As South Africa prepares for a national lockdown, many of us suddenly may have a little more time on our hands. There’s only so much you can do to keep yourself busy at home. And, luckily, we’ve found a simple solution. Curb your cabin fever by diving into the magnificent world of books. We’ve selected a few classic reads to keep your mind busy during this time of self-isolation. You’ll find everything in this list from bestselling authors and debut writers to thrilling mysteries. Plus, if you (probably) can’t get a hard copy, we’ve provided links to e-book purchases, too!
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Books to delight all bookworms while in self-isolation
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The Sun Sister (Pan Macmillan) by Lucinda Riley
This is the highly-anticipated sixth novel in author Lucinda Riley’s The Seven Sisters series. It offers another electrifying narrative, this time following the life of wealthy and celebrated model Electra D’Aplièse. Electra sets off on a journey to learn the truth after receiving a mysterious letter. In the letter, a woman claims to be Electra’s grandmother. Riveting!
*Purchase the e-book here.
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Postscript (HarperCollins) by Cecelia Ahern
The long-awaited sequel to Cecelia’s P.S. I Love You is finally here after fifteen years. It’s set seven years after the death of Holly Kennedy’s husband, Gerry. Holly is stronger than ever, until she’s approached by the PS. I Love You Club. She quickly becomes too involved and her fresh start suddenly turns sour. She wants to find an uplifting way to honour Gerry’s memory, but she’s not sure what to do.
A warm, poignant, and delightful read.
*Purchase the e-book here.
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Nothing Ventured (Pan Macmillan) by Jeffrey Archer
Rookie detective William Warwick is assigned to a new case after a Rembrandt painting is stolen from the Fitzmolean Museum. Eager to impress his mentor and family, as well as a new love interest, William faces a quick-thinking art collector and his lawyer, who are willing to do whatever it take to get their way.
This book won’t be easy to put down, especially with its nail-biting twists.
*Purchase the e-book here.
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The Starless Sea (Harvill Secker) by Erin Morgenstern
University student Zachary Rawlins finds a curious library book containing odd recollections from his childhood. Zachary examines clues from the book’s cover to try and understand its meaning. These clues eventually take him to an enchanted underground world. There are mythical figures all around, so Zachary begins to question whether this realm is safe for ordinary humans.
We’d summarise it as a grand tale of wonder and mystery.
*Purchase the e-book here.
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The Giver of Stars (Penguin Random House) by Jojo Moyes
Alice escapes her stifling life in London by moving to the wilds of Kentucky. Here, she joins a groups of women that delivers magazines and books to people who can’t afford them. Alice grows fond of her new role, but what happens when a dead body is discovered int he mountains?
The novel is inspired by a true story and it showcases Jojo Moyes at the top of her game.
*Purchase the e-book here.
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Missing Person (Hodder & Stoughton) by Sarah Lotz
A group of amateur sleuths meet online to discuss cases of unidentified dead people. The group also name the bodies. They take a particular interest in the case of ‘The Boy in the Dress’. It reminds them of a man who vanished mysteriously some time before. They’re keen to discover the truth, and eventually start asking questions. But what they don’t know is that by asking questions, they unwittingly enter a game of cat and mouse with the boy’s murderer.
*Purchase the e-book here.
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By Features Writer Marike Watson
