IKIGAI: THE JAPANESE SECRET TO A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE
This bestseller by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles encourages readers to find purpose, meaning and joy in both their work and life. The Japanese word ikigai means ‘a reason to live’ or ‘a reason to jump out of bed in the morning’. The book aims to unlock the reader’s own ikigai to achieve balance and overall happiness.
Cover price: R350
GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN
A novel by growing TikTok superstar Bea Fitzgerald, this is the YA fantasy retelling of the age-old myth of Persephone. In this new take on an ancient story, Persephone wasn’t taken to hell – she jumped. Unwilling to be married off to a smug god, she now has to convince Hades, the arrogant (and sexy) ruler of the underworld, to listen to her bold plan. Expect writing that is fresh and fun.
Cover price: R305
HOW TO HIDE INSIDE A THREE
Written by Jane Van Der Riet, this novel is based in Cape Town in 2017. The dams are empty, there’s a gangster in charge of the country, and Leigh-Anne might look like she’s keeping it together, but really, she’s unravelling. She has a secret of her own, and in a personal quest for answers, she will have to betray everyone she loves. This is a story that’s honest and packed with dark humour.
Cover price: R290
THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB: THE BULLET THAT MISSED
A multi-million-copy bestseller by Richard Osman, this book is the third in the Thursday Murder Club series. A decade-old cold case leads the Thursday Murder Club to a local news legend and a murder with no body or answers. Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience while the rest of the club chases down clues. Enjoy plenty of mystery, charm and intelligence in this funny read.
Cover price: R235
THE COLLECTED REGRETS OF CLOVER
This beautiful, uplifting novel by Mikki Brammer is the tale of unexpected friendship, a decades-old love story, and finding the courage to live your best life. When Clover, a death doula living in New York City, meets Claudia, a feisty old woman with one last wish, she is forced to begin a brand-new adventure.
Cover price: R305
CHARACTER SCAN
A thriller by bestselling writer and international speaker Douglas Kruger, this is the story of Katrina Hunt, a woman with the ability to sense moral corruption in others. Her strange ability affects all her relationships, but she harnesses her gift and sets it to work, sniffing out evil in positions of privilege and power. Soon, however, she realises she is not the only one who can do it.
Cover price: R290
PAGEBOY: A MEMOIR
The Oscar-nominated star who captivated the world with his performance in Juno finally shares his truth. This debut from Elliot Page is packed with intimate stories, from secret love affairs and battling with body image to dealing with familial strife. The memoir is evocative and lyrical as Page captures the universal human experience of searching for ourselves and finding our place in this complicated world.
Cover price: R410
