Compiled: Tracy Knox. Article from the December 2014 issue of DO IT NOW Online Magazine.
Entertainment
With the holidays just around the corner, here are some great books to stock up on and enjoy while chilling out on the beach, at the pool or just relaxing in your hammock at home. These books are available at all good book stores across the country.
Fiction
Weeping Waters
Karin Brynard
R235.00
Farm murders are considered a rare occurrence in the thinly populated Northern Cape, until a 30-year old painter, Freddie Swarts, and her adopted daughter are brutally murdered. Inspector Albertus Beeslaar is now tasked with solving the high-profile crime.
Spud: Learning to Fly (film tie-in)
John van de Ruit
R145.00
A new edition to tie in with the upcoming film release. As Spud Milton continues his diabolical stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life’s most important lessons: when dealing with women and cretins, nothing is ever quite as it seems.
Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
Rick Riordan
R270.00
Who could tell the true stories of the gods of Olympus better than a modern-day demigod? In this whirlwind tour of Greek mythology, Percy Jackson gives his personal take on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece – and reveals the truth about how they came to rule the world.
The Book of Strange New Things
Michel Faber
R275.00
From the moment Peter says goodbye to his wife, Bea, and boards his flight, he begins a quest that will challenge his religious beliefs, his love and his understanding of the limits of the human body. This momentous novel is Faber at his expectation-defying best. It is a brilliantly compelling book about love in the face of death, and the search for meaning in an unfathomable universe.
The Silver Moon
Bryce Courtenay
R190.00
The Silver Moon gathers together some of the most personal and sustaining life-lessons from Australia’s favourite storyteller. In short stories and insights, Bryce reflects on living and dying, and how through determination, respect for others and taking pleasure in small moments of joy, he lived life to the fullest.
Heroes of Olympus: The Blood of Olympus
Rick Riordan
R200.00
Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen – all of them – and they’re stronger than ever.
Young Adults
Fifth Wave: The Infinite Sea
Rick Yancey
R190.00
The hugely anticipated second book in the phenomenal new series that began with The 5th Wave. For Cassie Sullivan and the rest of Earth’s remaining human survivors, the situation was already desperate when the 5th Wave hit. It’s about to get worse.
True or False
DK
R280.00
True or False is packed with amazing fun facts for kids, unbelievable statistics and common sayings. Do we only use 10% of our brains? Does lightning never strike twice? Was penicillin invented by mistake? True or False? Look inside DK’s True or False? encyclopedia and find out whether these common sayings are true or false.
The Treachery of Beautiful Things
Ruth Frances Long
R130.00
A darkly compelling mix of romance, fairy tale and suspense. Jenny revisits the woods where her brother was taken, resolving to say goodbye at last. Determined to find him, with or without the mercurial and magnetic Jack’s help, Jenny struggles to navigate the faerie world, and is faced with a choice between salvation and sacrifice.
Children
The South African Alphabet
Alex Latimer
R80.00
Uniquely and beautifully illustrated by Alex Latimer, The South African Alphabet includes illustrations of South African elements – animals, people, products, plants. The illustrations are quirky and fun and the objects include very recognisable characters. From Nelson Mandela, mielies, a braai, ivory, Joburg, koeksisters and Table Mountain. This book will be enjoyed and appreciated by young and old – proud South Africans and tourists alike.
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