Welcome to the first truly South African list of books to read before you die! Hundreds of South African readers have nominated their favourite books and we’re proud to present them to you!

This page is dedicated to favourite books in the category of Adult Fiction.

From Spud, to Wolf Hall to A Thousand Splendid Suns, they’re all here, and more!

If there is a book you have read that you feel deserves to be on this list, please email phillipa@redpepperbooks.co.za and we will definitely consider adding it to our list of favourite books to read before you die!

Click here to see the full list…