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July 3rd, 2025

Extract: The Eights by Joanna Miller

This entry was posted on 03 July 2025.

Oxford, 1920: For the first time, women are admitted to the university.
Four young women from different backgrounds move into rooms on
Corridor Eight, each carrying dreams – and secrets. As they pursue
education and freedom in a world still shaped by war, grief, and deep-
rooted sexism, their unexpected friendship becomes a powerful force.
Dora, Beatrice, Otto, and Marianne must navigate loss, ambition, and
identity in a society hesitant to change. Set against the backdrop of

Extract: In the Late of Night by Ntombi Nkabinde

This entry was posted on 03 July 2025.

Nomzamo wants a baby, but her husband keeps stalling. Kioni thinks
Michael’s ready to commit – until doubts creep in. Jazmine, a single
mom, has sworn off love, but a handsome new doctor tests her resolve.
And Asanda, driven and successful, is hunting for a man to match her
high standards. As their lives intertwine in surprising ways, these four
women learn that love is rarely simple – but always worth it. Warm,

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.

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