If You Want to Make God Laugh

Praise of If You Want to Make God Laugh
"Lovely....Marais showcases her talent for pulling beauty from the pain of South African history with a strong story and wonderfully imperfect characters."--Publishers Weekly

"This earnest novel burns with the consequences of forbidden romance, betrayal, and the redemptive power of love."--Booklist

"Marais excels at creating compelling characters; readers will be turning the pages, wondering what life has in store for each."--Library Journal

"A moving portrait of the choices women can make--and the ones we can't. Beautifully crafted and powerfully drawn, this book had me in tears."--Jill Santopolo, bestselling author of The Light We Lost

"A story of three remarkable women at crossroads in their own lives against the backdrop of South Africa at the moment of stunning transformation that will keep you reading late into the night. Marais deftly completes a writer's hat trick, leaving you gutted, smiling through tears and soaring with hope."--Steven Rowley, bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor

"You will absolutely love this book. You will. Why? Because Bianca Marais's heart is immense and full of love. With unsparing insight into the human condition, she unspools a tale that is at once heartbreaking as it is merciful, validating our frailty while eulogizing our endless capacity for generosity and love. We all need the deep refuge of Bianca Marais's exceptional voice."--Robin Oliveira, author of My Name is Mary Sutter and I Always Loved You

Praise for Hum If You Don't Know the Words
"Radiant....A stirring ode to a country's painful maturation." -O, The Oprah Magazine

"Richly drawn...[The characters'] journeys and eventual love poignantly demonstrate that nothing is simply black or white." -USA Today

"With its vivid, emotional scene-setting, alternating narration and tense plotting, this novel is a thoughtful, compelling page-turner." -Goodhousekeeping.com