Genre Explorations

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz celebrates Brooklyn...

POET and author Mzwakhe Mbuli encourages people to order his latest poetry book.The Joburg-based author mentioned that orders can be placed online or via phone calls for his book, Voice...

Best Fiction Books To Read: If your whole life revolves around stories and the words penned to old pages, it is time to answer the question of what books to...

A T-shirt I saw at last year's Pride festival has stuck with me: "Don't assume you know my gender." It's a simple message but it resonates, speaking as a he/him...

Natterjack Toad Can’t Believe It! by Sean Taylor Ages 3-7 All Natterjack Toad wants to do is tuck into his packet of chocolate chunk crunchy-munch cookies. But when he gets...

Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is exploring ways to use electricity to streamline the process.In their...

Rebecca Yarros continues to share her progress on her upcoming novel, "Onyx Storm," the third book in her bestselling Empyrean series, which also includes "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame."The author,...

Men often read non-fiction books in the name of self-improvement – but many are reluctant to pick up works of fiction Alex, 24, thinks reading for pleasure is a waste...

VIA MERCHANT Genre: Thriller Release date: Jan. 2, 2024 If you love a juicy cat-and-mouse story, First Lie Wins will hook you from the very first chapter. “I’ll read a...

Kat Aitken and Seren Adams have left United Agents after nine years to found new agency, Lexington Literary. The agency will be looking for new writers of bold and emotive...