A Johannesburg confectionery business becomes the backdrop for a story about two sisters, inherited expectations and finding their own paths.
The Booker Prize 2026 shortlist features six novels, including books by previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, three-time nominee Elizabeth Strout and three authors…
Khaya Dlamini turns his family’s devastating loss into a record of grief, survival and the ongoing fight for accountability.
A Venda chef finds her independence, business and unexpected romance tested when a family crisis forces her to make a life-changing choice.
Puseletso Tsotetsi’s second romance novel follows a Johannesburg entrepreneur whose private-jet photograph turns a promising relationship into a public scandal.
Sally Cranswick's debut novel, 'Of All Things, We Need Hope', delves into the complexities of grief and forgiveness as a mother confronts the man who murdered her son.
The illustrated book uses a young girl’s first period to open up conversations about menstruation, literacy and the importance of putting books into children’s hands.
Tiisang Masoko draws on her own healing journey to show how journaling, self-awareness, and purposeful dreaming can help readers turn pain into direction.
'The Big Five Cartel' brings uncomfortable truths to light, including the strategic role women play in high-level networks, demanding that readers face South Africa's reality.
In ‘The Light Remains’, Samantha Keller weaves a poignant tale of love, loss and family loyalty set against the backdrop of 1960s Mpumalanga.
Step into the haunting world of ‘The Seeker Effect’, where Anne Schlebusch explores a future gripped by climate disaster and authoritarian control.
Lonwabo Patrick Kulati's new book, 'Take the Gap', challenges professionals to embrace their potential and claim opportunities in the workplace.
New and established voices meet at Open Book Festival for conversations spanning literature, African identity, history and culture.
