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Did you know the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes

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Did you know 'Topolino' is the name for Mickey Mouse In Italy

Book Review by Mandla: "U-Madzikane"

This book is rich in the history of the Bhaca tribe of the Eastern Cape who use ‘muti’ to fight their wars and describes how their chief was killed.  An interesting history.

DUE TO I.T. INSTALLATION AND DISRUPTION TO POWER, CENTRAL LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2015. THE LIBRARY WILL REOPEN AT 09:00 ON SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER AS NORMAL.
WE DO APOLGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

Book Review by Angela: Ububomi kum Sindisiwe by Nomazwi Phakane

The book is based on the story of a businessman whose  child is kidnapped by gangsters asking for a large ransom.

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Did you know unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it

Book Review by Nomalungelo: "Imiphanda ichithwa ngabamelwane" by Yolisa Madolo

This is a play about Lungile who has a shop and a farm. Nozigigaba becomes jealous of her brother hires two men to murder him and his wife so that all the wealth can be hers. Meanwhile everything goes to her brother’s child.

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Did you know the first sailing boats were built in Egypt

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NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SPARE TIME ON A SUNDAY. - READ A BOOK!

Book Review by Clayton D: "Die Groen Hand" by Jaco Jacobs and Chris Venter

This is a very funny and entertaining book for children. Well written with amazing kids. A hand that felt neglected by his friends. How funny and original.

Chess Chuesday At Central Library - TUESDAYS ONLY!

We call it Chess Chuesday. Come and join us, bring a friend and Play a Good Game of Chess every Tuesday in Arena 1.

Call Clayton Oliver the coordinator  021 444 0983 for more information.

Book Review by Aziza: Jakkals en Wolf by Pieter W Grobbelaar and Sean Verster

A popular Afrikaans collection of animal fantasy & folklore.  Easy, funny and ideal for storytelling.

Book Review by Lindikhaya: Still Watch by Mary Higgins Clark

 The story is about a young journalist who decides to go back to her home town to produce a TV series about Senator Abigail Jennings. While she is gathering facts and information on the senator she comes across information that might change her life and the life of the senator as well.

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Did you know11% of people are left handed

Book Review by Rouvaun: Bottelnek by Piet Steyn

Written in pure Afrikaans.  Crime fiction at its best. Very graphic scenes and full of action.

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Book Review by Margaux: Gray Mountain by John Grisham

Suspense legal thriller. Protagonist Samantha Kofer goes from a jet setting, high-paying job on Wall Street to being an intern at a coal mine.

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Book Review by Jongihlanga: Ufishi Onomlingo by Margie Orford

A fisherman discovers a fish that can grant wishes. His  younger brother is  greedy and keeps demanding wishes  until they lose the wealth they had received from the magic fish.

Book Review by Elsa: www HR Giger com by HR Giger

Book to reflect Swiss heritage on artist Giger famous for creating Alien + species monsters/creatures from movies.

Book Review by Hadjira: "Dis ek, Anna" by Elbie Lotter

Dit is 'n storie van ‘n jong meisie wat herhalend verkrag was deur haar stiefpa.

Book Review By Clayton O: The Spaza by Ethelwyn Rebelo

Motivational story. It’s an Easy Reader story set in the township. Recommended for people just starting to read.

Book Review by Lindikhaya: Ityala Lamawele by S.E.K Mqhayi

The story revolves around the two fictional twins, who are in dispute over their late father’s estate. The dispute is resolved through the Xhosa traditional courts.

Book Review by Mtoleni: Buzani Kubawo by W.K Tamsanqa

This is one of the best Xhosa classics ever. First published in 1958, this drama is about love, family relationships, and the conflicts that arise when traditional expectations clash with changing values.

Book Review by Deirdre: Language in Danger by Andre Dalby

A fascinating, disturbing and thought-provoking study of how languages are dying out and the impact this has on cultural identity and diversity.

Book Review by Mariam: Refilwe by Zukiswa Wanner

Refilwe is the African version of Rapunzel. Everything is set in Africa and all referrals are in an African version of things. It’s a stunning book. The illustrations are amazing. Really enjoyed it.

Book Review by Stacey: "Tales from Southern Africa" translated and retold by A.C Jordan

First published in 1973 in USA.   A.C Jordan writes about preserving stories which are being lost as the storytelling traditions are fading away. ‘Deme + Demazane’ has many elements that you find in fairy tales in the rest of the world.  

Book Review by Nonkqubela: Izidlo Zabaveleleyo by Nomvula Khalo & Lizeka Mda

A cookery book featuring local celebrities and the kind of food they enjoy. It has recipes in isiXhosa.

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Book Review by Tania: Kobra by Deon Meyer

A police officer with personal problems. A series of murders. Bullets engraved with a deadly snake. A pickpocket, a train, a tourist destination, a mystery. Deon Meyer brings all these things together in a ripping yarn set in Cape Town. Bennie Griessel returns and faces a puzzle of a kind he’s never seen before.

Book Review by Kaylene: Have Mercy by Joseph Mangut

This is a bildungsroman about a young man who is a victim of circumstance. He has to leave college and doesn’t manage to find a job. He turns to a life of crime. The main theme is that good people can do bad things as a result of circumstance.

 

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Did you know August has the highest percentage of births