The Penguin Post Volume 29 - Magazine - Page 3
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Join us as we embark on a journey of
discovery, enlightenment, and inspiration.
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BOOKSCAPE
The new series from
Richard Osman, the
novel topping the
charts, en vyf minute
met Chanette Paul
COVER Robin
Sharma’s new book
will help us wake up to
the riches around us
FICTION At my desk
with Chukwuebuka
Ibeh; a novel inspired
by the author’s own
connection to the
Yorkshire Ripper;
when fantasy meets
modern-day; and the
best in new fiction
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INSIDER An extract
from Lesley Pearse’s
autobiography
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AFRIKAANS Pieter
Stoffberg vertel hoe
sy roman begin het
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MONEY How small
steps make for lasting
financial change
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WELLBEING Channel
effective communication
with Charles Duhigg
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ADVICE Master the
art of reducing
friction for enhanced
productivity
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NATURE Henk
Blanckenberg on
his transformative
experience of hiking
the Fish River Canyon
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FOOD Elevate your
dinner parties, and
explore what happens
when Mexico meets
Mzansi
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ON MY MIND Karl
Kemp on vigilante
justice as a symptom
of systemic failures
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Editor Lauren Mc Diarmid Designer Sean Robertson Sub Editor Frieda Le Roux
Contributors Kym Argo, Chanette Paul, Robin Sharma, Chukwuebuka Ibeh,
Jennie Godfrey, Gareth Brown, Pieter Stoffberg, Henk Blanckenberg, Karl Kemp
Kicking us off is legendary growth
expert, and our esteemed cover star, Robin
Sharma, who shares his profound wisdom on
recognising the wealth that transcends material
possessions. We also explore practical guides for
personal growth and development with Warren
Ingram and Marc Rogatschnig, and Charles
Duhigg offers valuable insights into achieving
lasting change and effective communication.
On the fiction front, we had the privilege
of spending five enlightening minutes with
Chanette Paul, a true queen of Afrikaans
literature, who has an impressive fifty books
under her belt. We uncover the haunting
narrative of Jennie Godfrey’s debut novel, The
List of Suspicious Things, inspired by her father’s
connection to the Yorkshire Ripper case. And
Gareth Brown takes us on a fantastical journey
with The Book of Doors, a tale of magic and
adventure set in contemporary New York. His
reflections on the inspiration behind his debut
novel offer a glimpse into the creative process.
Plus, an author known for her brilliant novels
has ventured into new territory. Lesley Pearse’s
autobiography, The Long and Winding Road,
shares the remarkable story of resilience and
optimism amidst adversity. Through her words,
we witness the strength of the human spirit.
In nature, Henk Blanckenberg invites us to
embark on a transformative journey through
the Fish River Canyon; culinary delights
await with recipes from Dianne Bibby’s latest
cookbook and Chef Aiden Pienaar’s Mexican
fusion cuisine; and Karl Kemp’s exposé,
Why We Kill, confronts the complexities
of vigilante justice.
Happy reading!
Lauren Mc Diarmid
ThePost@penguinrandomhouse.co.za