISBN: 9781624141539 Unlocking the Secrets to Scorpios is a comprehensive guide to the various relationships a Scorpio could have with any other person. It details the dos and don’ts but does not preach in absolutes. It makes sense and is constructive and conducive to positive ways

by Amy Gottlieb (Harper Perennial) ISBN: 9780062383365 This is Gottlieb’s first novel however she is a renowned poet and story-teller. Here she has created a story within a story and developed characters through a rich context. This is a rarity in modern popular fiction. The novel offers up the lives of three Jewish characters over

by Wendy Hartmann (Jacana) ISBN 9781431423392 This children’s book is beautifully illustrated with captivating images of nature. The story takes the form of a poems and attempts to describe the various sounds one encounters in Africa. The metaphorical nature of the book and its attempts to illustrate onomatopoeia are lost on younger children, but it remains a delightful and cathartic