Martin Plaut’s work is a contribution to understanding South Africa’s complex history, writes Beverley Roos-Muller
This book, if pursued to the end – leaves a bruise, a conflict of emotions and a touching, redemptive resolution that I found infinitely pleasing
Chariots of Fire, but this time with oars
As Mandela Day approaches, it’s a good time to rediscover a truly unique man, writes Beverley Roos-Muller
This is a beautifully executed story of what occurs when the human equation takes over
Imperfect Solo is the best of Boykey’s impressive books so far, and, I trust, by no means the last
Helen Suzman’s small stature belied her feisty and big-hearted courage and she fought tirelessly during the darkest of times in SA, writes Beverley Roos-Muller
Books still make the perfect gift for everyone, writes Beverley Roos-Muller
Joyce Carol Oates’s exploration of serial paedophilia is harrowing
Patricia Glyn follows the trails of the Bushmen, as told through the stories of their great clan leader and revered knowledge-holder, Dawid Kruiper
Tan Twan Eng has won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction for The Garden of Evening Mists
Exit, Spud, pursued by our grateful laughter and a regretful farewell
This is the eighth in the Dr Siri series, and certainly one of the best and funniest
Scientists followed mankind’s footsteps to 60 000 years ago in Africa and their journey was as much a struggle as that of early man. Beverley Roos Muller reviews ...