Book review: Killing Moon

Karen Watkins|Published

Killing Moon: A Harry Hole ThrillerJo NesbøPenguin Random HouseReview: Karen WatkinsThis Nordic Noir thriller dives deep into the dark underbelly of Oslo as a serial ...

Book review: The Traveller

Karen Watkins|Published

The TravellerCrossing borders and connecting AfricaThebe IkalafengTafelbergReview: Karen WatkinsYou are not traveling through Africa until you’ve seen your own country, ...

Book review: DS Special Agent Hunter McCallum

Karen Watkins|Published

DS Special Agent Hunter McCallumMission South AfricaSchalk van der MerweIndependently publishedReview: Karen WatkinsThe mutilated body of a US Peace Corps volunteer ...

Book review: Fire

Karen Watkins|Published

FireJohn BoynePenguinReview: Karen WatkinsThe third of the Irish author’s Elements quartet, Fire, hit our bookshelves and has already become a hot seller. The novella ...

Book review: Fi, A memoir of my son

Karen Watkins|Published

Fi, A memoir of my sonAlexandra FullerPan MacmillanReview: Karen WatkinsIt must be one of the worst things in the world to deal with - losing an offspring, sibling, ...

Book tells stories of shipwrecks

Karen Watkins|Published

Local authors, Bruce Henderson and Kelly Graham launched Wood, Iron and Steel – Shipwrecks mapped off the Western Cape on Thursday December 12. Maritime journalist ...

Book review: Justice - Vengeance is mine

Karen Watkins|Published

Justice - Vengeance is mineJack BruceSelf-publishedReview: Karen WatkinsThis high-octane spy thriller will appeal to male readers but also had me gripped in suspense. ...

Book review: A big hand for the spirits

Karen Watkins|Published

A big hand for the spiritsJennifer SternNalediReview: Karen WatkinsJennifer Stern’s debut novel is a genre-blending story that explores the interplay between science, ...

Book review: Home Scar

Karen Watkins|Published

Home ScarS E BhamjeeModjaji PublishersReview: Karen WatkinsThis moving, coming-of-age debut novel is an intimate journey through the formative years of Asma Patel, ...

Book review: There are rivers in the sky

Karen Watkins|Published

There are rivers in the skyElif ShafakPenguin Random HouseReview: Karen WatkinsShafak masterfully blends history, memory, cultural heritage and a cracking story ...

Book review and give-away: Capitec, Stalking Giants

Karen Watkins|Published

Capitec, Stalking GiantsTJ StrydomTafelberg, NB PublishersReview: Karen WatkinsThis story chronicles the rise of Capitec Bank from its humble beginnings as a micro-lender ...

Book praised for ‘unconventional’ psychology

Karen Watkins|Published

Author Liezille Jacobs from Gqeberha in conversation with Dr Neziswa Titi. Professor Liezille Jacobs launched Rocklands at Exclusive Books Cavendish on Thursday ...

Book review: Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye

Karen Watkins|Published

Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil EyeCosta AyiotisMelinda Ferguson Books/NB PublishersReview: Karen WatkinsThis memoir captures the essence of a Greek family as it delves ...

White gangster’s memoir looks at racial injustice

Karen Watkins|Published

Kalk Bay researcher, teacher and writer, Andries Du Toit launched his book A Blow to the Head at the Book Lounge in Roeland Street on Wednesday October 30. Kalk ...

Book review: The Tea Merchant

Karen Watkins|Published

The Tea MerchantJackie PhamotsePenguin Random HouseReview: Karen WatkinsWith its gloriously glossy cover, Jackie Phamotse weaves a tapestry of historical fiction ...

Book review: War Dogs: A Modern Breed of Heroes

Karen Watkins|Published

War Dogs: A Modern Breed of HeroesShane Bryant with Tony ParkRockhopper BooksReview: Karen WatkinsThis riveting read is a memoir of how Australian author Shane Bryant ...

Book review: The Collector

Karen Watkins|Published

The CollectorDaniel SilvaHarperReview: Karen WatkinsPure escapism is at the heart of this racy story after General Cesare Ferrari of the Italian Art Squad calls ...

Former police chief launches first novel

Karen Watkins|Published

With a cover that looks like something from the American Wild West, you could be excused for not expecting a novel from the former head of Western Cape detectives, ...

Book explores drivers of gang violence

Karen Watkins|Published

At the launch of Gang Entry and Exit in Cape Town: Getting Beyond The Streets in Africa’s Deadliest City, Dariusz Dziewanski engaged in conversation with public ...

Book review: One Pot – Cookbook for South Africans

Karen Watkins|Published

One Pot – Cookbook for South AfricansLouisa HolstHuman & RousseauReview: Karen WatkinsLouisa Holst, the award-winning Blouberg author of the popular South African ...

Author launches prequel

Karen Watkins|Published

Former diplomat and Hout Bay restaurateur Costa Ayiotis in conversation with Eva Mazza, author of the Sex Lives & Stellenbosch series. Former diplomat and Hout Bay ...

Book review: Life Lessons

Karen Watkins|Published

Life Lessons: How to Fail and WinAlan Knott-CraigTafelbergReview: Karen WatkinsNot to be confused with his dad, the former CEO of Vodacom, this book is a business ...

Chef writes erotic coming-of-age story

Karen Watkins|Published

Modjaji Publisher, Colleen Higgs of Plumstead, in conversation with author Saaleha Bhamjee. Saaleha Bhamjee launched her debut novel, Home Scar ...

Book review: Eruption

Karen Watkins|Published

EruptionMichael Crichton & James PattersonPenguin Random HouseReview: Karen WatkinsHow this novel came about is more interesting than the publisher's promised unforgettable ...

Book review: Think Twice

Karen Watkins|Published

Think TwiceHarlan CobenPenguin Random HouseReview: Karen WatkinsThis chilly weather is the ideal time to snuggle under a blanket with a good book. And what better ...

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