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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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Win a R300 Bargain Books voucher (giveaway closed)

Update: Congratulations to Zayaan, who has been selected as the winner of the R300 voucher through Random.org. Please get in touch within 24 hours to claim your prize. :)

It’s almost time for the Bargain Books warehouse sale and I’ve got a R300 voucher up for grabs. This sale is always a huge highlight for me because I’ve found plenty of gems in the past, particularly in the YA, kids and classics section.




Because the last sale, which took place on heritage day earlier this year, was so successful, this time around the wonderful people at BB have stretched the sale over three days. The sale takes place from the 16th – 19th December at their warehouse in Athlone (1o MymoenaCrescent).

I'm unfortunately not going to make it for this year's sale, but I'll be there in spirit and cheer you all on as you shop your little bookish hearts out.

I’ve teamed up with Bargain Books to give one of you a chance to win a R300 voucher  (which you’d need to collect at the sale) to spend.


Rules:

To enter all you need to do is follow me (@tammy_bookbell) and @bargainbookssa on Instagram and tell me about the best book you found at a sale in the comment section below.  Please also leave a means of contact (email/ Instagram handle/twitter account, etc.).

Giveaway accounts not allowed.

Open to SA only. As mentioned, vouchers need to be collected at the sale, but they can be spent at any Bargain Books shop if you don’t want to use it immediately.

Competition closes Sunday, 12pm, after which winners will be notified and given 24 hours to respond, before I select another winner.

Remember to check out the sale – prices of the books listed below.  Doors open at 8am so get there early!




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