It’s time for another brand new debut! This month we’ve chosen a novel dripping in atmosphere and overflowing with historical detail - an intriguing, spellbinding intergenerational tale of family secrets, sacrifice, love and war that timeslips between WWII London,...

Get 15% Off When You Buy Any Lee Child Title for Father’s Day Promotion ends on 19th June 2022 If your dads are anything like ours, they are strong, thoughtful and surprising… and they love a good bit of action. And as we all know, action is what you get when you...

Sadly, the author of the much-loved Seven Sisters series passed away last year, but not before completing this posthumously published, rich and suspenseful new mystery set in a secretive countryside boarding school.   Lucinda Riley Lucinda Riley first started out...

4 More New Nonfiction Releases In May To round off our selection of nonfiction releases for this month, we’re bringing you the following four local titles. We have one on planning for retirement and longer life, one on succeeding in the corporate world, one on a...

  Our second clutch of featured releases for this month includes new titles from veteran bestsellers as well as social media phenomena. We’ve got thrilling mysteries and cabalistic schemes, scintillating disappearances and terrible tragedies, and some truly...

Between the parents and the teachers and the children (all three volumes of them!) you might have thought that David Walliams had finally run out of the Worst Whatsits in the World to delight and appal us with. Not so! Because Walliams is back and this time he has...

  There are many things that need making sense of. That’s not a new truism, of course, but it is an endless source of inspiring, thought-provoking and fascinating writing. So that’s good - even if it can feel a bit much now and then. The five non-fiction picks...

  It’s not often that our new fiction picks are united by a theme. We don’t really pick them that way, but in this case it just seems to have happened. And the theme, if there is one, in this case is almost certainly women. Or, more particularly, the challenges,...

  Being a mother is a stressful business. Not exclusively, obviously, but there’s really no denying that it’s a tough job. And that’s why it’s a good idea to show your mother, all mothers, in fact, some love. You probably ought to be doing that all the time, to...

  By now you all know that we’re ceaselessly excited about debut novels, so we’ll skip the preamble and plunge straight into our brilliant choice for this month: My Name is Yip by Paddy Crewe Already being extensively praised for its vividity, eloquence and, most...

  Genius: How to Take Smart Ideas Global by Bruce Whitfield With his previous book, The Upside of Down (which came out in 2020), veteran journalist and business speaker Bruce Whitfield explored a world awash with chaos… and explained that, with the right...

  If you know anything about James Patterson, you will have spotted that new release 22 Seconds is the 22nd entry in the bestselling Women's Murder Club series, which is regularly cowritten with Maxine Paetro. The women of the titular club have now been applying...

  Part two of our featured new releases for this month includes some real whoppers. We’ve got new ones from some of the world’s best loved storytellers, and we’ve got two emotional and nerve-wracking thrillers that will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever been...

  Peppa Pig. Is there a more beloved piglet? The television show has been running for about 18 years, there’s a couple of films, there’s a couple of video games, there’s even a handful of theme parks. It has even been observed that the show has influenced the way...

Starfell and Willow Moss The New Book and a Series Overview The first outing of Willow Moss - a young witch struggling to find her worth in a family of skilled spellcasters - came in the form of Willow Moss and The Lost Day back in 2019. Right from the start, author...

  This month, our picks kick-off with a gripping trip into the universe of one of the biggest fantasy authors on the planet before dipping into classic mysteries, deadly thrillers, rewritten histories and impossible families. Here are six of the new releases...

  Buy Any 2 Treehouse Books and Get a Free Frisbee!     We just can’t get enough of the 13-Storey Treehouse books! So it’s just as well that they show no signs of slowing down. Everybody’s favourite gravity-defying, expectation-confounding, mind-blowing...

  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus     Since our deep love of debut novels continues unabated - because, well, of course it does - this month we are choosing to shine our high-powered debut spotlight on a stylish, vibrant and hugely satisfying new...

Two from the Master This month - actually it's becoming rather a happy habit of ours - there are two books of the month! And this time around, they are both by departed, beloved master of all things adventurous, Wilbur Smith. One of them pits members of the famed...

More New Fiction This Month 4 New Young Adult Titles and 3 New Adult Releases Several of the most exciting fiction releases this month are of the Young Adult variety - so here we’ll be taking a look at 4 Young Adult Releases and 3 new adult novels. Fantasy, romance...

