Debut author, Natalie Sue, has already made a name for herself in the book world with her stellar first novel, “I Hope This Finds You Well”.

The long-awaited third instalment of the bestselling ‘The Housemaid’ series from author Freida McFadden, has been met with mixed reviews from fans.

‘New York Times’ bestselling author, Ashley Elston’s latest novel, ‘First Lie Wins’ is one of the most talked-about thrillers of 2024 and for good reason.

New book release, ‘Maria’s Keepers’ unearths the dark underbelly of one woman’s horrific experience within the Jehovah’s Witnesses church.

The bestselling author of ‘The Nightingale’, Kristin Hannah, has outdone herself with her new historical fiction novel, ‘The Women’.

Matthew Blake burst onto the book scene with his bestseller ‘Anna O’, a deliciously dark mystery that will keep you hooked to the last page.

Why ”reconciliation’ doesn’t fix fallen artists. When an artist falls from grace, can their art pick things up again – or should we stop listening to them?

In ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, bestselling author David Grann dives into the true story behind one of the greatest conspiracies in American History.

With solid research and wit, author Shamil Ismail tackles a complex but important topic, the effects of a shrinking population on our future.

From renowned author Joanne Jowell comes the incredible true story of Ella Blumenthal, a survivor of Auschwitz who rebuilt her life in South Africa.

“Taxtopia: How I discovered the injustices, scams and secrets of the tax evasion game’ uncovers the dark underbelly of tax law loopholes.

Dalene Matthee could be considered one of Southern Africa’s most important heritage writers, with her books translated into several languages

Afrikaans could be what’s called a pretty popular language in SA. Here are some of the most popular book releases, what they’re about, and why.

The Bible is one of the most read books in the world. Here’s where you can find the holy book in isiZulu, and other religious texts to raad.

The #EbaSafeOnline comic book, available in all 11 languages, was launched at Mandela Square in Sandton on Monday.

Caster Semenya speaks openly in her memoir, ‘The Race to Be Myself’ where she sets the record straight about her gender.

Horror season is here, and Halloween is the best time to watch some of these locally-made horror movies. Have you seen any of these yet?

Bestselling author Christopher Paolini’s latest novel, ‘Fractal Noise’ invites readers on an unforgettable adventure through space and time.

Clara Kumagai has made waves in the book world with the release of her debut novel, ‘Catfish Rolling’, a powerful YA novel inspired by Japanese folklore.

Debut novelist Julia Bartz seemed to have bitten off a bit more than she could chew with her first novel ‘The Writing Retreat’.

Former Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter rattles the cage with his tell-all memoir, ‘Truth to Power’ detailing his three years inside the energy giant.

From South African author Ashling McCarthy comes the long-awaited second book in her bestselling ‘The Poacher’s Moon Crime Series’.

Stand a chance to WIN BIG with our latest book quiz all about our exclusive interview with local author Anne Schlebusch.

With a rich blend of knowledge and personal experience, many authors have taken a deep dive into the world of gambling.

In an exclusive interview with ‘The South African’, bestselling author Jo Watson discusses her new romance novel ‘What Happens on Vacation’.

In an exclusive interview, author Anne Schlebusch unpacks the story behind her latest novel ‘Bloomer’ and dives into why elderly voices matter.

Coco Mellors has burst onto the book scene with her debut novel ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ which explores romance in our modern world.

Author Anne Schlebusch’s new novel tells the wildly funny and touching story of a 70-year-old woman’s journey of self-discovery.

From bestselling author Dani Shapiro comes a gripping novel which explores the dark side of fate, family secrets and the power of forgiveness.

Bestselling British author Kia Abdullah’s latest novel is a gripping mystery filled with political intrigue and many twists and turns.

From Lauren Chater, a master of historical fiction, comes a new novel, ‘The Winter Dress’ inspired by a real shipwreck of the 17th century.

Noni Jabavu was the first black South African woman to publish memoirs and one of the first African women to pursue a literary career abroad.

