Winter’s Tales: Journey between the covers — from SA, to the US, Middle East… and back
A groaning bookshelf offers up a triplet of books on the Soweto Uprising, 50 years’ worth of the best writing the US has to offer, analyses on Ukraine, conflicting views on the Middle East and a smattering of philosophy. Reading opens up the world without your ever having to leave your armchair.
Winter's Tales: Journey between the Covers - From SA, to the US, Middle East… and Back
Reading offers a way to explore the world without leaving your armchair. This winter, my reading journey has taken me through various places, including South Africa, the US, the Middle East, and beyond.
A significant focus of my reading has been on South African history, particularly the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising. New books like Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu's The Soweto Uprisings and Julian Brown's Soweto Uprising provide fresh perspectives on the event, with Brown's book featuring a collection of eyewitness statements and contemporary reportage.
Charles van Onselen's New Babylon, New Nineveh delves into the early economic landscape of South Africa, while RW Johnson's A Roving Eye offers a collection of his columns and essays, covering topics such as constitutional history and Elon Musk.
Max du Preez's The End of Normal showcases his energetic writing style, criticizing AfriForum and Solidarity, among other subjects. In addition to South African literature, I have been reading books from the Library of America series, including novels, political writing, autobiographies, and memoirs. I've also enjoyed reading works by Asian authors and South African authors who offer insights into their societies and the evolving world.
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