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Perfect. So timely. Literally for anyone to read for any season.
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Super book to have with when travelling !
Wonderful stories. A nice break from this crazy world at the moment
I bought this for my daughter, she absolutely loves it!
These books are full of enchanting poems about Africa, the wildlife, people and other creatures. Perfect entertainment for little ones. A must read!
Lovely photos and a great resource
This is my second book in the Roxane Weary series and it won't be my last. Great thriller
Was given as a gift. Recipient delighted, has thoroughly enjoyed reading it and said he thought it was excellent.
“Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women.”
Kristin Hannah’s historical novel, “The Women,” is an emotional rollercoaster that plunges readers into the harrowing realities of the Vietnam War. Through the eyes of Frankie, a nurse who faces graphic and gruesome scenes on the battlefield, we see not only the horrors of war but also the challenges of returning home to a society that refuses to acknowledge women’s service in Vietnam.
Here are the key elements that make this book a must-read:
Frankie’s Struggles: Frankie battles not only the physical trauma of war but also the emotional toll it takes. Her parents’ disregard and disrespect compounded her pain, making her journey back to the USA even more challenging.
Heartbreak and Addiction: The novel doesn’t shy away from portraying major heartbreak and the impact of addiction. Frankie’s resilience shines through as she grapples with these demons.
Lifelong Bonds: Ethel and Barb, fellow nurses in Vietnam, become Frankie’s lifelines. Their understanding of PTSD and unwavering friendship provide solace amidst chaos.
Masterful Storytelling: Hannah’s writing is realistic and raw. Complex characters face genuine struggles, making their survival and strength all the more compelling.
A Tribute to Unsung Heroes: “The Women” pays homage to the women who served in Vietnam, sharing their untold stories of courage and bravery.
Historical Context: The novel deftly weaves social and political affairs into the lives of these women. From the Civil Rights Movement to Watergate, it captures momentous historical events.
Gut-Wrenching but Hopeful: Prepare to be gutted by the emotional intensity, yet find hope in the resilience of sisterhood.
Soundtrack: Music plays an important part in the story, it creates a sense of place and mood. It becomes a character of its own. I was thrilled to find a number of playlists on Spotify featuring the songs mentioned in the book.
I read “Another Life”, one of this author’s earlier books, last year, and now I fully understand why a number of reviews stated that it was different from her more well-known, recent works. “The Women” is one of my favourite books of the year to date. “The Nightingale” and “The Great Alone,” are now firmly on my to-be-read list.
In summary, “The Women” deserves all the stars. It’s a beautifully tragic and mesmerising tribute to the women who served, leaving an undeniable mark on history.
In this charming debut, readers are transported into the fascinating realm of antiques. The story unfolds in a picturesque English village, where unexpected murder mysteries await.
“Fear is a choice. Choose courage.”
I quite enjoyed the niece-aunt team of amateur sleuths and felt as if I were unravelling the clues and mysteries with them. This book has the feel of a classic, old-school mystery.
“Nostalgia is the bittersweet acceptance of all we were and what we’ll never be again.”
What I enjoyed most:
Aunt Carole: Aunt Carole, with her larger-than-life personality, steals the spotlight. Her wit and vibrancy make her an unforgettable character.
Midlife Exploration: Freya, our unlikely heroine, grapples with a midlife identity crisis. Her journey adds depth and relatability to the narrative.
Setting: The quaint English town provides an ideal backdrop for secrets, intrigue, and hidden treasures.
Dual Timelines: The interplay between past and present mysteries keeps readers engaged.
Arthur’s Wisdom: Arthur’s nuggets of wisdom at the start of each chapter lend a delightful touch.
Cosy Atmosphere: Picture yourself curled up with this book on a wintry day, sipping tea under a warm blanket
While brimming with potential, the book could benefit from additional editing and polishing. The ending tantalisingly hints at future sequels, leaving readers eager for more Freya and Aunt Carole adventures.
“There is no greater thrill than finding what has been lost,”
The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder” promises a fresh start to a cosy mystery series. Whether you’re an antique aficionado or a newcomer, this delightful tale invites you to unravel its secrets alongside our endearing sleuths.
Note: You don’t need expertise in antiques to enjoy this captivating mystery!
So happy with this book. Lovely behind the scenes information and photos about the horcruxes and Deathy Hallows development and designs. Can't wait to get the other books in the series.
Well written and thought out book. Well worth the read if interested in South African history.
Wish I knew about this book sooner. Many many questions were answered. Dr. Hill explains so much technical info in layman terms without overwhelming the reader with doomsday notions. Her book is balanced and allows the reader to come to their own informed decisions and conclusions
It is truly a magical book, funny in parts, romantic in others. With some of the best world-building in a fantasy book since Tolkien.
Bloedbande is die vierde boek in ’n reeks oor die speurder, Adriaan Kruger. Die skrywer was die baie gewilde Eleanor Baker, en is onder die skuilnaam, Alex Muller, uitgegee. Sedert Human & Rousseau die reeks in splinternuwe baadjies begin uitgee het in 2025 volg ek die wel en weë van Adriaan Kruger, wat in Bloedbande bevorder word na kaptein. Adriaan, sy vrou Karien en haar tweeling sussies, voel al soos ou bekendes wat tuis hoort op my boekrak.
