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Pacy and light – the perfect holiday read – find out more about Khaki Fever by Lindsay Norman!
Khaki Fever by Lindsay Norman is chick lit in khaki, offering pure escapism with the perfect combination of romance and drama, spiced with laugh-out-loud moments.
Monday – 31st March 2025
New anthology: South Africa’s New Nonfiction edited by Sean Christie and Hedley Twidle – coming this May!
The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction edited by Sean Christie and Hedley Twidle from Soutie Press will be out in May 2025.
Join Onke Mazibuko for the launch of his new novel Canary at Book Circle Capital (5 Apr)
Penguin Random House SA and Book Circle Capital invite you to the launch of Onke Mazibuko’s nail-biting, paranoid new thriller Canary!
Friday – 28th March 2025
Don’t miss the launch of Jo Watson’s spicy new rom-com The Ex Effect in Joburg (8 Apr)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Ex Effect by Jo Watson!
Monday – 24th March 2025
Find out more about Mary Watson’s new novel The Cleaner (Plus: Listen to an excerpt!)
Mary Watson’s addictive, page-turning new thriller The Cleaner is out now from Penguin Random House SA!
New book alert! The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations
The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations, edited by Adekeye Adebajo, is out now from Jacana Media.
‘Arrival in the Cape’ – Read an excerpt from John Stewart’s new book Sir Herbert Baker: A Biography
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an excerpt from Sir Herbert Baker: A Biography by John Stewart.
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.