The 2023 Women’s Prize longlist has been announced! But how well do you know the authors and remarkable novels on the list? Take our quiz and find out!

These books possess strong storylines, incredible character development, and steamy scenes, bound to give you an experience for a lifetime.

From the bestselling author of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ comes ‘Five Survive’ – a new young adult thriller which sadly falls short.

Debut author Katy Hays’s ‘The Cloisters’ is a noir novel exploring the power of history and the dark side of academia.

Cathy Donald won the prestigious Jury Prize at the Milan International Literary Awards with her latest novel, ‘The Silence of the Shadows’.

Do you know what books have been tipped to be 2023’s biggest releases? Take our quiz to win a R500 Exclusive Books voucher!

The “travelling while black” movement foregrounds racial danger and discrimination around travel, while illuminating distinctive experiences.

Kate Mosse and other top authors has revived Agatha Christie’s beloved Miss Marple in a short story collection.

From the pen of famed historian Lucy Worsley comes a compelling biography of one of the world’s most famous writers, Agatha Christie.

Sadly, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel ‘Carrie Soto is Back’ falls short of the ‘TJR greatness’ her fans have become used to.

Do you need a last-minute gift for the bookworm in your life? We’ve got you covered with our Christmas gift recommendations!

From Student Village founder and CEO Ronen Aires, comes an insightful look Generation Z: How they fight for change and keep hope alive.

From the ‘King of Horror’ himself comes a thrilling new novel that puts a dark twist on our favourite childhood fairy tales.

How well do you know the biggest books of 2022? Test yourself with our Christmas Book Quiz and stand a chance to win a R500 book voucher!

Sho Madjozi children’s book, ‘Shoma and the Stars’, was inspired ‘by my young fans who became my little sisters when I lost mine’,

In her first book, ‘Transcend’, chartered accountant Evita Nyandoro provides a no-nonsense guide to navigating a personal life and career.

Bestselling author of ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’, David Lagercrantz’s new thriller features a detective duo inspired by Sherlock Holmes.

Our Book Quiz is all about mental health and self-help books, as well as mental health pioneers in the literary world.

Dr Nechama Brodie, author of the bestseller ‘Femicide in South Africa’, is back with her latest release, ‘Farm Killings in South Africa’.

New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney’s latest mystery, ‘Daisy Darker’, is packed with horror, drama and a shocking twist…

The memoir of psychological profiler Micki Pistorius has been adapted into a true-crime series with ‘Game of Thrones’ star Charlotte Hope.

‘The Eye of the Beholder’ is the latest tour de force of the queen of South African crime fiction, Margie Orford.

A book about albinism, ‘Zari’, aims to teach children how to love themselves no matter how different they seem from everybody else.

Packed with glamour, humour and twists you won’t see coming, ‘Counterfeit’ by Kirstin Chen is a must-read for fans of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’.

Short story author Julie Owen Moylan’s debut novel, ‘That Green Eyed Girl’, explores love, trauma and the glamour of old New York.

In an exclusive interview, Ronald Samuels details his remarkable journey which unfolded when he was adopted during apartheid.

‘Killer in the Kremlin’ by British journalist John Sweeney unpacks the life and political career of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

This month we celebrate all things Mzansi in our Heritage Month Book Quiz with Exclusive Books and their new Tasty Treats selection.

From fellow South African and journalist Michael Vlismas comes the new and revealing biography of billionaire Elon Musk.

Creativity runs in the family as SA’s own celeb chef, singer and author Nataniël’s goddaughter is now the youngest published author in France!

‘Dietland’ author Sarai Walker is back with another fiercely feminist novel. Never scared to tackle complex issues, Walker shines again!

From retired general Johan Jooste and bestselling author Tony Park comes a brutal account of the realities of the war against rhino poaching.

In celebration of Women’s Month, take part in our August book quiz and stand a chance to win one of three R500 Exclusive Books vouchers.

‘The House of Fortune’: Jessie Burton has finally written the sequel to her bestselling novel, The Miniaturist.

