The Great Vibes

A blog about Good Books, Fine Wines, and whatever else I fancy

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• Hoe Ek Dit Onthou

  Published:Feb 12, 2025  at 04:06 AM

  Hoe ek dit onthou is a raw and compelling memoir that captures the rise of one of South Africa’s most influential rock musicians.Francois Van Coke blends candid storytelling with sharp introspection, offering an unfiltered look at his journey—from rebellious beginnings to finding his voice in the local and international music scene.

• The Long Earth

  Published:Jan 10, 2025  at 04:06 AM

  The Long Earth is a fascinating fusion of hard science fiction and philosophical exploration, enriched by the sharp wit of Terry Pratchett and the grand speculative scope of Stephen Baxter.

• I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself

  Published:Sep 3, 2024  at 04:06 AM

  The story follows the protagonist, who lives in a world where individuals are given a physical reminder of the crimes they were convicted of by the ruling government.

• 10 funny Scifi and Fantasy Books

  Published:Aug 10, 2024  at 04:06 AM

  Growing up with a reading list dominated by Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, I’ve come to believe that humor writers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Crafting laughter with just words is a real art.

• Blind Tasting 2018

  Published:Jun 17, 2024  at 04:00 AM

  A interesting label design and concept to take something away to experience more...

• Vriesenhof Grenashe / Shiraz / Mourvedre 2016

  Published:Jan 18, 2024  at 04:00 AM

  This wine I found on my wine rack and unfortunately don’t remember where I acquired it from. It is made by Vriesenhof and is a red blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre from 2016.

Recent Posts

• Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

  Published:Aug 16, 2024  at 04:00 AM

  Earthlings by Sayaka Murata is a novel that immediately captures attention with its intriguing title and distinctive cover design.

• Top Exciting New SFF Books Out August 2024

  Published:Jul 31, 2024  at 04:00 AM

  Happy summer, all you cool cats and space adventurers! It’s that time again to dive into a fresh batch of nerdy sci-fi and fantasy picks to fuel your imagination this month. Just like summer blockbusters, the season brings a wave of thrilling sci-fi and fantasy tales in book form.

• Flagstone Poetry 2019 Merlot

  Published:Jan 2, 2024  at 04:00 AM

  The first wine I chose for review was something I had readily available on my wine rack. (No bias)