The Surfer (Shaun Tomson) and The Sage (Noah benShea) is a guide to survive and ride life’s waves. It is a book, says Shaun, in which the pair have tried to make sense of happiness and tragedy, success and failure, love and loss, which everyone has experienced throughout life. It’s not a religious book, but legendary world champion surfer (and Durban boy) Shaun and international best-selling poet-philosopher Noah offer insight on a path of purpose, hope and faith. Yes, it’s full of fabulous surfing photographs. No, it’s not only for surfers. Familius/Macmillan
Complicated, messy feelings don’t go away just because it’s the festive season. Ruby Warner’s Little Moments of Light is filled with heart-warming illustrations and messages. It’s not a self-help book, there is no 10-point plan … but it is encouraging and thoughtful and would be a perfect gift for a teen or young adult who needs to know things will be okay. Also follow on @worrywellbeing. Welbeck