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The Munich Affair by James Patterson delivers a gripping historical thriller that blends murder, political intrigue, and buried secrets. Set in Munich in 1931, the novel explores a chilling mystery surrounding Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. When a young woman dies in Hitler’s apartment, authorities declare her death a suicide. However, Detective Inspector Thomas Bauer suspects murder. The victim, Geli Raubal, was Hitler’s niece.

In The Family Cross, bestselling author James Patterson delivers another gripping thriller featuring Alex Cross, the psychologist and criminal investigator whose work brings him face-to-face with Washington DC’s most dangerous criminals. The latest instalment combines suspense, family loyalty and a murder investigation that threatens everything Cross holds dear.

Isaiah Bud-M’belle recovers the remarkable life of Isaiah Budlwana (‘Bud’) M’belle (1870–1947), a pioneering Black South African whose achievements have largely faded from public memory. Brian Willan and Brown Maaba offer a compelling biography that restores this influential figure to South Africa’s historical narrative.

The Springboks’ remarkable journey from a humiliating 57–0 defeat in 2017 to their narrow 12–11 victory over the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final provides the foundation for Paul Steenkamp’s Stacked. The book explores how talented individuals can transform into exceptional teams through deliberate development, accountability and shared responsibility.

Food can do more than satisfy hunger. It can bring people together, create memories and turn ordinary moments into meaningful occasions. In The Art of Hosting, South African personality and entrepreneur Louise Volschenk explores this idea through recipes, entertaining advice and personal touches.

Cooking at home can feel difficult when time is short and everyday demands keep piling up. Simple Too responds to that reality with an inviting approach to food. Yotam Ottolenghi brings his distinctive flavours to recipes designed for ordinary kitchens and busy schedules. For readers who enjoyed Ottolenghi SIMPLE, Simple Too offers another collection of accessible recipes. The book features 135 dishes covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Each recipe places simplicity at its core without sacrificing flavour, creativity or visual appeal.

The author returns with Farewell to Eden, an ambitious historical novel about love, trauma, faith and the difficult process of rebuilding a life after war. Set between post-war Mandatory Palestine and the English countryside, the novel explores how private lives carry the lasting consequences of major historical events.

Busy schedules often leave little time for preparing a satisfying home-cooked meal. Jamie Oliver's 20 Minute Meals tackles that challenge with a practical collection of quick and flavourful recipes. The book shows that fast cooking can still produce food worth sharing around the dinner table. 20 Minute Meals features 120 recipes designed to reach the table in 20 minutes or less.

Protocols offers a practical guide to improving mental and physical wellbeing through simple, science-based practices. Rather than presenting health as a collection of complicated interventions, Huberman focuses on everyday behaviours that readers can understand and apply. The book explores how small, consistent changes can influence sleep, focus, stress, exercise, nutrition and overall performance.

Traditional strategy rests on assumptions that often fail when organisations face uncertainty, complexity and rapid change. Professor Clayton Fraser Williams challenges these assumptions. He asks a deceptively simple question: What is strategy?