Jonathan Ball Publishers

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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‘I’ve got a taste for revenge and quite frankly, I’m killing it.’ Listen to an excerpt from How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent

Katy Brent’s How to Kill Men and Get Away With It is a deliciously dark, hilariously twisted story about friendship, love, and murder.

Don’t miss the launch of The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom by John Laband at Smuts House Museum in Centurion (23 Mar)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the book launch of The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom: 1837–1840 by John Laband.

Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! John Laband chats about his book The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom

In the latest episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, John Laband is in conversation with Graham Dominy about his book The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom: 1837–1840.

Don’t miss the launch of Pamela Power’s new book My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced (14 Mar)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced: How I Tried and Failed to Give Up Alcohol and Learned the Joys of Moderation by Pamela Power!

There’s more than one way to find a happy ending – Find out more about Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel Forever, Interrupted

Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Listen to an excerpt from 8 Rules of Love, read by bestselling author Jay Shetty

8 Rules of Love: How to Find it, Keep it, and Let it Go by Jay Shetty is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

New book alert! Pamela Power’s honest yet humorous memoir My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced

My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced: How I Tried and Failed to Give Up Alcohol and Learned the Joys of Moderation by Pamela Power is out in March from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

The new episode of Pagecast is out now! Nicola Bruns chats to Bobby Palmer about his magical debut novel Isaac and the Egg

In this week’s episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, co-producer Nicola Bruns chats to Bobby Palmer about his book Isaac and the Egg.

Don’t miss the launch of What the Moon Gave Her by Christi Steyn in Cape Town (8 Mar)

Join Christi Steyn in Cape Town for the launch of her debut poetry collection What the Moon Gave Her! What the Moon …

In the latest episode of Pagecast, Eric Orton chats to Sean Robson about Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide!

This week’s episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, features the amazing and inspiring new book Born to Run 2.

Three women. Five centuries. One secret. Listen to an excerpt from Emilia Hart’s Weyward, one of the biggest debuts of 2023

Listen to an excerpt from Weyward, Emilia Hart’s enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.

Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! Cariad Lloyd chats about her new book You Are Not Alone

In the latest episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Pippa Hudson chats to Cariad Lloyd about her new book You Are Not Alone.

Win one of 20 date nights at a Doppio Zero near you with 8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty and Jonathan Ball Publishers

Jonathan Ball Publishers is giving away 20 date nights at Doppio Zero to celebrate the publication of 8 Rules of Love: How to Find it, Keep it, and Let it Go by Jay Shetty!

Don’t miss the Joburg launch of The Inheritors by Eve Fairbanks at Love Books (28 Feb)

Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books for the launch of The Inheritors by Eve Fairbanks.

Don’t miss the Cape Town launch of The Inheritors by Eve Fairbanks at The Book Lounge (23 Feb)

Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge for the launch of The Inheritors by Eve Fairbanks.

The new episode of Pagecast is out now! Prue Leith chats about her latest cookbook Bliss on Toast

In this week’s episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, co-producer Nicola Bruns chats to Dame Prue Leith about her latest cookbook, Bliss on Toast.

Cover reveal! Pamela Power’s #sobercurious new memoir My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced

My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced by Pamela Power will be out in March from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Updated edition of the bestselling Hani: A Life Too Short, on the 30th anniversary of his murder

An updated edition of Hani: A Life Too Short by Janet Smith and Beauregard Tromp is out in February from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Calling all book loving families! Apply to join the JBP Kids Book Club and receive free books every month

Jonathan Ball Publishers is looking for 25 children or families who love reading to join the JBP Kids Book Club!

‘It’s everything you need for a new, better you!’ Mogau Seshoene chats about her latest cookbook Hosting With The Lazy Makoti

It’s never too late to start your new year’s resolutions, and Hosting With The Lazy Makoti: A Celebration of Food has you covered!