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Conversations with AI is not a manifesto or a sermon. It is not a conspiracy theory either. Instead, it offers an eye-opening record of what happens when a human being and a machine strip away everything except logic, Scripture, evidence, and raw inquiry. They then let the conversation go wherever truth demands.

Lidia Rauch was born at the crossroads of South Africa’s past and present. She is the granddaughter of one of apartheid’s longest-serving ministers, Fanie Botha. She grew up in a world built for her comfort, yet she chose to reckon with its cost. Her story moves between privilege and pain, from a childhood marked by fracture to a career inside the machinery of government.

A literary crime novel and multi-generational family saga, blending mystery, history and psychological depth with touches of magical realism. Tom Cottrell grew up in suburban Johannesburg. In 2013, he found himself drawn unwillingly into the unsolved murder of his cousin. However, the search for answers stirs something older and darker.

Unleashed: A Vet's Memoir of Heartache, Hairballs and Hope delivers a vivid, candid look at veterinary life. Caitlin Venniker writes with sharp humour and emotional clarity. The memoir traces her journey from Onderstepoort into private practice. It also follows her experiences in the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Unleashed is the hilarious, intensely honest memoir of Caitlin Venniker’s journey.

Dogtag Memories is a raw, darkly humorous memoir that follows one conscript’s chaotic journey through South Africa’s military machine during the border war. Drafted into the Defence Force in 1977 as a carefree seventeen-year-old, Jon Goetzsche saw his tranquil schooldays abruptly replaced by the brutal regimentation of army life. What began as naïve indifference soon spiralled into a struggle against authority, misfortune and the absurdities of war.

Bloke of All Ages offers refreshing new insights into the works of one of South Africa’s most important literary, intellectual and artistic figures, William Bloke Modisane. Moreover, it highlights the resilience of his work. The book situates his intellectual and cultural contribution within the historical context of South African creative arts.

Former High Court Judge Chris Nicholson reopens one of South Africa’s most enduring unanswered questions in a gripping new book. South Africans have long believed they understand the truth behind the assassination of Chris Hani. However, that confidence comes under renewed scrutiny in Who Really Killed Chris Hani?

Exit Strategy delivers exactly what long-time fans expect from Jack Reacher -  precision, unpredictability and trouble waiting around every corner. This new instalment keeps the pace tight while giving readers a fresh look at Reacher’s code of instinctive justice. The novel grips from the opening page and never loosens its hold.

Gone Before Goodbye delivers a gripping and unforgettable suspense experience. The novel brings together the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben. This collaboration creates a high-stakes thriller that keeps readers on edge from the first page.

Who has time to think about murder when there’s a wedding to plan? That question captures the warm, chaotic energy that defines the newest instalment in Richard Osman’s beloved series. The Thursday Murder Club returns, and this time the stakes feel both personal and explosive. The Impossible Fortune comes to mind as the group once again finds themselves navigating danger, friendship and unexpected secrets.