Archive - 2025

July 2nd

Extract: Baddest Man by Mark Kriegel

This entry was posted on 02 July 2025.

On a legendary 1980s night, 21-year-old Mike Tyson knocked out Michael
Spinks in 91 seconds, earning more than the Lakers and Celtics’ annual
payrolls combined. Just eight years earlier, Tyson was a troubled kid taken
in by boxing legend Cus D’Amato. Their bond became the stuff of movies,
turning Tyson into HBO’s first star. But his story is darker than his victories.

June 10th

Books to Carry You Through Hard Times

This entry was posted on 10 June 2025.

When life breaks us open – through grief, loss, illness, or change – it can
be hard to know where to turn. These seven deeply affecting books don’t
offer easy answers, but they do offer companionship, clarity, and courage.
From the wisdom of Holocaust survivors to the raw honesty of modern voices
like Glennon Doyle and Brené Brown, each one offers a unique path through
the pain and back to yourself. Whether you're facing heartbreak, burnout,

June 9th

IN THEIR OWN WORDS | Ocean Vuong, Claire Robertson & Karin Mitchell

This entry was posted on 09 June 2025.

What does it mean to belong — to a place, a people, a history? Three powerful new books explore this question from strikingly different angles. Claire Robertson’s The Immortalites is a lyrical frontier epic set in 19th-century South Africa. Karin Mitchell’s The High Treason Club unpacks the chilling true story of the Boeremag bombings and trial.

Buns of Glory: 13 Burgers You’ll Want to Make This Weekend

This entry was posted on 09 June 2025.

Whether you like yours smashed, stacked, spicy, smoky, or meat-free, this
round-up of brilliant burgers has something for every craving. We’ve got
everything from Jan Braai’s kid-friendly chicken burger to Fatima Saib’s
indulgent Hot Honey Fried Chicken, Jamie Oliver’s speedy smash hit, and
Sifo’s chargrilled beef classic. Feeling adventurous? Try kudu burgers from

June 6th

INK & APRONS | 2025’s Most Delicious Page-Turners

This entry was posted on 06 June 2025.

Whether you’re into braai flames, family dinners, nostalgic South
African flavours, or health-conscious meals that don’t skimp on taste,
2025’s cookbook line-up has you covered. From Karl Tessendorf’s
indulgent comfort food to Jamie Oliver’s energising health fare and
Jan Braai’s latest for budding young cooks, this year’s offerings span
the full spectrum of how we love to eat. With bold voices like Ilse van

June 5th

Hot New YA Reads to Topple Your TBR Pile

This entry was posted on 05 June 2025.

Dive into a thrilling collection of YA novels that span mythic fantasies, intense romances, and gripping adventures. From a fierce Greek myth retelling where prophecy and war collide, to a sequel packed with secret societies and life-altering mysteries at Oxford, these stories captivate with strong characters facing impossible choices. Feel the sparks fly in sports romance and Formula 1 drama, or journey with dragon riders and magical rebels fighting oppression.

Interactive Adventures for Little Hands and Curious Minds

This entry was posted on 05 June 2025.

The Pop-up Peekaboo! series from DK invites toddlers and preschoolers
on vibrant, interactive adventures filled with playful surprises. Each sturdy
board book features lively rhymes, lift-the-flap elements, and captivating
pop-ups that encourage early literacy and sensory exploration. Whether
exploring blossoming flowers, waddling penguins, friendly monsters, magical

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