Robert Fridjhon’s Caterpillar Seas won’t win any prizes for literature, but is a ripping good (true) tale nonetheless.
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Karoo tale is a classic read
Evan Kaplan’s tale of growing up in a family-run hotel in the Karoo could be the best book you’ll read all year.
Books review: Victor – My Journey
Garth Johnstone reviews the latest rugby book to tell the life story of a Springbok star … Victor – My Journey.
Umhlanga author pens top read
Umhlanga journalist and media man Spike Farrell’s Marriage and Divorce: A Survivor’s Guide is one of the most worthwhile books I have read… ever.
Who was Steve Jobs?
Prima donna, dealmaker, perfectionist, inspiring, passionate . . . who was the real Steve Jobs? Walter Isaacson’s 600 page investigation will give you a better idea.
Review: Into the Silence
Wade Davis has written an epic book about the first three expeditions to explore and attempt to “conquer” Mount Everest.
Mapping South Africa
Andrew Duminy has written a book about the people who devoted their lives to mapping South Africa.
The Affair by Lee Child
Lindsay Slogrove reviews the latest installment of the legendary Jack Reacher series of novels.
Book launch at the Durban Jewish Club
Veteran writer and published author Patrick Coyne highlights a book launch of note in the coming weeks . . . the launch of TIME, Gentlemen by Evan Kaplan at the Durban Jewish Club.
Platter’s books for cooks
The Ridge’s foodie extraordinaire, Erica Platter, reveals some of her top 2011 picks for the bookshelves.
Sleeping with the enemy . . . Coco Chanel, Nazi Agent
Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll of sorts, a mystery spy ring, betrayal and deep friendship, “Sleeping With the Enemy” has it all.
Bitter Pill book signing
Exclusive Books, at The Pavilion and Gateway, is hosting signings of Peter Church’s new novel Bitter Pill.
Conqueror . . . a ripping good read
Garth Johnstone tears his way through another masterpiece by historical fiction machine Conn Iggulden, and finds the guru as brilliant as ever.
Rick Stein’s Spain
Boasting 140 new recipes and inspired by authentic combinations and ingredients experienced in Spain, Rick’s Stein’s Spain is one of the must-have purchases for your kitchen this summer.
Supercop uncovered
Find out how South Africa’s “supercop” Piet Byleveld brought down some of SA’s most vile serial killers.
Adventurer extraordinaire
Riaan Manser’s latest book ‘Around Madagascar on My Kayak’ is a triumph . . . now the adventurer teams up with Dan Skinstad (brother of Bobby) to do a 5000km circumnavigation of Iceland on a canoe.
BlackBerry v BlackBessie
When you need some good life advice, who do you turn to? To your trusted “auntie”, of course. Garth Johnstone chatted to Evita Bezuidenhout about her new project, Evita’s BlackBessie.
Latest Issue - April/May 2012
In This Issue:
- Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre
- Interview with Mike Procter
- Inside Nikki Drake's Ballito home
- Kitchen essentials with Terry Scott
Soul of Africa
The Sunflower Fund
ridge.mobi
The Durbanite
Mount Edgecombe Driving Range
The Crest Online
