Before I Die

An inspiring and humorous youth novel set in the Caprivi region, following the story of Tuba Matibe—a determined young entrepreneur, negotiator, and problem-solver. Driven by opportunistic enthusiasm and a strong work ethic, Tuba seeks to improve his own quality of life and that of his surrounding community along the river. Through his interactions with characters like Mister Rusty, Mister Joseph, and Grandma Mabaso, he learns the practical complexities of local customs, community relationships, and the true meaning of the age-old African philosophy of Ubuntu. Written for young readers, the story weaves themes of resourcefulness, resilience, and personal initiative into an engaging narrative.

Author: Pieter Pieterse

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A Black Dog. An evil murderess. Joe Redmond is caught between secrets. His own. And those of a guilty town. Has an evil legend returned to haunt them all? Or is there a more terrible truth waiting to be discovered?

Author: Ken Catran

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Minnie thinks it’s going to be a boring summer . . . then Briggsy arrives with the travelling fair. He’s not like anyone she’s ever met. He lives life. Takes risks. And Minnie is hooked. Will things ever be the same again? Specifically designed to be accessible to reluctant, struggling, and dyslexic readers.

Author: Isla Dewar

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Said Hossain hates Tiwa Olatunji, and she’d happily never see him again. Inseparable growing up, the incident changed everything. Now, a sudden funeral brings Said home, and a devastating fire at the town's Islamic centre forces them back into each other's orbits. Working with your sworn enemy is never easy, and trying to save their community's centre and Eid celebration might be the hardest thing they've ever done. 

Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar

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HOT GIRLS AND HOOKUPS

Ian's best friend, Lance, has a knack for finding both. Unfortunately Ian's too nice to get close to either. He's never kissed a girl - or even had a chance - until he meets the perfect girl online. Now only a 935-mile road trip lies between Ian and something that he's been thinking about roughly every eleven seconds since puberty hit.

Author: Andy Behrens

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On the outskirts of Vivo, there is a cabin at the bottom of an abandoned quarry, barely visible from the roadside. With the help of his four best friends, Filo moves into this secluded place to write his first novel. He's convinced doing so will change his life and save him from a soul-destroying career as an accountant. The quarry, however, might not be as abandoned as it seems ... What or who will Filo discover there? And what price will he pay for his art?

Author: Sven Axelrad

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Iris Massey has passed away, but her story is far from over. Before she died, left behind a secret blog filled with sharp, funny, and poignant musings on her life and her terminal diagnosis. Her boss and friend, Smith Simonyi, is determined to fulfill her final wish: to get her posts published. But to do so, he must navigate the grief and objections of Iris's sister, Jade, with the help of a quirky, overconfident intern who turns their lives upside down. Told through a clever mix of emails, blog posts, and text messages, When You Read This is a sparkling, hilarious, and deeply moving debut about love, loss, and the digital connections that bind us.

Author: Mary Adkins

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A fascinating, tremendously insightful journey into the hidden creative world of Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee. Utilizing exclusive access to Coetzee's private manuscripts, notebooks, and early research papers, author David Attwell reveals the intense, self-critical precision that shaped some of the greatest novels of our time. J.M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing traces how these famous works evolved over dozens of drafts, proving how deeply rooted Coetzee's fiction is within the landscape, complex history, and political conflicts of South Africa. An essential read for every serious lover of South African literature.

Author: David Attwell

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