The reading room

Take time out and get lost in the pages of these good reads.

Words: Jennifer Campbell

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THE WISE INVESTOR: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MAKING MONEY ON THE STOCK MARKET

From the bestselling author of Think Yourself Rich, Moroka Modiba, this book delves into the workings of the stock market. Modiba demystifi es and simplifi es investing in the stock market. Modiba demystifi es and simplifi es investing in the stock market and reveals just how straightforward it can be. Expect answers to some frequently asked questions in language that is easy to understand. It’s an ideal read for anyone who is looking for an accessible guide to the stock market. Cover price: R240 | Published by: Penguin Random House

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POWER PLAY: ELON MUSK, TESLA AND THE BET OF THE CENTURY

This fast-paced business story by Tim Higgins looks at Elon Musk’s battle to build a mass-market electric car. It explores details of Musk’s personal and professional life and digs into one of the most controversial fi gures of Silicon Valley. Tim Higgins is a Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter, so he brings fi rst-hand experience to the story and it’s packed with power, recklessness, struggle and triumph. Cover price: R265 | Published by: Penguin Random House

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CHISONI OR CONVERSATIONS ON A PLANE ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH

Written by JG Jesman, this novel tells the tale of Chisoni, a 33-year-old Malawian who heads back to his home in England after his brother’s funeral. His neighbour on the plane is a after his brother’s funeral. His neighbour on the plane is a talkative Irishman who speaks openly about many things, and over the course of the fl ight, the two men connect as they share their thoughts, fears and ideas. The story is thought-provoking and honest, with moments of humour and grief. Cover price: R270 | Published by: Penguin Random House

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LIVE FIRE

Packed with seasonal barbeque recipes and stories of live fi re traditions, this book by award-winning food writer Helen Graves celebrates cuisines from across the world. It pays homage to live fi re traditions while showcasing the very best of barbeque. live fi re traditions while showcasing the very best of barbeque. The recipes feature seasonal produce and bold fl avours, as well as interviews with chefs and home cooks, as it explores the techniques that defi ne and unite the way we grill. Expect plenty of delicious inspiration; from chicken wings with tahini and za’atar to grilled baby artichokes with an anchovy dip, and a smoked cherry and whisky butterscotch sundae. Cover price: R497 | Published by: Jonathan Ball Publishers