  This month, we’ve chosen six exciting new non-fiction releases to elevate, educate and perhaps even shock you. Three transformative takes on happiness and wealth, one incredible memoir, one shattering exposé… and a lovely local recipe book stirred in for good...

  It’s an exciting month for fiction. We’ve got highly anticipated new work from some established favourites, a whole bunch of local flavour, some visceral thrills and even some voyeuristic delights. Whichever of these most takes your fancy (no judgments, of...

  7 Books To Make Work More Workable   We all know that work is never perfect. And a lot of us are looking to shake things up at the moment: to branch out, to become more self-sufficient, and/or to just spend less time putting up with dreadful people. We at...

Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton   Officially On Sale Today!     Let’s get something straight: there is a world in which you are allowed to be perhaps a little annoyed with the endless number of celebrity novel collaborations. However,...

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake Our Debut of the Month this month speaks to the rising influence of TikTok’s book-lover community, BookTok. Recently, BookTok has led to the meteoric rise/revival of Colleen Hoover and her runaway bestseller, It Ends With Us. Now, BookTok...

  This month, because once again we had a hard time choosing between two very exciting new releases, we actually have two Books of the Month for March. For more about the first of these, read on. And, of course, stay tuned for more about our second Book of the...

  Our second selection of new fiction this month features some real crowd pleasers. From searching romances from veterans Francine Rivers and Danielle Steel, to enthralling murder mysteries from authors new and established, from a city of books to a city of...

  Colleen Hoover only recently exploded onto the scene. But she has been writing and releasing books for some time (time enough to get over twenty romances and psychological thrillers under her belt, at least). Until recently, she was not especially well known,...

  Our first selection of new novels for this month is packed with irresistible mysteries. We have old magic and a shipwreck, the disappearance of the world’s most famous mystery novelist, an autobiography spilling over with appalling secrets and… well, that’s...

  It’s so easy to get yourself in a tangle. Most of us will know that feeling: there are so many things you want to sort out, to be better at and to get right, it’s hard enough just to know how and where to begin. Fortunately, we have some good ideas on how to...

  Yes, it’s a new month and it’s time for another of our favourite debuts. This time around, it’s a historical blend of mystery, romance and fantasy that draws from Ancient Greek myth. Dripping with atmosphere, glittering with historical charm and packed with...

  The moment we’ve been waiting for! Almost 25 years after Rachel’s Holiday, one of Marian Keyes’s most loved books, comes the much-anticipated follow-up, Again, Rachel. Lauren Mc Diarmid found out why now was the right time for a sequel, Marian’s latest...

  This month, we’re kicking off what will no doubt be another great year of Books of the Month - at least that’s something we can rely on! - with the return of one of the funniest writers out there. By this point, Keyes has published more than twenty books of...

Books shouldn't break the bank.   Many of you could be getting those books at even lower prices. Read on to find out how.   Those of you concerned about your book budget already know that, thanks to our excellent prices, Bargain Books is the best place to buy your...

It’s the new year, and that means only one thing… okay, it means a lot of things, but most importantly it means that it’s time for us to showcase and celebrate a brand new debut novel. And here’s a beautiful, lyrical tale told in grand tradition that’s just the thing...

  The beauty of the book boxset is plain to see. And there’s no way around it: box-shaped Christmas presents are just better. And it’s not just that. They’re also instantly memorable. No kid ever forgets receiving a collection of books. It’s a gift for life,...

  The Harry Potter fan is a gift-giver's dream. It’s the fandom that keeps on giving. For the fan who already has all the books, there’s a world of supplementary merch. And we’ve included some of our favourites below. Also, it must be said that the illustrations...

  It’s one of those universal truths: pictures just have a way of saying it better. The honestly exquisite illustrations found in these two works of simple philosophy will thoroughly charm anyone who gets to see them. And it helps that they accompany the kind of...

  As The Grinch once never remarked: maybe this season’s really about sharing experiences and genuine positivity. The Grinch would have made it rhyme, we guess. Anyway, for the reader who likes their reading uplifting and reflective, we bring you these five tales...

  It’s about the kids really though isn’t it? Not to harp on or anything, but if you haven’t already come independently to the conclusion that reading is the best gift of all, then perhaps you’ve wandered over here by mistake. Or perhaps (and this is where it...

