Wrapped in Words
From heartwarming novels to inspiring non-fiction, the right book is more than a gift—it’s a journey, a spark, a conversation waiting to happen. Whether for the avid reader or the casual page-turner, our curated selection ensures there’s something for every bookshelf and every story lover this season.
The Wolf King
In The Wolf King, author Lauren Palphreyman weaves a tale of forbidden love and high-stakes adventure. On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora spares a young werewolf’s life, inadvertently drawing the attention of the formidable alpha, Callum. When he whisks her away to the northern lands where rival Wolf clans are uniting, Aurora must navigate a world of shifting loyalties, hidden dangers, and a growing, irresistible attraction. Caught between duty and desire, with war raging on all sides, she faces a choice: return to the life she knows, or embrace a fate she never imagined. Cover price: R395
Your Health Starts In Your Gut
Your Health Starts in Your Gut by Mpho Tshukudu shows how a healthy gut can transform your overall well-being. Packed with easy, delicious recipes, a 10-day meal plan, and practical tips on sleep, stress, and movement, it’s a complete guide to nourishing your body from the inside out. Cover price: R380
Upwards
Upwards by Karen Dudley is a celebration of mindful cooking and simple pleasures. With a vibrant collection of recipes and thoughtful insights, the book encourages slowing down, savouring flavours, and lifting everyday meals into meaningful experiences. Cover price: R450
25 Alive
25 Alive – Women’s Murder Club #25 is a gripping thriller by James Patterson (co written with Maxine Paetro) in which detective Lindsay Boxer faces a deeply personal loss: her former partner, Warren Jacobi, is found brutally murdered in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Shocked by the recognition, Lindsay discovers that Jacobi left behind a chilling clue. With the Women’s Murder Club, she embarks on a tense investigation along the west coast, determined to catch his killer before there’s another victim. Cover price: R275
The Cleaner
The Cleaner by Mary Watson is a dark and gripping psychological thriller. Esmie, posing as a humble cleaner in a wealthy gated community, is really on a mission: to expose the secrets of the rich and get revenge on the person who destroyed her life. What she uncovers is more than dust, it’s a sinister web of privilege, deception, and deeply hidden truths. Cover price: R250
Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse & the Storm
Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse & the Storm by Charlie Mackesy revisits the beloved world of his iconic four friends. Faced with dark clouds and uncertainty, the boy leans on the wisdom of his companions, and a good slice of cake, to remember what truly matters when life feels stormy. It’s a tender meditation on love, loss, and resilience. Cover price: R585
Thief of Night
Thief of Night by Holly Black spins a dark, modern fantasy about Charlie Hall, a former con artist who traded her freedom to a secretive Cabal in order to protect her boyfriend, Vince, now lost to a memory-wiped shadow form named Red. As the Cabal’s new Hierophant, Charlie is forced to hunt rogue shadows while navigating a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and her own untrustworthy shadow. Haunted and vulnerable, she must solve a brutal church massacre or risk losing everything, including the one person she’s desperate to save. Cover price: R395
Gone Before Goodbye
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben follows Maggie McCabe, a once renowned army combat surgeon shattered by loss, who accepts a risky job treating a mysterious patient in a life of opulence. But when he vanishes under her care, Maggie must go on the run, or risk being the next one to disappear. Cover price: R395
Daily Glimmers
Daily Glimmers by Bridget McNulty is a gentle, pocket-sized self-help book that teaches you to notice tiny moments of joy – or “glimmers” – every day. With more than 1,000 short reflections, line-drawn illustrations, and simple exercises, it guides you to build resilience and lift your mood through small, fleeting pleasures. Cover price: R320
