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Tuesday – 18th March 2025
Don’t miss the launch of White Supremacy: A Brief History of Hatred by Gavin Evans at The Book Lounge (18 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge invite you to an evening of insightful conversation with Gavin Evans, author of White Supremacy: A Brief History of Hatred, in conversation with Zackie Achmat.
Monday – 17th March 2025
New book alert! Canary – the heart-pounding thriller from Onke Mazibuko – is out now
Onke Mazibuko’s new novel Canary – a nail-biting, paranoid thriller – is out now from Penguin Random House SA!
Friday – 14th March 2025
‘I wouldn’t wish my childhood experience on my worst enemy’ – Read an excerpt from I Am Tshiamo: My Transition to Self-acceptance and Womanhood
Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from I Am Tshiamo: My Transition to Self-acceptance and Womanhood by Tshiamo Modisane!
Thursday – 13th March 2025
Justin Fox will be at Liberty Books in Elgin to launch his new thriller Hell Run Tobruk (18 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Liberty Books invite you to an evening with Justin Fox, author of Hell Run Tobruk.
Tuesday – 11th March 2025
Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Stellenbosch for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (9 Apr)
Penguin Random House and Oude Leeskamer invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!
Monday – 10th March 2025
Out now! Dream Count – the new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Dream Count is the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists – the story of four women and their loves, longings and desires.
Friday – 7th March 2025
Everyday, Indian-ish, good-mood food – don’t miss the launch of All Dhal’d Up by MasterChef winner Kamini Pather
Penguin Random House SA and the Book Lounge invite you to the launch of All Dhal’d Up by Kamini Pather!
Thursday – 6th March 2025
In the latest episode of Pagecast, popular dating coach Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela chats about her new matter-of-fact guide to the dating scene
This week on Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Ndizwanga Nemanashi is in conversation with Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela about The Dating Playbook: How to Win at Mjolo and Love.
Wednesday – 5th March 2025
Read an excerpt from Alex Pavesi’s Ink Ribbon Red – the most original literary thriller of the year
Penguin Random House SA has shared an extract from Ink Ribbon Red – the wickedly plotted new thriller by Alex Pavesi!
Tuesday – 4th March 2025
Join John Stewart at The Book Lounge for the launch of his compelling new book Sir Herbert Baker: A Biography (17 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge invite you to an evening with John Stewart, author of Sir Herbert Baker: A Biography.
Monday – 3rd March 2025
Don’t miss a Kirstenbosch Wednesday Talk by Geoff Nichols: Indigenous plants for thriving gardens (5 Mar)
Geoff Nichols will be presenting a Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Wednesday Talk titled ‘Indigenous plants for thriving gardens’.
Friday – 28th February 2025
Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! Shameez Patel chats about her new book Playing Flirty
This week on Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Qarnita Loxton is in conversation with Shameez Patel about her latest book, a geeky romantic comedy called Playing Flirty.
Thursday – 27th February 2025
A new South African podcast for book lovers!
Calling all book lovers! Penguin Random House South Africa is thrilled to introduce The Penguin Insider: A Podcast for Book Lovers – your new go-to for everything literary.
Wednesday – 26th February 2025
‘Meticulous and enlightening’ – Find out more about White Supremacy: A Brief History of Hatred by Gavin Evans
White Supremacy: A Brief History of Hatred by Gavin Evans is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Tuesday – 25th February 2025
Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Hermanus for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (26 Mar)
Penguin Random House and Hermanus Library invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!
Monday – 24th February 2025
Don’t miss a Dating Masterclass at Exclusive Books Rosebank with Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela (24 Feb)
Join Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela, author of The Dating Playbook: How to Win at Mjolo and Love, for a Dating Masterclass in Johannesburg!
Wednesday – 19th February 2025
Dating is an extreme sport! Find out more about The Dating Playbook by Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela
The Dating Playbook: How to Win at Mjolo and Love by Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Monday – 17th February 2025
Life’s messiest moments make the best stories – find out more about Jojo Moyes new novel We All Live Here
Penguin Random House has shared an extract from We All Live Here, the new novel from Jojo Moyes!
Friday – 14th February 2025
Don’t miss a geeky quiz night to celebrate the launch of Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel (18 Feb)
You’re invited to a geeky quiz night to celebrate the launch of Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel!
Thursday – 13th February 2025
Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Elgin for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (4 Mar)
Penguin Random House and Liberty Books invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!