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Calling all book lovers! Penguin Random House South Africa is thrilled to
introduce The Penguin Insider: A Podcast for Book Lovers – your new go-to
for everything literary. In a world overflowing with book recommendations

If you’re looking for inspiration to create a festive feast that will impress
your guests and make your holiday table shine, you’ve come to the right
place. From oozy cheese starters to showstopping mains and indulgent
desserts, we’ve rounded up recipes from some of the best cookbooks
to guide you through every course. Whether you’re planning a laid-back
braai, a traditional roast, or something with a fresh twist, these dishes –

Alex Pavesi’s Ink Ribbon Red is an original literary thriller, blending sharp
twists with a love of storytelling. In this exclusive interview, Pavesi reveals
how his influences – from Jorge Luis Borges to Shirley Jackson – shape
his work, the role mathematics plays in his patient approach to mystery
writing, and the surprising parallels between coding and crafting fiction.

A hopeful novel about friendship, love, and the desire to leave a mark on
the world by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout. In Maine, lawyer Bob
Burgess defends a man accused of murder while forming a deep bond
with writer Lucy Barton. Lucy also befriends Olive Kitteridge, and together
they share stories of “unrecorded lives,” giving them meaning. Through
their connections, they explore hopes, regrets, and the power of relationships.

Sweet Rooibos Tea & Milk Jelly

by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen

from Klein Jan Cookbook