‘The People on Platform 5’: Here’s to another feel-good novel from Clare Pooley, author of the bestselling ‘The Authenticity Project’.

Bestselling author Janice Hallett has the book world buzzing with her new murder mystery, which has a special way of involving the reader.

In ‘Finding Me’, the star of the hit series ‘How to Get Away With Murder’, Viola Davis, chronicles her past and battle with self-acceptance.

Bestselling author of the ‘Seven Sisters’ series, Lucinda Riley’s legacy lives on in the posthumous release of a never-before-seen novel.

In celebration of Mandela Month, take part in our book quiz and stand the chance to win one of three R500 Exclusive Books vouchers.

In her exciting debut, ‘Trespasses’, Louise Kennedy draws readers into living and loving amid the violence of Northern Ireland’s Troubles.

‘Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?’ explores the weight of family expectations, peer pressure and colourism on young women. 

Ntsika Kota has inked himself into the history books as the first Eswatini author to win the Global Commonwealth Short Story Prize.

Dr Seuss’s beloved ‘The Cat in the Hat’ is a children’s literature classic that has stood the test of time. 

Hollywood star Channing Tatum sparkles once again again with his second children’s book, ‘Sparkella Makes A Plan’.

Emmy-nominated screenwriter Sascha Rothchild pens a stellar debut novel with a fascinating plot and modern take on murder mysteries.

Timeless Harry Potter: Can the world’s most famous boy wizard entertain a new generation of children and their parents?

In the sequel to children’s book ‘Wanda’, acclaimed author Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni addresses consent and protest. 

Beth O’Leary’s new page-turner novel, ‘The No-Show’, is about three women stood up by the same mysterious man on Valentine’s Day…

A second season for the Netflix series based on Karen McManus’s young adult murder mystery ‘One of Us Is Lying’ is in the works.

In celebration of Youth Month, take our book quiz about children and YA classics…and win a R500 voucher from Exclusive Books.

Niq Mhlongo returns with ‘For You, I’d Steal a Goat’ — another colourful anthology of short stories set in Mzansi.

Read and reflect: A mythical muse tells her side of the story in award-winning author Madeline Miller’s ‘Galatea’.

New York Times bestselling author of ‘The Guest List’, Lucy Foley, has released a new fabulously French mystery, ‘The Paris Apartment’.

Rofhiwa Maneta elegantly documents his father’s career as a police officer while interrogating violence in SA and exploring fatherhood.

Instead of writing other people’s stories, award-winning screenwriter Georgia Pritchett put her own story to paper in this hilarious memoir.

Popular children’s animation character Peppa Pig returns in print with a new book club adventure in ‘Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Reading’.

Two new books, Anthem by Noah Hawley and It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way by Alistair MacKay, explore what comes after COVID-19.

Bestselling author VE Schwab’s latest novel, ‘Gallant’, is a dark mystery that combines ‘Coraline’ and ‘The Haunting of Hill House’…

Music legend Dolly Parton and best-selling author James Patterson have joined forces in a new mystery novel with a musical twist.

This month we celebrate the storytellers from our continent. Take our quiz about African authors and win R500 Exclusive Books vouchers.

The first in-person Franschhoek Literary Festival since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic takes place this weekend.

Man Booker Prize finalist Karen Joy Fowler delves into the story behind the mysterious Booth family and one of history’s most famous assassinations.

Antjie Krog turns 70 this year and her passions and commitments show no waning. She represents the role a poet can play in a divided nation.

A new book tells the story of Can Themba who was ‘a daring journalist, unafraid to put his body on the line in pursuit of a story.’

Quraisha Dawood’s debut novel, ‘Stirring the Pot’, explores how race, class and sexuality play out in female friendships. 

Debut author Freya Berry weaves a compelling web ‘The Dictator’s Wife’ of what happens when passion and power meet.

Tina Brown’s ‘The Palace Papers’ has been released and provides some more insight into the British royal family and their biggest dramas over the past 25 years.

Find all the answers to our Fred Khumalo Quiz in the review of his latest book and win one of three R500 Exclusive Books vouchers.