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01/01/2026

May 2026 bring forth the most inspiring stories the world has ever seen. ✨✍🏰

As we close the final chapter of 2025, we look back on a powerful year of South African books, authors and publishing 📚

From Durban to readers across the country and beyond, The KREST House has been proud to publish stories that became bestselling books, won recognition and touched hearts.

We are deeply grateful to every author, reader and creative who trusted our publishing house to bring their stories to life.

Thank you for believing in KREST, in South African publishing, and in the power of meaningful storytelling 🖤

Here’s to a new year of extraordinary books, courageous authors and stories that travel far beyond the page 🌍

From Durban, South Africa, to the world — our next chapter begins now.

19/12/2025

Treat your kids to an extra dose of wonder this holiday season by taking them to a personal book reading with the author. Gretchen Ryan will be doing a fun, interactive reading from her children’s book There’s an Elephant in my Swimming Pool. The reading will take place at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront (Cape Town) on Saturday 20 December at 11am. The visitors will be kept engaged with an exciting piece from the story and colouring in pages.

08/12/2025

Welcome home, Devan Moodley — our newest 2026 author at The KREST House. ✨📚

A leader in the financial services world, Devan believes his greatest success isn’t measured in numbers, but in family.

His upcoming book distils the rules and values he’s used to raise autonomous, confident children in a rapidly changing world — a powerful guide for every parent who wants to nurture resilience and independence.

From Durban, South Africa, we’re honoured to bring this inspiring voice into our growing authors’ circle. And if your story is ready to find its home, The KREST House is where powerful books begin. 🏰

Step into a publisher that champions your voice.

Step into your future. ✍️

03/12/2025

Abecedarium: Tales of Terror is an anthology of 26 horror stories. One terrifying tale for each letter of the alphabet. A limited number of collectable hardcover editions with haunting graphics are available for the gifting season.

Abecedarium was written from the dark imaginations of Chanel Pillay and Isabelle Fouquereaux, and drawn into terrifying life by Caitlin Woldu. This a KREST House original title, designed for the rarefied literary collector.

Visit www.kresthouse.co.za for a copy of this valuable book.

The KREST House is a publishing company based in Durban, South Africa - or as we like to call it, a storytelling empire on a mission to share the most inspiring stories the world will ever read.

24/11/2025

✨ Welcome Home, Robert Howes ✨

We are honoured to have Robert return to The KREST House family for his second publication journey.

After the success of Sevens, Robert steps back into our halls with The Shadow of the Teen — a psychological narrative shaped by complexity, introspection, and the intricate maze of the human mind. 🧩

2026 is already promising to be a remarkable year, and we’re proud to walk this path with an author whose voice continues to deepen, challenge, and captivate.

Here’s to new chapters, new mysteries, and a legacy that grows with every book.
Welcome home, Robert.

13/11/2025

✨ A KREST House book, rising proudly among the best of the best… ✨

Crown of Shadows by Stephanie Firth has soared to #1 on the .books Cavendish’s bestseller list for the week of 10 November — a luminous achievement for a writer whose words refuse to be forgotten. ✍🏻

To Stephanie : congratulations on this remarkable milestone. 👏🏻

Your imagination carved a world of shadows and strength, and we are honoured to be the publisher guiding your story into the hands of readers across South Africa. 🌙📖

At The KREST House — a luxury publisher in Durban, South Africa — we believe in books that leave echoes, in authors who dare greatly, and in stories crafted to stand the test of time. 🏰

Moments like these remind us why publishing is more than a process… it’s the shaping of legacy. ✨

To aspiring authors: if you dream of seeing your book rise onto bestseller lists and sit proudly beside South Africa’s finest literature, let us walk the path with you. 📚📖

With the right publisher, your story can travel farther than you ever imagined.📚

Write with vision. Publish with excellence. Let your legacy unfold — with The KREST House.

