20 Best South Africa Book Blogs And Websites in 2025

1. Penguin Random House Blog

Blog https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za/penguinb.. + Follow Blog
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 Followers 89.3KTwitter Followers 17.2KInstagram Followers 42.1K Domain Authority 47 Read Now Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers ContactsGet access to 250k active Bloggers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the type of bloggers you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Bargain Books Blog

Blog https://www.bargainbooks.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 54.2KTwitter Followers 6.3KInstagram Followers 43.6K Domain Authority 33 Read Now Get Email Contact

3. Modjaji Books Blog

Blog https://modjajibooks.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 6.1KTwitter Followers 4.4KInstagram Followers 2.7K Domain Authority 33 Read Now Get Email Contact

4. The Books Page

Blog https://thebookspage.co.za/ + Follow Blog
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
Domain Authority 7 Read Now Get Email Contact

5. The Book Tree Blog

Blog https://www.thebooktree.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 375 Domain Authority 13 Read Now Get Email Contact

6. Book Village Blog

Blog https://bookvillage.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 682Instagram Followers 699 Domain Authority 1 Read Now Get Email Contact

7. Literary Inspired

Blog https://literaryinspired.com/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 139Twitter Followers 8Instagram Followers 3.3K Domain Authority 1 Read Now Get Email Contact

8. All The Books and I

Blog https://allthebooksandi.wordpress.com/ + Follow Blog
My name is Chevonn Kwakye-Agyekum. I live in Johannesburg in South Africa. I have a variety of interests and hobbies which include exercise, playing guitar, studying (I'm currently doing a BCom), and reading obviously! I aim to write book reviews that are helpful and informative in order for you to be able to find books you would enjoy reading.MORE Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Instagram Followers 1.2K Domain Authority 1 Read Now Get Email Contact

9. Sunday Times » Books

Blog https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/books/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 282.8KTwitter Followers 856.2K Domain Authority 82 Read Now Get Email Contact

10. Business Day » Books

Blog https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/books/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 200.5KTwitter Followers 418.2K Domain Authority 70 Read Now Get Email Contact

11. IOL » Books

Blog https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/books + Follow Blog
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 Followers 34.7KTwitter Followers 715.5KInstagram Followers 5.5K Domain Authority 88 Read Now Get Email Contact

12. Pan Macmillan

Blog https://www.panmacmillan.co.za/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 15.9KTwitter Followers 11.3KInstagram Followers 12.9K Domain Authority 44 Read Now Get Email Contact

13. The Book Lounge Blog

Blog https://booklounge.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
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 Followers 11.1KTwitter Followers 8.6KInstagram Followers 12.5K Domain Authority 43 Read Now Get Email Contact

14. Books Etc South Africa

Blog http://www.booksetc.co.za/ + Follow Blog
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
Domain Authority 14 Read Now Get Email Contact

15. Wordsworth Books Blog

Blog https://www.wordsworth.co.za/blogs/recommenda.. + Follow Blog
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 Followers 17.3KInstagram Followers 9.1K Domain Authority 23 Read Now Get Email Contact

16. EW Blog

Blog https://ewblog.co.za/ + Follow Blog
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
Facebook Followers 528Twitter Followers 173Instagram Followers 90 Domain Authority 10 Read Now Get Email Contact

17. Preflight Books Blog

Blog https://www.preflightbooks.co.za/blog/ + Follow Blog
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
Facebook Followers 997Instagram Followers 506 Domain Authority 5 Read Now Get Email Contact