Moorde maak soos voorheen deel uit van die storielyn, maar sonder grieselrige detail. Daar word eerder deeglik aandag gegee aan die unieke persoonlikhede van die rolspelers. Daar is ook genoeg intrige om die leser tot aan die einde aan die wonder te hou. Selfs wanneer daar ’n belangrike deurbraak gemaak word in die ondersoek, kies die skrywer om die leser nog ’n rukkie in die duister te laat. Hierdie reeks is ’n bewys van die veelsydigheid van die skrywer, wat ewe tuis was met ernstige prosa, jeugverhale, liefdesverhale en speurverhale.
Bloedbande het die eerste maal in 2001 verskyn, en hoewel dit kronologies sin maak om in volgorde te lees, kan dit wel individueel sin maak. Die reeks bestaan uit Die vyf susters, Die rooi angelier, Drie misdade in ’n knoop en Bloedbande. Gawe nuus is dat die skrywer ’n vyfde verhaal geskryf het oor Adriaan Kruger. Ek hoop dat Hotel Bergsig ook ’n heruitgawe gaan sien in die nabye toekoms.
Human & Rousseau is ’n druknaam van Jonathan Ball uitgewers.
Dieselfde prettigheid van grappe, raaisels en woordspeletjies wat ek in Hannes Barnard se Allamapstieks raakgeloop het, is weer in Allegaartjie te vind. Zinelda McDonald se kreatiewe illustrasies vra ook weereens om ingekleur te word, dus kan kinders maar die inkleurpotlode byderhand hou om hulle besig te hou tydens die vakansie.
Hannes was onlangs op Lekkerleesboekrak die Skrywer van die maand. ’n Interessante feit wat ons daar gehoor het, was dat hy kan “rap”. Hy bewys dit in sy kinderboeke deur self kletsryme te skryf, en boonop kan jy, deur die kode te skandeer, luister hoe hy die bonusrym, Allegaartjie, voordra. In Allamapstieks, klets hy deur die storie, Giep se groot geheim.
Allegaartjie sluit af met nog ’n aflewering oor die avonture van die leerders van die Skool vir rampspoedige talente. Julle sal onthou dat Hannes teksbydraes gelewer het vir hierdie skreeusnaakse bundel stories. Lesertjies gaan dit geniet om te lees waarom Chadoné beskou word as ’n Gholfzilla.
Hierdie oulike boek vir laerskoolkinders is ’n publikasie van Lapa Uitgewers se afdeling vir Jeug- en kinderboeke.
Allamapstieks rol so gemaklik oor die tong en val só lekker op die oor - en dit is Hannes Barnard se prettige boek vir laerskoolkinders wat saam met sy tweelingboetie, Allegaartjie, op die rakke is. Ons het hierdie skrywer leer ken as jeugverhaalskrywer van formaat, maar hy kwyt homself baie goed van die taak om jonger lesers te vermaak.
Ek het gehou van sy idees om kinders aan die skryf te kry met “Wat as” vrae. Daar is plek gelaat vir die kind om sy of haar storie neer te pen. Daar is ook twee langer stories om te lees, een waaroor daar ook ’n koerantberig geskryf is. Lees self, dit is regtig baie oorspronklik. En boonop is daar ’n lekker lang kletsrym, Giep se groot geheim.
Verder is daar grappe, raaisels, en woordspeletjies en illustrasies wat ingekleur kan word. Dit word uitgegee deur Lapa Kinder- en jeugboeke en kan ’n kinderhart bly maak in die vakansie.
Daar is ’n bekende uitdrukking wat dikwels toegeskryf word aan Richard Bach, die skrywer van Jonathan Livingston Seagull, hoewel dit nie met sekerheid geverifieer kan word nie. Dit lui dat as jy iets of iemand liefhet, jy dit moet vrylaat. As dit na jou toe terugkeer is dit joune. As dit nie terugkom nie, was dit nooit joune nie. Ek skat Ewald het so gevoel toe hy uit Rinelda se lewe verdwyn het sodat sy haar drome kon najaag.
Daardie opoffering het ongelukkig nie vir een van die twee goed uitgewerk nie. Baie water moes in die see loop voordat hulle verhouding na jare weer op dreef kon kom. Selfs toe sy uiteindelik weer syne word, het ’n venynige en arrogante antagonis ’n finale stok in die speke kom steek.
Hierdie storielyn sou ’n lys van karakters vooraf, kon regverdig. Ek het nogal gesukkel om kop te hou met die familieverband tussen die talle familielede en hulle verband met Beukes Eiendomme en die werknemers aldaar.
Serenade vir die hart is Corné van Rooyen se verhaal oor tweede kanse, nie net vir die held en heldin nie, maar ook vir die Beukes familie. Dit is ’n Romanza in die sub-genre, Modern.
A Qualified Disappointment is one of the best South African books I have ever read.
From the first page to the last, it takes you on an incredible emotional journey full of joy, heartbreak, laughter, hope, and everything in between. Prev writes with remarkable honesty and vulnerability, never shying away from the harsh realities of growing up Indian while navigating identity within the LGBTQIA+ community. His voice is raw, authentic, and deeply human.
The book feels like an unexpected blend of Spud, a coming-of-age romance, memoir, and sharp social commentary, all wrapped in brilliant wit and laugh-out-loud humour. What makes it truly special, though, is its distinctly South African Indian perspective and a voice that is so rarely represented with this level of authenticity and heart.
It’s funny, moving, insightful, and beautifully written. More than just a great story, it’s a work of art that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
