Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books

Mila de Villiers is the editor of the Sunday Times' books website. She has a penchant for chronically re-reading old favourites, penning articles which far exceed the (expected) limit of 1,500 words, and including Saffa-isms wherever she can. Lekker.

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
‘The Interpreters’ is outstanding

This genre-riddling, anthological literary ride delivers striking comment on why South Africa is what it is today

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Devoted to funny

Mila de Villiers learnt that David Baddiel’s default mode to approaching hardship in life is via humour — yet never mockery

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Broken connections

Colum McCann talks to Mila de Villiers about his new book and its themes of destruction and repair

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Animal(iterature): From ungulates to two-legged animals

Six must-read animal-related reads à la Mila de Villiers.

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
A life revealed in letters

Famed British neurologist Oliver Sacks opened up about his struggles and enthusiasms in this engrossing collection of correspondence

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
'Darkly': Grist for the gamers' mill

Strictly for the board game boys and girlies in our midst, an extra star is awarded for a plot reveal as the novel draws to its conclusion.

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Between the covers - and lovers

Women may find these intricate, intimate tales of particular interest

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Stairs in their eyes

Racing to Ponte’s peak is not for the faint-hearted — but, never fear, you can hot-step your way to fitness at scenic sites across Jozi in ...

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Shelf-help your way to a new you

Books to read this year to keep the mind clear, stress-free and evolving

Mila de Villiers Digital editor: Sunday Times Books
Life imitates art: Spud returns

Spud: The Reunion sees Spud making a return in the fifth title of John van de Ruit’s series in which the Crazy Eight go back to their alma mater for ...