From the mouths of babes
From misheard lyrics to philosophical observations, these candid conversations with my seven children offer a heartwarming glimpse into the delightful chaos of large ...
Warning: this column talks poop a lot
Living Large explores the unspoken, often messy realities of raising a large family in modern times. From bathroom boundaries to unexpected public moments, this ...
Book review: Ellie Pillai is not done yet
Ellie Pillai is a British, Sri Lankan, Catholic, Tamil teenager who is juggling adolescent anxieties about her ex-boyfriend, possible new crush, the girl that had ...
Writer pens grim tale about life on Mars
Muizenberg author Sam Wilson tells us about his newest book, The First Murder on Mars
Review: Playing Flirty
I got very excited when I saw this book. A brown Capetonian author, writing about a leading, brown romance character. I wondered, are we finally getting a brown ...
Appliances which have surprised me
Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.
How we deal with FARQs: frequently asked rude questions
Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.
Q and A with author Serai Dowling
Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling brings the Western Cape's enchanting tidal pools to life in her new guidebook. From their colonial history to their role in mental ...
Book reviews: anthologies
Two engaging children's books that spark curiosity and wonder: The Amazing Quiz Book offers 750 interactive questions perfect for screen-free entertainment, while ...
Book review: Pumpkin Spice Cafe
If the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone. I’ve read that the writer chose this pen name specifically because she is a ...
Book review: Do not feed the monkey!
A story and recipe book combined, the quirky book follows the antics of a monkey named Mitch who made an art out of begging at the tables of a restaurant at the ...
Figuratively speaking – finding humour in the loss of my physique
"In this month's Living Large column, a mother of seven shares hilarious encounters and heartwarming moments that come with embracing her post-pregnancy body. From ...
Book review: Hamburger Gourmet
This book contains 58 recipes, not all of them for hamburgers, developed by the chefs at a restaurant called Blend, which seems to be in America though I really ...
Pre-teen and teen book reviews
This sweet and charming book has one of the most original ideas I’ve seen in a long time.
Let’s talk about sex, baby
When you're raising a large family, 'the talk' becomes talks - plural. From innocent questions about 'eggies' to creative vocabulary choices, this month's Living ...
Book review: Long Covid
Nearly five years after the pandemic, the world is still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19’s long fingers.
Book review: Children’s books
From helping children cope with first-day school jitters to reimagining classic fairy tales, this collection of children's book reviews offers something for every ...
Book review: Jumpnauts
Jumpnauts is a mind-bending piece of speculative fiction which blends philosophy, politics, science and history. Although the novel’s pace does stagger when the ...
The quirks and conundrums of living with a large family
Today we launch Living Large, a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.
Book review: Blue Sisters
I’ve noticed a recurring theme in Coco Mellors’ books and while I don’t think her books would make their way onto a CAL list (if you know, you know) I would recommend ...
Review: The Reappearance of Rachel Price
This book is a mind f*** and I’m concerned that of all the young adult review books that have made their way through our home over the years, my 14-year-old daughter ...
Book review: Daydream
The third book in the Maple Hills series sees one of the most popular characters, Henry, finally getting a girlfriend.
Book review: Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow
This book is moving and thought-provoking and should have come with the warning, “Likely to make you cry. Don’t read in public”, which is what happened to me.
Review: Romance and romantasy reads
TikTok phenomenon and spicy STEMinist author Ali Hazelwood’s latest offering is about a food scientist, who is torn between her sizzling attraction to one of the ...
Review: Romance and romantasy reads
TikTok phenomenon and spicy STEMinist author Ali Hazelwood’s latest offering is about a food scientist, who is torn between her sizzling attraction to one of the ...