20 Best South Africa Book Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. EW Blog

Website https://ewblog.co.za/ + Follow Blog
Description EW BLOG is a reading and writing hub, where we play with words. We review books from local authors, Afrika's best and international authors. We also discuss current political matters without sounding bias.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
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2. Sunday Times » Books

Website https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/books/ + Follow Blog
Description The following section of Sunday Times is dedicated to Book, featuring articles on the latest release, best book, author interview, and more. The Sunday Times is South Africa's biggest Sunday newspaper.MORE Email ****@timeslive.co.za
Location South Africa
Facebook 293.5KTwitter 856.2K Domain Authority 83 Get Email Contact

3. Business Day » Books

Website https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/books/ + Follow Blog
Description The following section of Business Day is dedicated to books. The newspaper, launched on May 1, 1985, covers all major national and international news, with a specific focus on the South African economy and business sector, the political economy, companies, and financial markets.MORE Email ****@businesslive.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Facebook 217.7KTwitter 418.2K Domain Authority 70 Get Email Contact

4. IOL » Books

Website https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/books + Follow Blog
Description Read the latest book news and see our collection of articles on fiction, non-fiction, and children`s books, info including reviews and biographies. Independent Media is one of South Africa's leading multi-platform content companies and people are at the heart and soul of Independent Media. Our mission is to bring you verified, credible news that speaks to the heart of South Africa, while at the same time connecting South Africans.MORE Email ****@inl.co.za
Location South Africa
Facebook 39.2KTwitter 717KInstagram 6.9K Domain Authority 86 Get Email Contact

5. Penguin Random House Blog

Website https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za/penguinb.. + Follow Blog
Description The only thing we love more than reading our books is talking about them - who's in them, what's in them, and what's going on around them. You'll find all the latest news and reviews of our books new and classic here, along with author events, great giveaways, and a sneak peek into the pages of our new favourites. Pop in often, there's always something new.MORE Email ****@penguinrandomhouse.co.za
Location Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Facebook 91.1KTwitter 17KInstagram 57.5K Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact

6. Pan Macmillan

Website https://www.panmacmillan.co.za/ + Follow Blog
Description Macmillan was founded in 1843 by Daniel and Alexander Macmillan, two brothers from the Scottish Isle of Arran. Nowadays Macmillan is one of the largest and best-known international publishers in the world, operating in over 70 countries. Macmillan Publishers is a global trade book publishing company with prominent imprints around the world.MORE Email ****@macmillan.co.uk
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Facebook 16.1KTwitter 11.2KInstagram 15.6K Domain Authority 44 Get Email Contact

7. Modjaji Books Blog

Website https://modjajibooks.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
Description Modjaji Books is an independent feminist press that publishes southern African women writers. We publish short stories, novels, memoirs, biography, poetry, essays, narrative non-fiction, reference books, and relevant non-fiction.MORE Email ****@modjajibooks.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Facebook 6.2KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 3K Domain Authority 34 Get Email Contact

8. The Book Lounge Blog

Website https://booklounge.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
Description The Book Lounge is an independent book store in the heart of cape town. The website features its best books and helps you build a TBR from its recommended book list.
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Facebook 11.4KTwitter 8.4KInstagram 14.4K Domain Authority 43 Get Email Contact

9. The Books Page

Website https://thebookspage.co.za/ + Follow Blog
Description This site is the work of Vivien Horler, former Books Editor of the Cape Argus in Cape Town.
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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10. Wordsworth Books Blog

Website https://www.wordsworth.co.za/blogs/recommenda.. + Follow Blog
Description Follow Wordsworth Books and find your next best read. The book shop with a mind of its own. Our staff is knowledgeable and passionate and we aim for excellent service.
Email ****@wordsworth.co.za
Location Western Cape, South Africa
Facebook 17.4KInstagram 10.2K Domain Authority 28 Get Email Contact

11. Bargain Books Blog

Website https://www.bargainbooks.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
Description With range, Bargain Books strive to make a broad spectrum of books available, ensuring that popular authors and current bestsellers are on display along with books of specific local interest and hidden gems. Established in 1998, Bargain Books is South Africa's leading discount book retailer with 82 stores in all 9 provinces.MORE Email ****@bargainbooks.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Facebook 55KTwitter 6.4KInstagram 47.6K Domain Authority 33 Get Email Contact

12. The Book Tree Blog

Website https://www.thebooktree.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
Description A blog about children's books, literacy and reading skills, creativity and writing. We believe all children should have access to books! The Book Tree is on a mission to excite children about reading, to help parents on this path and to get books into the hands of children throughout our country.MORE Email ****@thebooktree.co.za
Location South Africa
Facebook 379 Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact

13. Book Village Blog

Website https://bookvillage.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
Description 78% of children cannot read for meaning by the end of Grade 4. We are on a mission to change that!We have noticed that there is a distressing lack of human connection in the learning to read process in low-income schools throughout South Africa. Classrooms are overcrowded, under-resourced and teachers overextended. Through providing low-income schools with digital infrastructure, our online tutoring application, and a digital library we intend to help these children learn to read for meaning and enjoyment.MORE Email ****@bookvillage.co.za
Location South Africa
Facebook 729Instagram 871 Domain Authority 13 Get Email Contact

14. Books Etc South Africa

Website http://www.booksetc.co.za/ + Follow Blog
Description We are passionate about books and our aim is to: provide you with useful, accurate and reliable books-related news and information, specialising in titles published in South Africa and the UK.MORE Email ****@booksetc.co.za
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15. Preflight Books Blog

Website https://www.preflightbooks.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
Description Preflight Books is perfectly positioned to provide established publishers, aspiring authors, self-publishers, and corporate clients the services they need to bring their manuscripts to life. We offer editorial services such as editing, proofreading, and writing, design services such as layout and illustration, printing and marketing services, workshops, and much, much more.MORE Email ****@bkpublishing.co.za
Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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16. Literary Inspired

Website https://literaryinspired.com/ + Follow Blog
Description Literary Inspired is a romance book blog dedicated to celebrating the enchanting world of love stories. Immerse yourself in a sea of diverse romance sub-genres, including rom-coms, dark romance, smut, fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal romance, mafia romance, MC romance, sports romance, and more. Join me on this passionate journey as we support indie authors, share in-depth book reviews, and uncover hidden gems that will capture your heart. Discover your next great romance read and fall in love with the magic of words.MORE Email ****@literaryinspired.com
Location Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Facebook 139Twitter 8Instagram 3.5K Domain Authority 12 Get Email Contact