Authors & Events
IN THEIR OWN WORDS | Emily Henry, Sophie Stava & Catherine Airey
13 May 2025
Three compelling novels, three unforgettable voices, each with a story
to tell on and off the page. From Catherine Airey’s haunting post-9/11
tale of family secrets in Confessions, to Sophie Stava’s twisty nanny-
in-too-deep thriller Count My Lies, and Emily Henry’s irresistible rivals-
to-lovers romance-meets-mystery in...
INK & APRONS | Kamini Pather is Unapologetically Indian-ish
17 April 2025
With her vibrant cookbook All Dhal’d Up, Kamini brings big flavour,
bold ideas, and a playful approach to modern Indian cooking. We sat
down with her to chat about everything from cauliflower risotto with
whitechocolate (yes, really) to fantasy dinner party guests like Linda
Belcher and Anthony Bourdain. Along the way, she shared her...
How Mary Watson Built the World of The Cleaner
17 April 2025
Mary Watson’s The Cleaner is a gripping psychological thriller that explores
the darkness lurking beneath ordinary lives. As her first full-length novel, it
marks a shift from the short stories and novellas she's known for—one that
brought its own creative challenges. “The biggest hurdle,” Watson says,
“...
Onke Mazibuko on Speaking out
20 March 2025
For his second novel, Canary, Onke Mazibuko dives into the fraught
world of whistleblowing in South Africa. A psychologist and educator,
Mazibuko brings firsthand insights from his time in a state-owned
entity to craft a gripping, high-stakes thriller. The novel follows Maks
Ntaka, a man who risks everything to expose corruption, only to...
INK & APRONS | Q&A with ‘Freestyle Cooking with Chef Ollie’ author, Oliver Swart
19 March 2025
We sat down with Ollie Swart to talk all things cooking – his go-to
ingredients, favourite comfort foods, and the simple tricks that take
a dish from good to unforgettable. Ollie shares his love for bold,
flavour-packed meals, from the perfect braai sides to a life-changing
Michelin-star ravioli. He reveals his ultimate cooking hack...
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