"The Lucky Ones" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

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"The Lucky Ones" - a new short story collection by South African writer Alistair Mackay is full of stories that make you feel seen, and maybe even a little more hopeful.

It's one of the books being featured at this year's Kingsmead Book Fair.

HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp has more...

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