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 ...
In which I write a post inspired by a conversation I had with a friend on Twitter.
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared on Women24.com.
1. Astral projection
Disclaimer: This article originally appeared on Women24.com.
1. Astral projection
For when we want to leave wherever we are to find some comfort, and peace and quiet to read.
Also, there are some amazing literary places to explore, beautiful libraries from around the world to lose ourselves in and fantastic international book fairs we could go to without having to pay for an expensive flight.
Also, there are some amazing literary places to explore, beautiful libraries from around the world to lose ourselves in and fantastic international book fairs we could go to without having to pay for an expensive flight.
Oh and if that doesn’t work, there’s always a portkey. In fact, I reckon we should have both options, don’t you think?
Because no book lover enjoys being interrupted. No really. We absolutely hate it when you do this.
To us, you’re the annoying ad break during prime time television shows.
Nobody likes you and nobody wants you.
Being able to silence you will prevent us from committing homicide, which means everyone involved benefits. You get to keep your life, we get to avoid jail time.
To us, you’re the annoying ad break during prime time television shows.
Nobody likes you and nobody wants you.
Being able to silence you will prevent us from committing homicide, which means everyone involved benefits. You get to keep your life, we get to avoid jail time.
So that we can visit places from historical periods that we only get to read about in novels. Just imagine being able to be transported to ancient Egypt, Greece or Rome?
Or to the era of the Vikings?
Or to the era of the Vikings?
Of course, these periods weren’t without their epic wars, bloodbaths and bloodshed, but that’s the beauty of having a time-travelling machine – you can go back or forward any time you want to.
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4. Speaking of time, a handy ability to stop time would also be very welcome.
4. Speaking of time, a handy ability to stop time would also be very welcome.
It’s no secret that out almost every book lover fears they’ll never be able to read all the books they’d like to read before they die.
A time-freezing ability would definitely help our cause. Just as long as it doesn’t automatically age us the moment we un-pause time again.
A time-freezing ability would definitely help our cause. Just as long as it doesn’t automatically age us the moment we un-pause time again.
Because let’s face it, there are probably loads of awesome books that haven’t been translated into English yet, and imagine if we can get other people to read books from some of our local Afrikaans authors.
How awesome would that be?
How awesome would that be?
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6. Being able to fantastical book worlds (and the fictional characters within them) to life
6. Being able to fantastical book worlds (and the fictional characters within them) to life
Sure, it may bring with it a bit of chaos and upheaval, but imagine getting to meet your favourite fictional character and along with all manner of mythological creatures.
I like to think of it as book necromancy (Yay, this means I can bring Snape back to life).
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7. While we’re at it, can we add speed reading to the list?
I like to think of it as book necromancy (Yay, this means I can bring Snape back to life).
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7. While we’re at it, can we add speed reading to the list?
Anyone a fan of Criminal Minds?
If you are, you’ll know that Spencer, the profiling team’s resident genius scrolls through a book at a speed that seems to be way faster than light or sound (while still absorbing the book’s contents).
Imagine how many works of literature we could all get through in one night if we all had this ability?
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That’s just my list. How about you? What super power do you, as an avid bibliophile, wish you could have? I’d love to hear yours.
That’s just my list. How about you? What super power do you, as an avid bibliophile, wish you could have? I’d love to hear yours.
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