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October 15th, 2024
Scoop a Fiction Sundae
Boy, do we have some irresistible literary treats for you! We celebrate the
vibrant stories that challenge the status quo and ignite change. From the
brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott, who disrupts the 1960s cooking scene while
empowering women to redefine their lives in Lessons in Chemistry, to the
heart-wrenching saga of forbidden love and family secrets in Cutting for
Extract: Playground by Richard Powers
Longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, this powerful novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers (The Overstory, Bewilderment) follows Rafi and Todd, polar opposites who bond over a board game at an elite school. Their lives diverge—Rafi pursues literature, while Todd’s AI breakthrough reshapes humanity's future. Meanwhile, Evie and Ina's paths converge on the island of Makatea, where a plan to create floating cities sparks deep questions about technology, the environment, and human destiny.
Extract: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
From the global No.1 bestselling author of The Girl on the Train comes
a gripping new thriller. On the isolated island of Eris, reachable only
twelve hours a day, Grace lives in solitude. The island was once home
to Vanessa, a famous artist whose unfaithful husband vanished twenty
years ago. When a startling discovery is made in a London art gallery,
a visitor arrives, and Eris's long-buried secrets begin to surface.
Extract: Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd
In this thrilling novel, Britain’s greatest storyteller takes you to sixties
London, where Gabriel Dax, a travel writer haunted by memories of
his childhood home in flames, is drawn into the world of espionage.
When offered the chance to interview a political figure, Gabriel is
unwittingly pulled into a web of deception. Under the influence of Faith
Green, a mysterious MI6 handler, he becomes her spy, entangled in
Extract: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
In this anticipated new novel from the bestselling author behind
Big Little Lies, a diverse group of strangers are each absorbed
in their own lives – a flight attendant working on her birthday, a
young man returning from a funeral, an ER nurse contemplating
retirement. But when an elderly woman crosses their paths with
October 14th
Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Tinned Fruit Granitas
October 9th
Fatima Saib’s Butter Chicken
September 13th
Celebrating Excellence with the 2024 Sunday Times Literary Awards Shortlist
The 2024 Sunday Times Literary Awards celebrate 34 years of showcasing
South Africa’s finest non-fiction writing and 23 years of fiction that transports
readers to captivating worlds. In partnership with Exclusive Books, winners
receive R100,000 each. This year’s shortlist features three of the books we
Extract: Run. Risk. Reward. by Ryan Sandes
Ryan Sandes’ new book, Risk. Run. Reward., follows his extraordinary
ultra-trail running adventures since his 2016 autobiography, Trail Blazer.
It covers intense challenges like a 1,500-kilometre Himalayan journey
and a 700-kilometre solo run along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, where he
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