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The Derelict House LESLEY CRIPPS THOMSON A captivating and heartfelt memoir that transports readers to the raw, untamed beauty of the Zambian bush. Cripps Thomson writes with humour, honesty, and a sharp eye for detail as she recounts her experience managing a dilapidated safari lodge in the remote Luangwa Valley.
Gray | JAMES FOUCHE After losing his loved ones in mysterious accidents, insurance salesman Gray inherits millions and discovers that there is a gang feud behind their deaths. Pursued by an investigator, he enters a violent underworld of crime and betrayal to execute his revenge plan. GIVEAWAY: Scan the QR code to stand a chance to win a copy of GRAY by James Fouche.
The Land of Sweet Forever
HARPER LEE The book unites Harper Lee’ s unseen short stories and nonfiction, revealing her unique voice. With an introduction by biographer Casey Cep, the collection explores Lee’ s life and art, and her enduring themes of creativity, politics and the American Deep South.
2026 SKY GUIDE SOUTHERN AFRICA
STRUIK NATURE An incredible and musthave guide book for amateur astronomers, this annual stargazing resource features monthly cosmic events, seasonal star charts, and detailed info on the sun, moon and planets. Includes images, diagrams, and charts.
KIDS’ CAPE TOWN
Guidebook & Activities
Kids’ Cape Town Guidebook & Activities( Penguin Random House SA) is a vibrant new book by Jeanne Bonnema and Emma Cleworth, designed to inspire children aged 6 – 10 to explore Cape Town through fun, hands-on learning. Packed with Marco Zerneri’ s colourful illustrations and over 40 activities from puzzles and mazes to secret codes and spot-thedifference, it will transform visits to Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the V & A Waterfront into exciting adventures.
Alongside fascinating facts, the book includes practical tips for parents, making it an ideal travel companion or hotel gift.“ We wanted to make learning about Cape Town a joy, not a chore,” says Bonnema.
Available for R170 at Takealot, Loot, Amazon ZA, and local bookstores including Wordsworth Books, Bargain Books and Exclusive Books.
WIN Scan the QR code to stand a chance to win a copy of the fun, interactive guidebook bringing South Africa’ s Mother City to life for kids!
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