Extracts

25 April 2022

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black makes her stunning adult debut with Book of Night, a modern dark fantasy of shadowy thieves and secret societies. 1 HUNGRY SHADOWS Charlie’s ugly Crocs stuck to the mats on the floor behind the bar, making a sticky, squelching sound. Sweat slicked the skin...

Extract: How to Get a SARS Refund for Retirees by Daniel Baines

12 April 2022

This book will assist people who will soon retire, or who have already retired, to understand how tax works in relation to their retirement so that retirees can make informed, tax-efficient decisions regarding their retirement savings. It will help them to get more out of their retirement savings, as well as expose the pitfalls that they need to...

Extract: French Braid by Anne Tyler

01 April 2022

A stand-out new family novel from the critically acclaimed, Booker-prize shortlisted author of A Spool of Blue Thread. And it all begins in 1959, with a family holiday to a cabin by a lake. It's the only one the Garretts will ever take, but its effects will ripple through the generations. 1 “This...

Extract: Elizabeth Finch by Julian Barnes

01 April 2022

This is more than a novel. It's a loving tribute to philosophy, a careful evaluation of history, an invitation to think for ourselves. It's a moment to reflect and to gently explore our own theories and assumptions. It is truly a balm for our times. ONE “She stood before us, without notes, books or nerves...

Extract: This is the Night they Come for You by Robert Goddard

01 April 2022

Following on from the success of The Fine Art of Invisible Detection, 'the world's greatest storyteller' (Guardian) showcases his ability to pen brilliant characters against global settings in this new crime novel that demonstrates his trademark intricate plotting better than ever. ONE “It is the...

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