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News24’s free audiobook for subscribers this month is Wisani and the Bafokeng Brothers by Thandi Moagi.

29 Aug

The love-hate debate: Paige Nick and Charlotte Bauer square up for a read-off

02 Aug

Book of the Month | ‘Worth the Fight’ by Jonathan Jansen: Teaching hope on the Cape Flats

31 Jul

REVIEW | Billionaire, Nerd, Saviour, King: How Bill Gates turned himself into the 'good billionaire'

REVIEW | Billionaire, Nerd, Saviour, King: How Bill Gates turned himself into the 'good billionaire'

20 Feb 2025

WELLNESS | Use a guided journal to help you achieve clarity, calm, and what you want in life

WELLNESS | Use a guided journal to help you achieve clarity, calm, and what you want in life

19 Feb 2025

INTERVIEW | First-Generation Founder Raymond Ledwaba on breaking barriers in business

Author Interviews

INTERVIEW | First-Generation Founder Raymond Ledwaba on breaking barriers in business

18 Feb 2025

EXTRACT | 'Promises to my future self': Tshiamo Modisane reveals the story behind her transition

EXTRACT | 'Promises to my future self': Tshiamo Modisane reveals the story behind her transition

17 Feb 2025

FIRST CHAPTER | Tall, dork and handsome: This Valentine’s Day, try Shameez Patel’s new romance novel, Playing Flirty

FIRST CHAPTER | Tall, dork and handsome: This Valentine’s Day, try Shameez Patel’s new romance novel, Playing Flirty

14 Feb 2025

South African book at centre of raid on Jerusalem bookshop

South African book at centre of raid on Jerusalem bookshop

13 Feb 2025

REVIEW | Riley Keough tells her mom Lisa Marie Presley's story, in all its vulnerability and honesty

REVIEW | Riley Keough tells her mom Lisa Marie Presley's story, in all its vulnerability and honesty

13 Feb 2025

'I was screaming because of the pain': Rushdie tells trial of 'lake of blood' after stabbing

'I was screaming because of the pain': Rushdie tells trial of 'lake of blood' after stabbing

12 Feb 2025

WELLNESS | The Dating Playbook: Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela explains how to win the game of love

WELLNESS | The Dating Playbook: Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela explains how to win the game of love

12 Feb 2025

REVIEW | The Mighty Red: Louise Erdrich captivates with a 20-year love saga in prose of dark majesty

REVIEW | The Mighty Red: Louise Erdrich captivates with a 20-year love saga in prose of dark majesty

11 Feb 2025

Book of the Month | 'Master of my own destiny': Raymond Ledwaba on being The First-Generation Founder

Book of the Month | 'Master of my own destiny': Raymond Ledwaba on being The First-Generation Founder

10 Feb 2025

INTERVIEW | Meet Thami Mazibuko, the founder of Soweto Book Café fuelling a literary oasis

Author Interviews

INTERVIEW | Meet Thami Mazibuko, the founder of Soweto Book Café fuelling a literary oasis

07 Feb 2025

REVIEW | Side hustles to get going in business and personal money tips to get you through the year

REVIEW | Side hustles to get going in business and personal money tips to get you through the year

06 Feb 2025

World Read Aloud Day: Why reading aloud, with interaction, is such a learning and growing experience

World Read Aloud Day: Why reading aloud, with interaction, is such a learning and growing experience

05 Feb 2025

WATCH | World Read Aloud Day: Beloved Spud author John van de Ruit entertains kids with poetry

WATCH | World Read Aloud Day: Beloved Spud author John van de Ruit entertains kids with poetry

05 Feb 2025

Neil Gaiman faces lawsuit as former babysitter makes explosive claims of rape and human trafficking

Neil Gaiman faces lawsuit as former babysitter makes explosive claims of rape and human trafficking

04 Feb 2025

At a gallop: Trying to keep up with the endlessly entertaining storyteller Alexander McCall Smith

At a gallop: Trying to keep up with the endlessly entertaining storyteller Alexander McCall Smith

04 Feb 2025

EXTRACT | Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom: When SA changed gears and poverty declined

EXTRACT | Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom: When SA changed gears and poverty declined

03 Feb 2025

REVIEW | Nomad Heart: Actor and raconteur Ian Roberts narrates his life and funny stories

REVIEW | Nomad Heart: Actor and raconteur Ian Roberts narrates his life and funny stories

02 Feb 2025

INTERVIEW | In the 'shadowy zone': Solam Mkhabela tells the story of Alexandra – in pictures

Author Interviews

INTERVIEW | In the 'shadowy zone': Solam Mkhabela tells the story of Alexandra – in pictures

31 Jan 2025

REVIEW | And So I Roar: The 'girl with the louding voice' is back in Abi Daré's crowded sequel

REVIEW | And So I Roar: The 'girl with the louding voice' is back in Abi Daré's crowded sequel

30 Jan 2025

WELLNESS | Reflect, refresh, reset: Rumbidzayi Munyaradzi has a plan in her Guide to Adulting

WELLNESS | Reflect, refresh, reset: Rumbidzayi Munyaradzi has a plan in her Guide to Adulting

29 Jan 2025

REVIEW | Hoag, Nesbo, Robb and more: Some fast-moving thrillers for an absorbing January read

REVIEW | Hoag, Nesbo, Robb and more: Some fast-moving thrillers for an absorbing January read

28 Jan 2025

EXTRACT | 'To meet the needs of the people': Africans must take responsibility, argues Prof Nkuhlu

EXTRACT | 'To meet the needs of the people': Africans must take responsibility, argues Prof Nkuhlu

27 Jan 2025

INTERVIEW | 'Chests that bulge from words unsaid': Dinaane award-winner probes family secrets

Author Interviews

INTERVIEW | 'Chests that bulge from words unsaid': Dinaane award-winner probes family secrets

24 Jan 2025

REVIEW | Before We Forget Kindness: Uncover the magic in Toshikazu Kawaguchi's latest 'coffee' novel

REVIEW | Before We Forget Kindness: Uncover the magic in Toshikazu Kawaguchi's latest 'coffee' novel

23 Jan 2025

WELLNESS | Stress, the nervous system and acting now: 7 books to take you into the new year

WELLNESS | Stress, the nervous system and acting now: 7 books to take you into the new year

22 Jan 2025

REVIEW | Mathews Phosa's political memoir, Witness to Power, falls short on depth and storytelling

REVIEW | Mathews Phosa's political memoir, Witness to Power, falls short on depth and storytelling

21 Jan 2025

REVIEW | 3 top novels: From climate chaos and future angst to George's refusal to 'come of age'

REVIEW | 3 top novels: From climate chaos and future angst to George's refusal to 'come of age'

17 Jan 2025

Spud tops December bestseller list, as thrillers and cookbooks do some great year-end business

Spud tops December bestseller list, as thrillers and cookbooks do some great year-end business

16 Jan 2025

Neil Gaiman denies abuse: Bestselling author faces multiple sexual assault allegations

Neil Gaiman denies abuse: Bestselling author faces multiple sexual assault allegations

15 Jan 2025

WELLNESS | 'Wonderfully made': Reboot with these daily guides by Demi Lovato and Zachary Levi

WELLNESS | 'Wonderfully made': Reboot with these daily guides by Demi Lovato and Zachary Levi

15 Jan 2025

REVIEW | Thebe Ikalafeng’s The Traveller: Two tales of branding triumph and continental discovery

REVIEW | Thebe Ikalafeng’s The Traveller: Two tales of branding triumph and continental discovery

14 Jan 2025

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