If you're looking for a good book to read these holidays then look no further. Here are some that have made it on to our list:
Hlomu the Wife series
Author: Dudu Busani-Dube
If you have not read the Hlomu series, this is the December to get into it. Written by journalist Dudu Busani-Dube, the books follow three women who fall in love with complicated Zulu brothers. The first book Hlomu the Wife, has been adapted into the record-breaking Showmax series starring Mbalenhle Mavimbela and Bonko Khoza.
The book follows the toxic relationship between taxi owner Mqhele Zulu and journalist Hlomu who quickly fall in love despite Zulu's dangerous secretive life. You can get the first book for R306 at Exclusive Books.
Flow – The Book About Menstruation
Author: Candice Chirwa
This book was written by menstrual activist Candice Chirwa alongside Karen Jeynes, Pontsho Pilane, Ilana Johnson, Tariq Hoosen and Claire Fourie. The book is a good source of information on how the menstrual cycle works, what can go wrong, concerns for those who have just started menstruating, how different cultures view menstruation and how to take care of yourself. You can find the book at various bookstores but it's currently on sale at loot.co.za for R199.
My Sister, the Serial Killer
Author: Oyinkan Braithwaite
This book is as crazy as the title. The debut novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a sharp-paced contemporary African book. It follows the lives of two Nigerian sisters who find different ways to cope in a patriarchal world.
One is a beautiful serial killer who kills her pesty boyfriends and gets her sister to clean up afterwards, the other is the less beautiful sister who tries by all means to be a good Nigerian daughter but is haunted by her sister's secret. It's darkly funny, you should give it a try. The book can be found at Exclusive Books for about R300.
How to Start a Side Hustle
Author: Nic Haramlambous
Every time when the December festival wraps up and a new year begins, January comes with it own financial headaches. To allay your worries of not having enough money, this book gives you tips on how to make an extra buck this festive season through a side hustle – something you do that adds income to your main income stream. The author explains what kind of mindset, lifestyle, idea and hustle one can venture into to make their side hustle a success.
You can order the book on book.abook.co.za for R180
When I Grow Up
Author: Darius Tabane
As the year comes to an end, people often ask themselves whether or not they have fulfilled their year's resolutions and how they can improve their lives going into the next year. Written by an 18-year-old, this book gives ordinary human being the tools on how to “discover your God-given purpose”.
The author advises the reader to find out what their passion and interests are and use them to live their life to the fullest. The reader is given practical tips on what one should do to find out what their talents are, how to use them to the best of their ability and live a life of meaning and direction.
You can order the book on loot.co.za for R172
Married but Intimately Divorced
Author: Dr Mashudu David Mbedzi
I'd recommend that married couples and those in romantic relationships read this book as it gives tips that spouses and partners can practically implement to strengthen their physical and emotional bond with one another during this festive period.
In his book, Mbedzi provides solutions on how married couples can avoid and/or deal with being emotionally disconnected from each other. He concedes that problems will always be there in a marriage but all it takes is for both spouses to be committed, purposeful and deliberate in addressing their marital problems and making their union work.
Mbedzi goes into detail and mainly explores the theme of how in society today there are married couples who are living together physically but are divorced because of lack of intimacy, emotional connection and constant, mutual communication.
You can order the book through Mashududavid.mbedzi929@gmail.com and 072-793-3531
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