021FOCUS 041Online’s Faziela Harris-Davids attended Mirari Press’s second birthday celebration at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront, where authors, readers and creatives gathered to celebrate two years of independent publishing and the power of South African stories.

Ahead of Africa Day on Monday, 25 May, Exclusive Books has released its latest Exclusive Books Recommends selection, featuring a mix of local storytelling, internationally acclaimed fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction.

A new collection of books now available in South Africa is aiming to do exactly that, offering practical tools to help children and teenagers navigate growing up in a fast-changing world.

BY LAUREN HEWITT From law lectures to late-night writing sessions and long days spent in the saddle, Genevieve Croeser is not your typical romance author.

Lauren Hewitt GQ Silent Book Club (SBC) recently celebrated its first anniversary, and what a fantastic year of reading it’s been.  I asked a few readers what their favourite things about SBC are.

Januworry is nearly over! And to help you out with a little treat for your kindles, here are some free ebooks! It’s Stuff Your Kindle time again. Check out our previous article on how stuff your kindle works here.

South Africa has spent more than three decades believing it understands the truth behind the assassination of struggle hero Chris Hani. But a gripping new book suggests the story we know may be far from complete.

Eleanor Douglas-Meyers In Nelson Mandela Bay, Shayne Valkhoff is building a love of reading for children through her project Twice Upon a Time. The secondhand bookshop and book club is helping local families rediscover the magic of stories while keeping books affordable and accessible.

Gqeberha-born author, homesteader and book reviewer Luna Hayes recently joined Exclusive Books for a coffee morning to celebrate that her books will now be available in-store. The event highlighted Hayes’ growing body of work and her passion for storytelling, rooted in both local and international influences.

ODETTE PARFITT After nearly four years in business, there aren’t many parents of young ones in Nelson Mandela Bay who haven’t heard of My Magic Words. The Lovemore Heights-based bookstore-slash-arts and crafts centre has brought entertainment and a love of reading to children across the Bay.