Exclusive Books Recommends – March 2025

In March Exclusive Books Recommends you put your time and energy into the things that give you energy in return. Make the most of your time in the month of March, whether you’re immersing yourself in some returning fiction giants, or investing in yourself with experts in self-improvement.

Starting strong with a return to fiction after a 10-year hiatus, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is back with a reflection on life, love, the choices we make, and the ones made for us. Dream Count follows the stories of four women whose lives intersect in their attempts to love and be loved.

This month also brings a new nail-biting mystery from Freida McFadden. In The Crash, Tegan is running from a nightmare, not knowing the danger she is about to run into. Desperate to leave her life behind, Tegan is stuck in a blizzard with a broken ankle before she makes it to her brother’s house. Will Tegan survive the night, or will the couple that offered her a place to stay end up being more dangerous than the storm outside?

Sell your life’s choices and deepest regrets in the fantastical pawn shop in Water Moon from Samantha Sotto Yambao. When Hana wakes up one morning to find her newly inherited pawnshop ransacked and a precious acquisition stolen, she must find it with the help of a charming stranger, while searching for her father.

Rounding up the much-anticipated releases this month is a different take on the much-loved Booktok sports romance. The Favourites is an epic love story of one woman seeking to carve her own path. Figure skater Katarina Shaw is determined to make it to the Olympics, and pairing with Heath Rocha might be the way to do it. Follow Heath and Kat’s story, as it spans the start of their partnership, it’s tragic end and the rollercoaster relationship in between.

Mental health is an ever-present topic in every industry, with self-discovery, emotional control and boundaries being the words on every expert’s lips. Investing in yourself is no longer an option, but a priority. Whether it’s creating the life you deserve with inspirational author Sahil Bloom in The 5 Types of Wealth, embracing your creativity with Julia Cameron and The Artist’s Way Toolkit, or embracing the philosophy of 2 simple words: let them. A New York Times Bestseller and a prominent feature in our top 10, The Let Them Theory is changing lives, and now in a complete guide, Mel Robbins shares her wisdom for any reader to gain emotional peace, build better relationships and feel in control. Take a page out of Mel’s book or look to TJ Power’s The Dose Effect to bio-hack your brain for a happier, healthier lifestyle. Regulate your brain’s four key hormones – dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins – to unlock behaviours and daily practices perfect for a balanced life.

There’s always something to celebrate with local stories highlighting our non-fiction list this month. Celebrate 100 inspiring stories from 2024 with The Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque, all in one heart warming collection. These stories remind us of the resolute South African spirit, and what makes us all human. Celebrate local culinary creativity with Chef Ollie Swart, the viral cooking king sharing easy, tasty recipes that encourage you to break the rules!

Learn from the best in business and entrepreneurship this month with The First-Generation Founder, by ITTHYNK CEO Raymond Ledwaba, and explore love, loss, friendship and resilience with Khaya Dlanga in Life is like that sometimes. Be inspired to dig a little bit deeper with the memoir of presenter, author and stylist Tshiamo Modisane, sharing her story of self-acceptance in I Am Tshiamo.

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