Read an early extract from A Beautiful Evil, the sizzling new YA myth
reimagining by TikTok sensation and bestselling author Bea Fitzgerald.
Created by the gods to love her husband, Pandora is met with rejection
from the grumpy (but handsome) titan Epimatheos. As they reluctantly
Whether your little one is a Bluey devotee, a unicorn enthusiast,
or secretly planning their own braai, we’ve got a book to match
every mood, age, and imagination level. From magical kingdoms
and creepy crawlies to tween drama, high-stakes secrets, and
heartwarming tales of courage, this collection is bursting with
adventures for readers young and almost-grown. So grab a
In a noisy, fast-paced world, sometimes the most meaningful connection happens in silence. That’s the philosophy behind the Silent Book Club, a growing global phenomenon that’s found a vibrant home in Cape Town. Founded locally by Shawn Buck in May 2024, the Cape Town chapter quickly attracted hundreds of booklovers, with up to 300 readers gathering at events held in cafés, breweries, public parks, and independent bookstores. With no assigned reading lists, no icebreakers or discussion prompts, and absolutely
In Their Own Words brings together powerful voices from across genres and experiences. In this edition, Popina Khumanda shares the raw, heartbreaking story of her escape from war-torn DRC in The Smallest Ones. Zakhe Mazibuko unpacks faith, freedom, and financial truth in Preacher, Let My People Go.
In her luminous debut novel My Other Heart, Emma Nanami Strenner weaves
a poignant story about identity, family, and the longing for belonging across
continents. Spanning Philadelphia, Tokyo, and Saigon, the novel follows three
women – Mimi, Kit, and Sabrina – whose intertwined paths explore adoption,
From 5-7 September 2025, Cape Town’s vibrant literary scene comes alive
once more as the Open Book Festival returns to the city’s heart. A celebration
of books, ideas, conversation and community, this much-loved event invites
readers, writers and thinkers to come together in a shared love of storytelling.
First launched in 2011, Open Book has grown from a 60-event, five-day festival
into a major fixture on South Africa’s cultural calendar. With over 100 events
In June 2025, Penguin Random House South Africa (PRHSA) proudly took
home an impressive seven accolades at the prestigious 30th Gourmand World
Cookbook Awards, held during the Cascais Food Summit in Portugal at the
Estoril Congress Centre. The event, hosted by Gourmand Awards founder
and president Edouard Cointreau, brought together culinary visionaries and
From the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes a
charming coming-of-age romance about family, firsts, and finding love.
When Madeline’s brother gets engaged without telling anyone, she
Messy, comforting, spicy and bold – there’s nothing quite like a bunny
chow. Born on the streets of 1940s Durban, this iconic South African
dish has become a national treasure, beloved for its no-frills brilliance
and big, unapologetic flavour. Whether it’s filled with fiery mutton,
classic beans, rich chicken curry or even a modern kota twist with
mince and mash, one thing’s certain: it’s best eaten with your hands
A chilling new thriller from the author of Then She Was Gone about a
seemingly perfect man who slowly takes over your life – until he starts
disappearing without explanation. As suspicion and dread creep in, you
begin to question everything: his love, his past, and your own judgment.
A masterclass in psychological suspense, this novel explores manipulation,