10/11/2025

✨ Motivation Monday, but make it literary ✨

Today, we’re doing a little differently…

This one’s not just for authors — it’s for every book-lover counting down the days until the holidays. 📚☀️

The best kind of motivation? Getting lost in a story. 🏰📖

Reading doesn’t just inspire writers — it shapes storytellers, dreamers, thinkers, and anyone who believes in the power of a beautifully crafted page. 📚✨

So while the year winds down, start getting your holiday book stack ready — the stories that will keep you company on the beach, on lazy Sunday mornings, or even when you’re quietly avoiding the family chatter. 😉

Visit The KREST House — based in Durban, South Africa and rooted in luxury publishing — for a collection of books that motivate, move, and mesmerize. Browse our titles and reviews at:

👉 https://kresthouse.co.za

Because at The KREST House, every page reminds us why words matter. 🖋️📝

06/11/2025

✨ Welcome Home, Roshini Pakkiree ✨

We’re delighted to welcome Roshini Pakkiree to The KREST House family of 2026 authors 🕯️

Her upcoming book is a celebration of courage, conviction, and self-belief — a collection of life lessons drawn from every moment she chose to rise above doubt and audaciously achieve what others said she couldn’t. 💫

Through vivid memories and heartfelt reflection, Roshini’s story becomes a beacon for dreamers, doers, and believers — proving that confidence, resilience, and grace can turn every “no” into a new beginning. 🌿

At The KREST House, we honour authors who write with intention — those whose journeys inspire others to find their voice.

From our home in Durban, South Africa, we craft luxury publishing experiences that turn stories into legacies. 📖

📚 If your story is waiting to be told, this is your moment.

Join our community of visionaries and let your legacy unfold.

04/11/2025

✨ Welcome Home, Joythi Maharaj ✨

We’re honoured to welcome Joythi Maharaj to The KREST House family of 2026 authors 🕯️

Her forthcoming title, When Hope Meets Science (working title), tells an extraordinary story of faith, resilience, and the miracles that unfold when medicine and belief walk hand in hand.

Through her deeply personal journey to motherhood via IVF, Joythi opens a window into the emotional and physical realities of the process — offering hope, honesty, and healing to women everywhere who long to become mothers. 🌿🤰🏽

At The KREST House, we believe that every story deserves to be told with intention and elegance. 📖✍🏻

From our home in Durban, South Africa, we’re redefining luxury publishing for authors whose words inspire, inform, and empower. 📖🏰

📚 If you’ve ever dreamt of seeing your name on the spine of a book — this is your sign.

Join our circle of storytellers and let your legacy unfold. 🪄🏰

27/10/2025

✨ Storytime Saturday at Exclusive Books! ✨

Calling all little readers and their families! 📚🐘

Join The KREST House and children’s author Gretchen Ryan for a magical book reading of her heartwarming story, There’s an Elephant in My Swimming Pool! 💦

📍 Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

🗓️ Saturday, 8 November 2025 | 11:00

This joyful morning celebrates imagination, storytelling, and the beauty of South African children’s literature. Perfect for curious minds and families who love books! 🌍💛

At The KREST House — Durban’s luxury publisher — we believe everyone deserves a touch of luxury and magic in their lives, from the young dreamers to the more wise readers among us. ✨📖

Come meet the author, discover how a little elephant found his way into a swimming pool, and fall in love with reading all over again. 🐛📖📒

24/10/2025

👑✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening as The KREST House proudly celebrates the launch of Crown of Shadows by Stephanie Firth — a spellbinding new release that promises intrigue, mystery, and dark elegance. 📖

📖 Date: 6 November
🕠 Time: 17:30 for 18:00
📍 Venue: Exclusive Books, Cavendish Square, Cape Town

Experience the magic of South African storytelling and meet the author behind this captivating new book, brought to you by The KREST House, a luxury publisher redefining independent publishing in South Africa. 🖋️📝

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