Readers Recommends - 20 March 2023

 

Reader's Recommends is our weekly live session, streamed live on Facebook, where we recommend the best, the popular and the latest Reads from all genres and WHY you should read them!

Each week, our Representative Thomas Bulpin, is joined by at least three Representatives from different Publishing Companies, and in this week's edition, Thomas was joined by four amazing reps, Monica Dalby from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Derek Field from Lapa Uitgewers, Emma Kirkby from Scholastic and  Mary-Anne Viljoen from Penguin Random House South Africa.

Monica Dalby's Recommends: 

1. Highlighting all the new Throne of Glass Sarah J Maas book jacket covers -

https://www.readerswarehouse.co.za/collections/sarah-j-maas-1

2. A Day Of Fallen Night By Samantha Shannon

Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms - but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose.

                                    

3. These Infinite Threads By Tahereh Mafi

With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives.

                                     

Derek Field's Recommends:

1. Die Swembadmonste By Felicia Snyman-Du Toit

Adelie se beste maat is haar Boston Terrier-hond, Riley. Riley hou van speel en hy kry gereeld die zoomies. Hy los ook groot STINKbomme! Vir Adelie en Riley is daar geen grense aan die avonture wat hulle beleef nie.

                                     

2. Die Amadidas By Felicia Snyman-Du Toit

Adelie se beste maat is haar Boston Terrier-hond, Riley. Riley hou van speel en hy kry gereeld die zoomies. Hy los ook groot STINKbomme! Vir Adelie en Riley is daar geen grense aan die avonture wat hulle beleef nie.

                                     

3. Babalela - Ons Kan By Martie Preller

Duisende Afrikaanse kleuters ken die betowerende openingsrefrein van Martie Preller se immergewilde, bekroonde Babalela-boeke. Meer as 85 000 eksemplare van die vier titels in die reeks is verkoop.

                                      

 Babalela - Los Ons Uit! By Martie Preller

Duisende Afrikaanse kleuters ken die betowerende openingsrefrein van Martie Preller se immergewilde, bekroonde Babalela-boeke. Meer as 85 000 eksemplare van die vier titels in die reeks is verkoop.

                                       

Babalela By Martie Preller

Duisende Afrikaanse kleuters ken die betowerende openingsrefrein van Martie Preller se immergewilde, bekroonde Babalela-boeke. Meer as 85 000 eksemplare van die vier titels in die reeks is verkoop.

                                         

Babalela - Diep, Diep in 'n Donker Bos By Martie Preller

Duisende Afrikaanse kleuters ken die betowerende openingsrefrein van Martie Preller se immergewilde, bekroonde Babalela-boeke. Meer as 85 000 eksemplare van die vier titels in die reeks is verkoop.

                                         

4. Koningsdogters - Ragab By Anzil Kulsen

Van kleins af weet Ragab sy is anders. Terwyl die stad om haar vol geweld en sonde is, hoor sy die God van Israel se stem en sy weet sy is geroep om deel van Sy volk te wees. 

                                         

Emma Kirky's Recommends:

1. Pre-Order: The Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25 ½ Anniversary Edition By Dav Pikey

George and Harold are best friends who enjoy making their own comic books. Together they’ve created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even he doesn’t know who he is! Tra-la-laaaaa! It’s can’t-miss fun!

                                         

2. Pre Order: The Midnight Game By Cynthia Murphy

When a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide to meet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are going to summon the Midnight Man. And once you start the Midnight Game, you must finish it - there's no other way out! Six strangers. One night.

                                          

3. Moon Rising (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #6) By   Tui T. Sutherland

The dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade
Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all
the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends.

 

                                         

Mary-Anne Viljoen's Recommends:

1. Pre-Order: Two Places To Call Home By Phil Earle

Florrie has two of everything.
Two lovely brothers . . .
Two smashing parents . . .
Two very cuddled pets.

                                           

2. Secret Beast Club - The Unicorns Of Silver Street By Robin Birch

The first book in a BRILLIANT new series brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest, The Boy Who Grew Dragons and The Naughtiest Unicorn.

                                             

3. The Davenports By Krystal Marquis

Amy-Rose, childhood-friend-turned-maid to the Davenport sisters, dreams of opening her own business-and marrying the one man she could never be with, Olivia and Helen's brother, John. But Olivia's best friend, Ruby, also has her sights set on John Davenport, though she can't seem to keep his interest . .

                                           

Readers Warehouse Top Five:

1. Diary Wimpy Kid - Diper Overloede By Jeff Kinney

In Diper OEverloede, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.

                                           

2. The Ugly Five By Julia Donaldson

 Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's gorgeous picture book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved.
                                  

3. Bluey: Let's Stick! - Sticker Scenes Book By Bluey

Join in with all the fun Bluey and Bingo get up to from days at the beach, horsey weddings, sleepovers, market trips and heaps more. LET'S DO THIS!With twelve sticker scenes for little hands to decorate, it's the perfect book to keep Bluey fans busy.

                                         

4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone By J.K Rowling

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle.

                                        

5. The Gecko and the Echo By Rachel Bright

A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside. Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night.