About Us

Southern Cross Books was born out of a love for storytelling and a deep belief that debut authors deserve to be heard.

I launched this store with two very different but equally compelling novels — each one a story I knew had to be told.

Brothers is a gripping historical fiction that takes readers from the trenches of the First World War to the turbulent Rand Revolt on the East Rand — a powerful journey of two brothers caught up in the defining moments of a young nation.

Our second debut is a quieter but no less powerful story — a deeply human drama about love, connection, and the extraordinary moments hidden inside ordinary lives.

At Southern Cross Books, I champion new voices and the stories they carry. These two novels are just the beginning of a journey I hope to share with you for a long time to come.

Welcome — I'm truly glad you're here.

— Aiden Brooks, Founder, Southern Cross Books