In this anticipated new novel from the bestselling author behind
Big Little Lies, a diverse group of strangers are each absorbed
in their own lives – a flight attendant working on her birthday, a
young man returning from a funeral, an ER nurse contemplating
retirement. But when an elderly woman crosses their paths with
The 2024 Sunday Times Literary Awards celebrate 34 years of showcasing
South Africa’s finest non-fiction writing and 23 years of fiction that transports
readers to captivating worlds. In partnership with Exclusive Books, winners
receive R100,000 each. This year’s shortlist features three of the books we
Ryan Sandes’ new book, Risk. Run. Reward., follows his extraordinary
ultra-trail running adventures since his 2016 autobiography, Trail Blazer.
It covers intense challenges like a 1,500-kilometre Himalayan journey
and a 700-kilometre solo run along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, where he
In this Q&A, we dive into the culinary world of Jamie Oliver, the beloved
chef and cookbook author known for his passion for accessible, delicious
food. Jamie shares his must-have kitchen tools, from a sharp knife to a
pestle and mortar, and talks about cooking with his son, Buddy, who’s
becoming quite the little chef himself. He reveals his go-to dishes for
Detective Ruben Ellis, consumed by despair, wants to die—but not before
finding the man who kidnapped and murdered his daughter. Meanwhile,
another victim is trapped in a sinister underground dystopia. With little
will left, can Ruben save her in time? His partner, Zander, and therapist,
Melissa, must help him navigate a mystery as dark and hidden as the
gold mines beneath Johannesburg. As they dig deeper, they confront the