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Published Nov 26, 2014

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These are some of the books that our Books Editor received recently. They may be reviewed later

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The Woman Who Stole my Life

by Marian Keyes (Penguin)

Stella is a content Dublin housewife, living a pretty ordinary life.

While sitting in traffic one day, she attempts a good deed, but ends up in a car crash that will change her life entirely.

Mr Range Rover who rammed into her car, takes down her details – for insurance purposes, that is.

But this chance encounter with him launches Stella on a journey she would never have imagined in her wildest dreams.

From ordinary mom-next-door Stella is turned into a superstar. While she’s on this roller-coaster ride, her family is being torn apart.

Was meeting Mr Range Rover destiny? Should she be grateful or angry? The promise of happiness is within her grasp. But still Stella hesitates to reach out and grab it.

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Sense of Taste

by Peter Ayub (Human & Rousseau, R250)

Chef Peter is head chef and owner of Sense of Taste, a distinguished South African catering company.

He’s cooked for former president Nelson Mandela, President Jacob Zuma, Beyoncé and Jay-Z and a number of international sports teams.

This is his flagship book in which he shares his 22 years of cooking, starting with sourcing the best produce and taking you step by step in preparing delicious dishes.

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Cake Decorating

by Grace Stevens (Struik Lifestyle, R220)

This book follows on the success of Grace Stevens’s first book, Celebration Cakes.

It’s for people looking for attractive, challenging designs when decorating cakes.

With step-by-step photos and detailed instructions, making fondant flowers and figurines is supposed to be a cynch.

There is also a section that takes readers through how to sculpt, fill, make ganache and dowelling.

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