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South African books to add to your reading list this festive season - part 1

Hiya book lovers With Christmas being just around the corner, I thought I’d highlight some South African reads that should go on your TBR pile. We have so many phenomenal SA authors that deserve to be celebrated , and because this list will be an extensive one, I am splitting this post and making it a series. I know it won’t be possible to include every single South African author, but I am going to try to  highlight books from every genre and make it as diverse as possible (so, with respect, please don’t ask me why so and so isn’t on the list – there’s more to come).  First up:  1. Sing Down the Stars by Nerine Dorman A book I recently received for review ( thanks you NB publishers ) and am super excited about diving into is Sing Down the Stars. I was first introduced to Nerine’s writing years ago, when I read one of her first books, What Sweet Music They Make (Would 100% still love to see more of that). Over the years, I ’ve come to know Nerine as well and she’s not ...
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Review a book on a new online SA retailer store and win a Samsung Galaxy Tab as well as 1 of 4 book hampers

Raru, SA's new online retailer, is having a competition specifically for all the book lovers out there. 

All you have to do is take a few seconds to register on the website, then browse through the book department and write a review on any book you've read.

The best reviews each week will stand a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, and there are some great book hampers (Some of which include the following books:
Behind Palace Walls - Cay Garcia, Dis Koue Kos, Skat - Marita van der Vyver and Huisgenoot Wenresepte 1 - Annette Human amongst others  ) up for grabs!

Competition runs from 11 August to 24 August 2014, so get writing! 

The more reviews you write, the better your chances!

Click here to visit the Raru website.

Terms and Conditions
  • Competition is valid from 11 August to 24 August 2014
  • Winners will be notified via e-mail
  • Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash
  • Reviews are subject to approval by Raru staff – inappropriate reviews will not be published and won't be considered
  • The choice of winners is final and no correspondence will be entered into 
About Raru
The founders of Take 2, now known as Takealot.com after it was sold to Tiger Global, have launched a new online shopping website called Raru.

The Raru founders each have over 15 years of experience in the online retail world in South Africa.  You can expect only the best shopping experience, with outstanding prices, frequent promotions and competitions, an easy to use site and speedy customer services.

Raru also offers free delivery to Main Centers for all orders over R299.

Raru currently has close to 800,000 books available to order, as well as thousands of Electronics, Movies & TV Series, Music and Video Games.

For more information you can find them on: Twitter | Facebook

There contact details are as follows: Tel:  0861 560 561
E-mail:  info@raru.co.za

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