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New at LAPA at November

Nov 9, 2017

Our fiction is bristling with actuality, and this month we have Disturbed as well – a tale of what mental disturbance does to average people. We also have wonderful children’s book and great romance novels!

Fiction

Drie vroue en ’n meisie
Hans du Plessis
Fiksie
ISBN: 9780799386110
R270.00

This is Hans du Plessis at his best, a tough read about poverty and the class system run by the previous Afrikaner elite.

Brand
Peet Venter
Politieke riller
ISBN: 9780799386141
R270.00

The prez feels the heat. Will he use his shady business connections to destabilise the country to the point that he’d be allowed to declare a state of emergency?

 Non-Fiction

50 Hoendergeregte
LAPA Uitgewers
ISBN: 9780799382853
R160.00

Fifty delightfully simple, yet delicious chicken recipes in an affordable book.

 

Disturbed
Carla van der Spuy & Henk Swanepoel
ISBN: 9780799382945
R230.00

Why do people lose their minds?

Five case studies about real-life SA violent criminals as told by seasoned crime writer Carla van der Spuy and clinical psychologist Dr Henk Swanepoel.

The book contains information about personality disorders, each criminal’s background, the day of the crime, the court case, Dr Swanepoel’s interviews and findings, as well as the follow-up prison visit – face to face with the convict.

Children’s books

Hoendervleis: Grillerige stories en rympies
Jaco Jacobs
Illustreerder: Juanette Smuts
ISBN: 9780799383874
R130.00

Yet another thrilling thriller for young thrill seekers – but only if the dare!

Volmaan
Jaco Jacobs
Illustreerders: Nico Meyer, Kobus Faber, Alistair Ackermann & Stephen Wallace
ISBN: 9780799380798
R150.00

This is a collection of Jaco Jacobs’ best thriller for the young ones. Eek!

La di da, Lulu
Fanie Viljoen
Illustreerder: Elsbeth Eksteen
ISBN: 9780799384291
R120.00

Lulu gets asked to design the uniforms for the school’s drum majorettes, but then something goes wrong!

Lana en Rakker 7: Rakker word ’n ster
Holly Webb
Illustreerder: Kate Pankhurst
ISBN: 9780799366297
R100.00

Rakker, quite by accident, lands a prime role in a dog-food advertisement.

Lana en Rakker 8: Rakker en die troue
Holly Webb
Illustreerder: Kate Pankhurst
ISBN: 9780799366280
R100.00

Rakker is not invited to the wedding, but Emma would want him to be there. Is it a good idea, Emma?

Stoot en trek
Two delightful, interactive booklets for little fingers to pull and prod. One is about farm animals and the other about wild animals.

 

Stoot en trek: Plaasdiere
Rachel Elliot
Illustreerder: Clare Fennell
ISBN: 9780799384246
R80.00

Stoot en trek: Wilde diere
Rachel Elliot
Illustreerder: Clare Fennell
ISBN: 9780799383812
R80.00

Ek lees self-reeks
This is a new addition to the series by Wendy Maartin which she assists young minds to enjoy reading.

 

Ek lees self: Rooi hen bak brood
Wendy Maartens
Illustreerder: Zinelda McDonald
ISBN: 9780799383706
R50.00

Ek lees self: Die drie rammetjies rof
Wendy Maartens
Illustreerder: Zinelda McDonald
ISBN: 9780799383713
R50.00

Ek lees self: Padda word kwaad
Wendy Maartens
Illustreerder: Zinelda McDonald
ISBN: 9780799383720
R50.00

Ek lees self: Muis red leeu se lewe
Wendy Maartens
Illustreerder: Zinelda McDonald
ISBN: 9780799383737
R50.00

Ek lees self: Die gans wat goue eiers kon lê
Wendy Maartens
Illustreerder: Zinelda McDonald
ISBN: 9780799383744
R50.00

Ek lees self: Sprinkaan leer werk
Wendy Maartens
Illustreerder: Zinelda McDonald
ISBN: 9780799383751
R50.00

Romanza

Bewustelik joune
Elsa Winckler
Superromanza
ISBN: 978 0 7993 8608 0
R210.00

She teaches mindfulness. He runs. Doe he run to escape? Does he manage to get away, despite all the kilometres?

Liefde vir ’n ridder
Didi Potgieter
ISBN: 9780799385960
R85,00

Annabel and little Ami have to stay in Jack Parker’s suite for three months. He isn’t the marriage type anyway, so he will be fine. But why has his heart been feeling so strange lately?

Bêre my soen
Dina Botha
ISBN: 9780799385991
R85,00

A marriage between Jaybee and Maxwell will ensure the birth of a business empire for both their families. But she is in love with another man, Will, whom she has just met. How will her heart survive this?

 

Maskerdans
Frenette van Wyk
ISBN: 9780799386028
R85,00

Loiselle is working at Angelique Perfumeurs to create the scent of Aphrodite – the goddess of love – in a perfume bottle. She must not lose her heart! Definitely not on her boss Francois Valour nor the mysterious Kenzo, whom she meets at the masked ball.

Vonkelwyn en liefde
Madelein Stoltz
ISBN: 9780799386059
R85,00

Anouk’s stubborn grandmother is trying to match her with her favourite authorDexter Buys via email. Thankfully Anouk will never meet the man, but lady luck is not on her side. Dexter is her friend’s new brother-in-law. So why does she care that he doesn’t seem to recognise her?

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