Currency’s best books of the year (so far)
Dive into our favourite books of 2026 (so far). They include great non-fiction and a graphic novel. Perfect reads for cozy winter weekends!…
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David McCloskey: from the CIA to bestselling spy novels
From presidential briefings to bestselling thrillers, David McCloskey reflects on espionage, morally complex characters and storytelling…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Joe Studwell
The bestselling author on octopus shopping, George Stubbs, Bob Dylan and the ideas behind his new book, ‘How Africa Works’…
The Maltese falcon
How South African author, speaker and libertarian policy adviser Leon Louw shaped the economy of Malta…
The books we loved this year (and why they’re perfect December reads)
Dive into our curated list of the best holiday reads to enjoy this December. It'll thrill, no matter your taste…
Cold cases, warm heart
True crime podcaster Nicole Engelbrecht’s new book, ‘Bare Bones: Cold Cases from True Crime South Africa’ explores ten haunting unsolved criminal cases.…
Currency’s guide to great books to read right now
If you’re looking for a good book, here are our latest recommendations…
What to read after you’ve watched ‘Too Much’
Currency has curated the perfect reading list if you’ve finished bingeing ‘Too Much’ and are on the lookout for your next fix…
What we’ve read and liked this year (so far)
The Currency team and a couple of friends (especially my mom Jenny, who reads everything) rustled up a list of books we’ve enjoyed thus…
Found in translation
The Interpreters is a new creative nonfiction anthology that shows off the best of contemporary South African writing.…
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