GIFT GUIDE: Books

There are few things better than taking the time to curl up with a good book over the holidays. The story lovers in your life will surely enjoy one of these new reads.

THE TWELVE TOPSY-TURVY, VERY MESSY DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

This new release from best-selling author James Patterson is a modern Christmas tale based in South London. There is little sign of the festive season in the Sullivan home until someone sends strange gifts to widower Henry and his two children. Over the course of 12 days, the home is turned upside down in unimaginable ways. R330.

THE TWELVE TOPSY-TURVY, VERY MESSY DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

THE BOOK OF STOLEN DREAMS 

Written for children by David Farr, this story is packed with adventure and magic. Rachel and Robert are given a stolen book by their librarian father, and when their father is captured, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. R205.

THE BOOK OF STOLEN DREAMS 

THE LIGHT WE CARRY 

Michelle Obama shares wisdom and strategies for staying hopeful in her follow-up to Becoming. The book is packed with a series of fresh stories as Obama considers some of the big questions of our time and finds ways to navigate change. R475.

THE LIGHT WE CARRY 

MAD HONEY 

Written by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, Mad Honey is a captivating story. Olivia’s son Asher is arrested on a charge of murder when his girlfriend is found dead. As the case unfolds, Olivia has to deal with difficult secrets as they emerge. R300.

MAD HONEY 

FOREVER HOME

From one of the UK’s most treasured comedians and presenters, Graham Norton, this is a darkly comic novel that explores the relationship between mothers and daughters and truth and self-preservation. Expect plenty of tension and secrets. R322.

FOREVER HOME