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Between the mangled English, a charming love story develops. A lovely read.
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Gambling, affairs and homsexuality are tackled in this fab book detailing the life of a Muslim woman.
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The Last Days of the Lacuna Cabal is undoubtedly one of Ilze's favourite reads of the year.
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A very normal man finds himself among an exclusive club of serial killers, whom he must stop at any cost...
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Jonny Steinberg explores the lives of a community caught up in a battle to survive the ravages of HIV/Aids.
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Jilly Cooper's latest is another winner. I suggest you go and get it!
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If you have the perfect marriage and 2.5 kids, why would you risk losing everything?
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Life can't get any worse for Stephen C McQueen... well, that's what he thought.
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Imagine a character who shops like Carrie Bradshaw but has the meager budget of Marge Simpson.
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A magical journey through a woman's childhood and adulthood and the very real part her ancestors played in it.
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You cannot call yourself a true sci-fi junkie if you haven't read The Left Hand of Darkness.
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First published in 1985, this is a novel of such power that you're unable to forget its images and its forecast.
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Fantastical fantasy... a great read.
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The parliament and its brutal militia have ruled forever. Now a stranger comes with an impossible demand...
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Welcome to Anarres. There are no laws, no property, no governors, no money, no marriage, no police and no prisons.
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A powerful work, relevent to our current ecological crises, The Mars Trilogy is everything sci-fi can be.
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An enthralling, wickedly funny read with some impressive future technology scenarios.
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A dense but fun sci-fi novel that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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A tale of mystery, intrigue and a warped new world that appeals to children and adults alike.
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With a fabulously bizarre adventure lurking around every corner in space, this novel is brilliantly funny.
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A windswept moor. A lonely house set in the teeth of the gale. The real intensity of true love and how it can transcend time, class and even death.
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A charming, intellectual read with a healthy dose of romance.
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An extraordinary, moving story. Explore the complexities of love, how it survives time and heartbreak, and how it transforms us forever.
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What do you do when a super-rich CEO surprises you with a proposal?
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"Just as there was a first instant when someone rubbed two sticks together to make a spark, there was a first time joy was felt, and a first time for sadness..."
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What happens when you meet the love of your life at age six? A genuinely innovative and timeless love story.
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A simple love story set on a tiny Greek island during the Second World War. Tender and breathtaking.
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We all know what the Kama Sutra is... now you can have a bit of fun with the pop-up book!
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Do yourself a favour, make sure you read this book before you see the movie.
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Buying a family winery gave Zack Holland the fresh start he needed. But Jaye Monroe wasn't going to make it very easy.
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"Ok, when it comes to Sandman, I am completely biased..." Read what Claire has to say.
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Queen of the South is an intricate violent rags-to-riches story of love and betrayal with an intimate glance into the narcotic industry of southern Europe.
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The conflict between high and popular culture is Franzen's main concern, a theme carried through his essays. There are 14 of them...
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From the author who gave us the cult novel Trainspotting comes his latest and very entertaining work of Scottish fiction.
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Meet Bette Robinson. A New York girl, stuck in a boring banking job, until she decides to quit and sets her life on a completely different, crazy track.
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From the pen of the master who gave us The Book Thief, comes another unforgettable read.
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A suspenseful novel trailing a group of LAPD cops on routine patrols as well as more harrowing pursuits of criminals.
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The most frightening thing about this book is not the scenario it portrays, but how easily it could happen.
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Meet Niki Flynn, an underground adult film star who suffers torment and severe corporal punishment for entertainment.
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A beautiful, haunting read touching on guilt, secrets and the damage we do to each other.
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Absolutely enchanting, right down to it's packaging (a sweet hardcover at a trade paperback price).
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This flippity-flick read is tagged 'The whingers' guide to South Africa.
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This one has definite shades of a South African Secret History by Donna Tartt.
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Before forensics and CSI became so popular, there was Patricia Cornwell....
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"The Devil Wears Prada" meets the undead.
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What an absolutely fabulous read! Being a fan of Jane Austen, the title immediately grabbed me and I wasn't at all disappointed with the rest.
