{"id":21737,"date":"2025-11-26T09:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/?p=20667"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:13:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:13:14","slug":"the-magic-of-giving-with-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2025\/11\/26\/the-magic-of-giving-with-books\/","title":{"rendered":"The magic of giving with books"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Brilliant reads for the festive season &#8230;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We can\u2019t think of anything that we\u2019d like more to find under the tree on Christmas morning. And with The List by Exclusive Books, there are all the suggestions we need.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Stories to warm every heart<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From powerful new fiction by international favourites like Dan Brown, Ian McEwan, John Grisham, John Boyne, and Heather Morris, to proudly local voices including Kopano Matlwa, Navashni Nair Sukdhev, Natani\u00ebl, and Deon Meyer, this year\u2019s selection sparkles with variety and storytelling brilliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20697 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781787634558-1-259x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"172\" \/> <\/strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20701 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-Elements-1-249x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"193\" \/><\/strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20698 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bosadi-HR-1-256x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"170\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20699 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SKORPIO-1-260x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"170\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20700 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sweetie-1-263x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"168\" \/> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>True stories that inspire<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The nonfiction selection celebrates real stories that matter \u2014 from global icons and cultural pioneers to proudly South African voices like Jeff Wicks, and powerful titles such as <em>Money. <\/em><em>Power. Patronage.<\/em>, the compelling book on Julius Malema, <em>Mafia Land<\/em>, and <em>The Dark Prince<\/em>. Together, these works delve into power, politics, identity, and belonging \u2014 revealing the stories shaping our world today. Whether you\u2019re inspired by tales of triumph, fascinated by history, or curious about the forces that drive society, these books remind us that truth can be every bit as captivating as fiction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20702 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dark-Prince-cover-HR-261x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"248\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20703 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Malema-260x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"250\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20704 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-Shadow-State-261x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>For the love of the game<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Celebrate the spirit of champions with inspiring sporting reads from The List. From South African rugby powerhouse Eben Etzebeth to Formula One trailblazer Susie Wolff, these stories capture courage, determination, and the joy of pushing beyond limits \u2014 perfect gifts for every sports fan this festive season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20705 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unlocked_Afrikaans_Jun13-276x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"247\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20706 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unlocked_Hb_Jun13-276x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"248\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20707 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Driven-Trade-Paperback-261x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Lives that leave a legacy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For lovers of real lives, The List offers unforgettable biographies and memoirs \u2014 from international icons like Anthony Hopkins, Jung Chang, and Arundhati Roy, to South African legends such as Nozipho Tshabalala and Bonang Francis Mohale. These extraordinary stories celebrate vision, resilience, and the human spirit in all its forms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20708 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9780241761724-250x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"162\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20709 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/After-the-Fires-263x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"162\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20710 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fly-Wild-Swans-PB-260x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"162\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20711 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/We-Did-Ok-Kid-260x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"169\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20712 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coming-in-From-the-Cold-by-Bonang-Mohale-260x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Flavours to savour and share<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Celebrate the season with flavours that inspire! From Femhz\u2019s bold and brilliant <em>Damn Good Food<\/em> to Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen\u2019s elegant <em>Jan: Voyage<\/em>, these festive cookbooks serve up creativity, connection, and a dash of holiday magic \u2014 perfect for food lovers, home chefs, and entertainers alike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20715 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Damn-Good-Food-310x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"241\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20714 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781432311902-314x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"245\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Romance for every heartbeat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For those swept up in the magic of BookTok romance, this year\u2019s Seasons Readings selection delivers all the heart-fluttering feels. From Ana Huang\u2019s <em>The Defender<\/em> \u2014 the latest in her addictive, emotionally charged series \u2014 to irresistible reads like <em>Tell Me Softly<\/em>, <em>Pillow Talk<\/em>, and <em>Slow Burn<\/em>, these stories promise passion, tension, and tender moments that linger long after the last page. Whether you\u2019re a hopeless romantic or simply craving an escapist read, these are the perfect books to curl up with when love is in the air \u2014 and under the Christmas tree.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20716 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1.-Pillow-Talk-AI-final-261x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"208\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20717 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781464237157-259x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"208\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20718 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Slow-Burn-TPB-258x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"208\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20719 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Defender-254x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"131\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Adventure awaits for young readers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For young adults \u2014 and the young at heart \u2014 The List brims with gripping reads that spark imagination and keep pages turning long past bedtime. Holly Jackson, the master of YA mystery, returns with another twisty, impossible-to-put-down thriller, while <em>The Court of the Dead<\/em> invites fans into a darkly captivating world of fantasy, power, and destiny. Perfect for teens who love danger, drama, and daring adventures, these stories prove that the next generation of readers has plenty to get excited about this festive season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20720 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9780008748494-239x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"285\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20721 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9780241731413-258x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Stories for the little ones<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For little readers, there\u2019s a sleighful of beautifully illustrated picture books and adventures from beloved authors such as Jeff Kinney (<em>Diary of a Wimpy Kid<\/em>), Katie Kirby (<em>Lottie Brooks<\/em>), Refiloe Moahloli, and David Walliams \u2014 perfect for making bedtime stories pure joy. And for those seeking reflection and renewal, The List includes compelling nonfiction \u2014 from thought-provoking histories to uplifting explorations of belonging, courage, and creativity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20722 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9780241647417-283x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"193\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20723 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781432311940-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"193\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20724 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Santa-Son-9780008649081-260x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"127\" height=\"195\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20725 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9780637008341-273x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"203\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whatever your taste, budget, or reading style, there\u2019s something on The List that will make this festive season shine a little brighter.<\/p>\n<p>Because at Exclusive Books, every gift tells a story.<\/p>\n<p>Find The List and all the magic of Seasons Readings at Exclusive Books stores nationwide and online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exclusivebooks.co.za\"><strong>www.exclusivebooks.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brilliant reads for the festive season &#8230; We can\u2019t think of anything that we\u2019d like more to find under the tree on Christmas morning. 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