Dewie Koster leef onder sy ma se berge opgaargoed. Dit word elke dag erger. Sy koop en koop en koop. Alles pak sy in hulle woonstel. Alles. Dewie moet daarmee saamleef. Of dalk kan hy skelm van sy ma se gemors begin ontslae raak.Sy mag net nie daarvan uitvind nie. Net soos ander mense nie…
Unreliable Narrators and Twisted Minds: The Best Psychological Thrillers
Psychological thrillers keep readers on the edge of their seats with their focus on the internal struggles and mental states of the characters. Often featuring unreliable narrators or twisted minds, these stories explore themes of fear, paranoia, and anxiety. In this list, we’ve gathered some of the best-rated psychological thrillers, in books & film, each…
Finding Joy in the Science of Happiness: A Review of Dr Anders Hansen’s ‘The Happiness Cure.
“The Happiness Cure” by Dr Anders Hansen is a comprehensive guide to boosting your well-being through evidence-based strategies that have been shown to increase happiness. Dr Hansen draws on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to present a wealth of information in a way that is engaging, accessible, and practical. Readers of “The Happiness…
Godsgrave: A Thrilling Fantasy Sequel with Shades of Gladiator and Spartacus (Spoiler Alert)
Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff is the second book in the Nevernight Chronicle series, it continues to be an engaging and action-packed story. The book picks up where the first one left off, with Mia Corvere, the protagonist, continuing her quest for revenge against those who wronged her family. One of the things that make the…
5 Fiction Must Reads
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: Set in the 1930s in a small town in Alabama, the novel tells the story of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up with her older brother Jem and their widowed father, Atticus. The book follows their experiences and interactions with the town’s social hierarchy, including Atticus’s defense…
5 Books on Self-Care
Self-care is important because it helps you take care of yourself in all aspects of your life, allowing you to feel more balanced, healthy, and fulfilled. It’s not a luxury, but a necessity for living a happy and fulfilling life. Breaking it down: Physical health: Taking care of yourself can help prevent illness and injury,…
Book Review – NeverNight by Jay Kristoff
Nevernight” is a fantasy novel written by author Jay Kristoff. It is the first book in the “Nevernight Chronicle” series. The story follows the journey of Mia Corvere, a young woman seeking revenge against those who destroyed her family. Mia is a trained assassin who possesses the ability to control shadows and darkness, a skill…
Book Review – Spare by Prince Harry – Audio-Book
“Spare” is a memoir written by Prince Harry that covers his life experiences up to the present day. The book includes stories about his childhood and growing up in the public eye as a member of the royal family, his military service in Afghanistan, his marriage to Meghan Markle, and his decision to step back…
Surrounded By Idiots – by Thomas Erikson
Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with – in and out of the office – based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust…
Blog Prompt – Banning of A Word
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? I think everyone in South Africa would like to Ban the following 3 words : Eskom, Electricity, ANC, After the latest bombshell hit us last week: Since this interview, every radio station has had the ANC jumping up and…
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