Read more as part of your 2021 New Year’s resolution

What better time to take up more reading than the present? With Covid-19 and amended level 3 lockdown regulations, you might as well cuddle up on a cosy couch and have a look at these new books.

ROMANZA

Anna se man deur Ciska Olivier

She’ll do anything to win him back.

Anna’s first day at her new job is a disaster. She ends up in the pool and her saviour is none other than the man who rejected her. The man she deceived and humiliated. Her twin sister’s ex, Derick.

Two years ago, she and Hannah swapped places. Okay, sure, that wasn’t the smartest plan, but she also didn’t plan on falling in love with him or breaking his heart. The path to forgiveness and reconciliation is difficult, but she is determined to convince him that she loves him and that he is the man for her.

Price: R95

In sy Hart deur Felicia Snyman

Rouxlé is an independent woman who does not need a man. She does, however, want one. And she has her eyes set on one specific man. She swallows her pride and introduces herself to Francois, but he makes it clear that her bravado doesn’t impress him. Her head tells her that she should forget about him and walk away, but her heart has other plans.

Francois soon realizes he has made a massive mistake. Rouxlé immediately made an impression on him and he will do anything for a second chance. Even if that means putting his pride aside and admitting that the fiery redhead with the eccentric hair is already in his heart.

Price: R95

Opaal vir die Liefde deur Rina Cilliers

Bad luck comes in threes…

Johlene Basson sells her art store and suddenly has enough money to go on a sabbatical. She wants to find her mother’s biological parents. Her almost-fiancé doesn’t support this decision but gives her three months grace. Then he wants to get married.

During the Second World War several Italian soldiers were held as prisoners of war in Koffiefontein. Johlene has a feeling that she will get the answers to her questions there. She has no idea that everything will change at Koffiefontein.

At least she’s not alone – there is the eccentric tant Hartjie, the handsome farmer Leo with his ugly Land Rover and the cemetery’s ghost, Elisabet.

Price: R95

Somerson deur Madelie Human

Sabrina runs into the man she never wanted to see again. On top of that, she has the sneaking suspicion that Ruan is planning their meetings, but it’s pointless.

They move in different circles; her life is in the city and his is on the farm. He can try his best, but her time on Groeneweide is limited.

Until lockdown is announced. Now she must decide whether to flee or fight her feelings for the brown-eyed cowboy. The Lord makes the choice easier for her and Groeneweide becomes her temporary home. When the pandemic threatens Sabrina’s business, their faith is tested, but love overcomes even the most difficult of circumstances.

Price: R95

NON-FICTION

100 Beste Blookraaie van 10 Jaar lll

Do you need a break? If your answer is “yes”, we have the perfect solution.

The latest title in the blockbuster hit series 100 beste blokraaie van 10 jaar guarantees you a well-deserved break. Now’s your chance to show these crossword puzzles who’s the boss!

100 beste blokraaie van 10 jaar III is a new crossword puzzle bonanza that contains a selection from the ever-popular and best-selling series 50 blaaskansblokraaie.

This brand-new collection promises hours of wordplay and pondering, just like its popular predecessors.

Get ready and sharpen your pencil for the next 100 crossword puzzles!

Price: R180

CHILDREN’S and YOUNG ADULT books

Vreesloos deur Christien Neser

Fearless? Elle is rather scared. Her matric year is coming to an end. She wants everything to slow down, because she’s not sure if she’s ready for life outside of her beloved Gravitas. While other girls are making plans for their matric vacation, Elle just wants to forget about it. She wants to soak up every last moment. Like the matric farewell.

At this dance, she’ll be able to make her mark. It has to be an unforgettable evening – especially for the new head girl and the grade 11s. Everything is picture perfect, from the old building to her date in his dark suit. Everything is super stylish, from the jungle-theme in the school hall to the gourmet dishes.

And, as usual, headmaster Bender is in control.

What can go wrong?

Everything.

If her dream farewell is going to be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, Elle will need to make some choices. She and Refilwe will have to carry the consequences, because they are the faces of Gravitas.

What waits for her and Refilwe after the exams? Will it be a holiday in a pink bikini or a visit in a prison cell in an orange suit?

Price: R200

Tyd om te skaats deur Jacolet van den Berg

Between the tree’s leaves where she sometimes hides and accidentally spies on Lua, the coolest girl she knows. She is trapped between the sweet smells of her mom’s cakes, and her washed out jeans. Trapped between her dad and his back injury while he plays plastic warlord and tries to save the world from his study.

Trapped in her inability to assert herself.

She’s tired of hiding, tired of freezing when she has to fly.

That is, until Lua unexpectedly gives Hannah a pair of rollerblades and helps her get a job as a waitress at the aquarium’s coffee shop.

Hannah has a choice: fight, flight or freeze?

She chooses!

By watching videos she learns how to blade.

The De Lange brothers also cross her path. Leo teaches her to blade, Ben shows her the dolphins and Hannah’s wings sprout feathers.

She flies and when she lands… it’s on wheels!

Price: R225

Kiets in Parys deur Dianne Hofmeyr & Piet Grobler

A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes she is quite different to the rest of the rabble. She can do anything she sets her mind to – even if others don’t think so.

Leaving her cat family behind, she sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah.

But is this the life she really wants? What about her friends and family?

Price: R155

Spooksoeker #3 deur François Bloemhof

It’s time for war and the ghost seeker of Sekelrivier’s arch-enemy, Henry, is going to throw everything into the fight. He likes to play games – and he likes to play dirty. Nothing Warno and Allies had learned yet could prepare them for what arrives next. New revelations. And new dangers. What’s the snake woman’s secret? How did Warno’s father die?

Who is the cruel young figure wandering through the town? And what awaits in the cemetery?

This last book in the Spooksoeker-series is like a runaway horse.

You better better hold on to your seat because you’re in for a scare!

Price: R225

Keegan en Samier deur André Trantraal

(3) Die strokiesprent-kompetisie

Keegan gets the opportunity to design a poster to advertise his favourite writer’s new comic book – and the winner can attend the book launch party! He is so excited, but the school bully, Brent Petersen, threatens to destroy all his plans…

(4) Die nuwe vriend

There’s a new girl in school and Keegan becomes friendly with her. Samier and Samia, however, don’t like the fact that Alysha is better than Samia at everything and Keegan struggles to keep the peace…

Price: R65 each

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