The Oxherd Boy
Author: Regina Linke
In this exquisitely illustrated parable grounded in the three pillars of Chinese philosophy, a young boy, his family ox, and a rabbit living in his garden help each other navigate the daily work of love, compassion, and community. Examining the world through the lenses of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, their conversations convey tender, uplifting messages for life’s various crossroads.
Published by Penguin Random House
Cover price: R395
The Wealth Money Can’t Buy
Author: Robin Sharma
The Wealth Money Can’t Buy offers a completely life-changing new philosophy and methodology for enjoying an honest, rich life, one filled with personal power, authenticity, exceptionally fulfilling work, and a beautiful lifestyle that will make you feel like real fortune has finally smiled on you.
Published by Penguin Random House
Cover price: R420
My Favourite Mistake
Author: Marian Keyes
How do you start again after losing everything? Find out in this global no. 1 bestseller’s latest heartstopper.
Anna Walsh had a dream life – according to everybody else.
She lived in New York, had a long-term boyfriend, and had the best job in the world working as a highly successful beauty PR. So why did she decide to take a flamethrower to the lot?
Anna’s lost her purpose. She needs a new challenge to help her fall back in love with life again.
Anna leaps at the chance when an opportunity arises to solve a PR crisis in the tiny town of Maumtully. But will the appearance of an old love interest derail her plans?
Published by Penguin Random House
Cover price: R375
The Fury
Author: Alex Michaelides
It is an exhilarating, gripping new psychological thriller from the author behind the record-breaking, multimillion-copy bestseller The Silent Patient.
One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends to spend the weekend on her small private island just off the coast of Mykonos.
Beneath the surface, old friendships conceal violent passions and resentments. And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead.
Published by Penguin Random House
Cover price: R370
The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians
Author: James Patterson
To be a bookseller or librarian… you have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.
A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, ‘You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it’.
In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need.
Published by Penguin Random House
Cover price: R420
The Kellerby Code
Author: Jonny Sweet
The perfect country house crime novel: Knives Out in book form, packed with deadly charm.
Edward is living in a world he can’t afford and to which he doesn’t belong. To camouflage himself, he has catered to his friends’ needs: fetching dry cleaning and sorting flowers for premieres. It’s a noble effort, really – anything to keep his best pals Robert and Stanza happy. In return, his proximity to them might sponge the shame of his birth and violent past cleanly away.
Are there limits to what he will do for his friends? Are there limits to what he will do to them?
Published by Jonathan Ball Publishers
Cover price: R249
Maktub
Author: Paolo Coelho
An essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.
From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. Paulo Coelho explains, ‘Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.’
Published by Jonathan Ball Publishers
Cover price: R370
