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Jonathan Ball Publishers are the leading publishers and distributors of English general books in South Africa, specialising in South African history, politics and current affairs.

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How much of it is true? Find out more about Penance, the cult hit novel by Eliza Clark

From the author of the cult hit Boy Parts comes a chilling, brilliantly told story of murder among a group of teenage girls – a powerful and disturbing novel piercing in its portrait of young women.

Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, in Durban to discuss her new book Walking with Gorillas (6 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.

Join Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz for the launch of 20 Battles in Saldanha (8 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz.

Insights into the Rugby World Cup by Nick Mallett – a book every fan should read

Insights into the Rugby World Cup by Nick Mallett with Lloyd Burnard is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

The definitive illustrated guide to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 that no football fan should be without!

Out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers – the definitive illustrated guide to the 2023 Women’s World Cup that no football fan should be without!

Out now! Alexander McCall Smith’s The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf – the fourth novel in the bestselling Detective Varg series

The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Sandton (8 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.

Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Cape Town (10 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz.

‘Flames. Chunks of metal ripping off, flying by.’ – Listen to an excerpt from TJ Newman’s unforgettable new thriller Drowning

Listen to an excerpt from Drowning, the new edge-of-your-seat thriller by bestselling author TJ Newman!

Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Joburg (7 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.

Life, in a Garden presents a book discussion of Risking Life for Death by Ryan Blumenthal (6 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Life, in a Garden invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.

Join Anthea Jeffery for the launch of her new book Countdown to Socialism in Joburg (2 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994 by Anthea Jeffery.

Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Joburg (27 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Bookdealers invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 …

Join financial advisor, author and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo for the launch of Get Your Money Right in Joburg (21 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Get Your Money Right by financial advisor and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo.

Join forensic pathologist and bestselling author Ryan Blumenthal for the launch of his new book Risking Life for Death in Joburg (20 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.

Don’t miss the launch of Countdown to Socialism by Anthea Jeffery at Exclusive Books Waterfront (19 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994 by Anthea Jeffery.

Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! Lauren Beukes chats to Sam Beckbessinger and Dale Halvorsen about their new book Girls of Little Hope!

In this week’s episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, award-winning and internationally bestselling South African author Lauren Beukes chats with Sam Beckbessinger and Dale Halvorsen, co-authors of Girls of Little Hope!

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela ‘protected her privacy by telling fictitious stories about her childhood’ – Jonny Steinberg discusses his new book Winnie and Nelson

Jonny Steinberg sat down with Polity SA to chat about his new book Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.

Risking Life for Death – the new book by bestselling author and forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal

Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by Ryan Blumenthal is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Listen to an excerpt from Karin Slaughter’s gripping new thriller After That Night

After That Night, the new novel from Karin Slaughter, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!