Books by Andile Cele
Andile Cele is a writer and communications specialist, born and raised in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. Her short fiction has been published in Botsotso and Short.Sharp.Stories. Her first novel is Braids & Migraines.
“Braids is the kind of novel that I would like all South Africans to read, regardless of race. I think, too often, there is ignorance about how people from different races and cultures experience certain situations.” Read more...
The Best Historical Fiction Set in South Africa
Karen Jennings, Novelist
Interviews with Andile Cele
The Best South African Novels, recommended by Andile Cele
Apartheid ended more than three decades ago, but the trauma of the past continues to haunt South Africa, including in its novels. Andile Cele, author of Braids & Migraines, recommends five of her favourites, from a prize-winning literary work to a darkly humorous crime novel that shines a light on violence against women.
Interviews where books by Andile Cele were recommended
The Best Historical Fiction Set in South Africa, recommended by Karen Jennings
To live and to write in South Africa is to engage with history, explains Karen Jennings, the acclaimed novelist and co-creator of the Island Prize for South African writers. Here, she recommends five historical fiction books set in South Africa for those who would like to improve their understanding of the country’s complex past.
The Best South African Novels, recommended by Andile Cele
Apartheid ended more than three decades ago, but the trauma of the past continues to haunt South Africa, including in its novels. Andile Cele, author of Braids & Migraines, recommends five of her favourites, from a prize-winning literary work to a darkly humorous crime novel that shines a light on violence against women.
