Are you looking for a great read this holiday season?
Look no further, as we got your back.
Here is a list of books across different genres that you might enjoy during the festive season:
- Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee: This novel, set in post-apartheid South Africa, explores themes of power, race, and personal redemption.
- The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony: A heartwarming true story about a conservationist’s experiences with a herd of wild elephants in Zululand.
- Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton: This classic novel captures the complexities of South Africa’s history and social issues through the story of two families, black and white, during apartheid.
- The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes: A gripping thriller that weaves together time travel, a serial killer, and a determined survivor, set in various parts of Chicago and South Africa.
- Journey to Jo’burg by Beverley Naidoo: A powerful and poignant children’s book that addresses apartheid through the story of two siblings in South Africa.
- Zoo City by Lauren Beukes: A blend of fantasy and noir set in a gritty Johannesburg where people with criminal pasts are magically bonded with animals.
- Burger’s Daughter by Nadine Gordimer: This novel tells the story of a woman coming to terms with her father’s legacy as a hero of the anti-apartheid movement.
- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah: An autobiography by the comedian and TV host Trevor Noah, sharing his experiences growing up in South Africa during the last years of apartheid and the tumultuous transition that followed.
- Karoo by Steve Tesich: A novel about an Eastern European immigrant living in the Karoo, offering a glimpse into the life, culture, and landscape of this region.
- Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela: Mandela’s autobiography provides insight into South Africa’s struggle against apartheid and his remarkable journey from prisoner to president.
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