  To point out that food and Christmas go well together would be like pointing out that cookbooks make good gifts. Everybody knows this. And with these three fabulous testaments to good company and kitchen-centric traditions, you’re guaranteed to please your...

It’s a diverse offering of Afrikaans books this year. Something to suit every taste and habit. And these four authors know just how to bring the goods. We have a care home crusader doing something peculiar with pineapples, relentless twists and turns through a tale of...

  Some readers just want a nice escape. And who can blame them? For the reader who wants a walk on the sunnier side of the page, we’ve got Osman’s newest retired sleuths crime-comedy, Picoult’s latest delve into the heart’s inner workings and Sparks’s...

  We thought to ourselves: wouldn’t it be less stressful for everyone if we didn’t try to squash the whole thing into a single day? And we decided it would. Which is why, instead of a Black Friday this year, we are offering a whole week of sensational offers....

  Every family has that one person who’d rather be curled up with a proper murder. Actually, most families have more than one. So it’s just as well that we’ve got a whole heap of psychological thrill-rides and grizzly nail-biters for you to choose from. Treat the...

  For those who like their novels on the weightier side, there’s this trio of world-defining books from authors who’ve really proven their mettle when it comes to big topics and immersive experiences. We’ve got Follet, master of meticulous detail and grand...

  Once again, we’ve been keeping a careful and loving eye on the most exciting debuts going to print, and this month we have picked a classically inspired and deeply chilling ghost story to be our Debut of The Month. The Whistling by Rebecca Netley wraps an...

  Here’s a curious little group. Two memoirs, one by an elder statesman of rock the other by a beloved jokester, a book about rational thinking (or the lack thereof), a beautiful little work of everyday philosophy and an unusual cookbook. These five new releases...

  Here we have six novels by international authors that are bound to make a splash in the run up to Christmas. Some are by established voices, some by returning sensations and there’s an exciting, muscular debut in here too. Bumpy roadtrips, murder-solving...

  More from our favourite Gauls and treehouse architects, a brand new book from JK Rowling, an excellent addition to an important movement and a book about ghosts, ponies and photographs: Here are five of this month's most exciting books for kids.   Asterix...

  Here are five of this month’s most exciting new releases in local non-fiction. We begin with food - because that’s most always a good way to start things - and then move on to the collected columns of a beloved media personality and a new work of essential SA...

  Just a couple of nice, juicy murders, a poignant Christmas wish, an incredible tale of survival and sisterly love, an old fella doing his best and … what’s that? Some more murders. Take a look at these six recently released novels:   Over My Dead Body...

Books to Help You Deal with People You’re Sick of Having to Deal With Have you ever felt that you were surrounded by idiots? That’s a rhetorical question. Of course you have. Who hasn’t? There’s also a fair chance that you have felt this way because, well, it’s...

  As we continue to celebrate our deep love of debut novels and the singular experience they provide, this month we have chosen a novel that spotlights the unrivalled ability of books to forge and maintain powerful personal connections. The Reading List is a...

  Make way for two incomparable local legends this month. One is a sporting hero who has made South African and world history via his achievements while capturing the spirit of the nation, and the other is a musician and cultural icon whose work has traversed...

  The first of our non-fiction blogs for September threw a whole lot of fantastic food around. There’s nothing to eat here (please hold all jokes ‘til the end), but there is plenty to sink your teeth into. From sporting legends to political ones, from the talks...

  The conclusion to a dark detective series filled with danger and adrenaline, a true story of incredible, high-flying achievement and a down to earth story about a young girl and the nature reserve she calls home… three very different books, all very exciting....

  In this mini-roundup of new releases we have five works from local authors and two by enormous international novelists. We’ll begin with the two biggies and go on to the local ones. Have a look.   Complications by Danielle Steel To introduce Danielle Steel...

  Alright, it’s mostly food, but there are also a couple of helpful books on investing money and improving your life… you know, for when you’re full up and you’ve cooked everything in your kitchen and you’re trying to distract yourself with practical advice and...

  Great big new adventures from beloved favourites. They’re all here: Dr Seuss, Roald Dahl, Horrid Henry, Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol and even an important new life lesson from Refiloe Moahloli. There’s also a whole lot of hide and seek going on… and who can say no to...