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The third book in the Anna Travis series is a gripping thriller that will have you turning the pages.
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This book is an absolute gem. A great chick-lit read for the beach.
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Yay! A summery Katie Fforde! And it's a nice, snuggle goodie.
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Fanastical fantasy... a great summer read.
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A fun and frivolous cookbook that doesn't take itself to seriously.
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A sweeping novel set in war-torn 1928 China, with a star-crossed love story at its centre.
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Florence King's musings on being a failed Southern belle will make any Southern chick happy.
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The devastating account of three sisters, torn apart and forced to suffer abuse and exploitation.
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Four children witness the attempted murder of a knight in this compelling historical read.
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"When all is said and done, killing my mother came easily."
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Jackie's back with a sexy 25th novel. Meet up with Lucky, and her wild and online 16-year-old daughter.
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Want to know more about the fire-bombing of Dresden? Read this.
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Do you love reading about love? Well then, this is for you.
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If you want to understand the Middle East then read this book.
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Dr Alfred Jones is approached by a mysterious sheikh to introduce the sport of salmon fishing into the Yemen...
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David Wolfe, a golden boy on track to Congress, has his life and future derailed by an ex-flame and Palestinian activist.
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Death narrates the World War II story of Liesel Meminger, whose tragic, event-filled young life is punctuated by her book thievery.
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Wendy's toyboy adventure began at forty-two, when she was an attractive, twice divorced mother of two teenage daughters...
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A pleasure to read, Ben Okri's epic new novel has a radiance that can affect us all, no matter who we think we are.
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A startling novel introducing a complex psychopathic killer who will haunt your every waking hour long after you finish the last page.
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This fabulous, far-reaching book breathtakingly captures the tumult, ambition, hardship and serenity that mark modern India.
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In this fast-paced SA thriller, PR guru and Jozi uberchick, Lucy Khambule, receives a call from convicted serial killer...
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Times are hard if you're a greek god or goddess and have to share a crap north London flat with all your siblings.
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A rich, satisfying, deeply sad, but ultimately uplifting, novel that reveals a unique relationship between a mother and a daughter.
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Think you know London? Well, welcome to Un Lun Dun! A place where all the lost and broken things (and people) end up.
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A beautifully, refreshing novel, The Story of Maha will broaden your understanding of SA's complex landscape of cultures.
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Any woman struggling to cope with the demands of a family and trying to just live her life can relate to this book.
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Gordon Ramsay isn't afraid to talk candidly about his father, his heroin-addicted brother and his children.
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How accessible are marriage vows for women today? Dr Robin Smith explains the real secret to a happy marriage.
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A blog turned book by a Brazillian girl. An explicit memoir on her days as a teenage prostitute...
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What if you meet the man of your dreams on your hen night? Be prepared to cringe and giggle.
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A magical journey through a woman's childhood and adulthood and the very real part her ancestors played in it.
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Would you read a book if you knew it was cursed?
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Marie is about to turn 60 and can't understand this obsession with trying to stay young...
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Meet Rachel Walsh, who's a drug addict, but not really a drug addict as far as she's concerned. The reason? Because drug addicts are thin, and she's not.
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Half of a Yellow Sun delivers what it promises: a great and refreshing read! The author got this one right.
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A heartbreaking read from Hosseini. This wonderful story will leave footprints on your mind.
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Isn't it great that a title so namby-pamby can get twisted into a delicious comic-gothic fantasy?
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If you've read the first Spud then you have to read the second one, and you can't read the second one without reading the first. It's that simple.
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Kiran Desai shows life's humour and brutality, its whimsy and its harshness in a novel that is both beautiful and wise.
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Paulo Coelho is back with a beautifully written book that will lift you up.
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A book about parenting, and a message that all you really need to bring up your kids is a lot of love and a good imagination...
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Paris, chocolate and Johnny Depp (well, sort of). What more could you ask for in the sequel to Chocolat?
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An intelligent, haunting and chilling thriller. We only have one warning, don't read it when alone...
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