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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A story of shocking setbacks and overcoming adversity through sheer willpower – Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn
Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Who is Poppie Nongena? Go behind the scenes of this moving new movie – the life story of an ordinary woman in extraordinary circumstances
Take a look behind the scenes at the story and legacy of the new movie Poppie Nongena.
Read an excerpt from Just Watch Me by Jeff Lindsay – the author of the wildly successful Dexter series
Read an excerpt from Jeff Lindsay’s new novel Just Watch Me – a new series featuring a mesmerising bad guy we can root for: Riley Wolfe.
New from Petina Gappah: Out of Darkness, Shining Light – A radical novel that resurrects the voices of those in the shadows of history
The hotly anticipated second novel by Petina Gappah follows the epic journey of Dr Livingstone’s corpse through 19th-century Africa.
Acid for the Children – the autobiography of Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers legend – as raw, entertaining and wildly unpredictable as its author
In Acid for the Children Flea, the iconic bassist and co-founder of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers, finally tells his fascinating origin story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you’d expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.
Kiley Reid’s debut novel Such a Fun Age – a powerful story about race and privilege by a new literary star
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, ‘the most provocative page-turner of 2020’, will be available in South Africa in February!
Jodi Picoult in Afrikaans? Sowaar! Nuut in Februarie 2020: Die Belydenis, vertaal deur Daniel Hugo
Uit die pen van die gewilde skrywer van My Sister’s Keeper verskyn dié boeiende verhaal van twee vroue … en een geheim.
A dark and seductive foray into the surreal – Nudibranch by Irenosen Okojie
Nudibranch, the new novel by Nigerian British writer Irenosen Okojie, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
A masterful work of historical fiction about hope, exile and belonging, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers
Sometimes, the difficult thing is not to flee but to return.
Join Amy Heydenrych for the launch of her new thriller The Pact at Love Books (5 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of The Pact by Amy Heydenrych.
Don’t miss the launch of Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes: A Selection of Favourite Orchestral Masterpieces at the Artscape (27 Jan)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Fine Music Radio invite you to the launch of Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes.
‘Good luck with your murder …’ Read an excerpt from Amy Heydenrych’s twisty new thriller The Pact
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an excerpt from The Pact, the new thriller by Amy Heydenrych.
What if a prank becomes murder? The Pact by Amy Heydenrych will keep you guessing
Amy Heydenrych’s new book The Pact is out in January 2020 from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
New book alert! Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes – A Selection of Favourite Orchestral Masterpieces
Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes – A Selection of Favourite Orchestral Masterpieces is out in mid-January 2020 from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday – powerful new wisdom from the bestselling author of Ego is the Enemy
Slowing down will get you ahead …
The Siberian Dilemma by Martin Cruz Smith – the breathtaking new Arkady Renko novel
The Siberian Dilemma by Martin Cruz Smith – from the revered author of crime classic Gorky Park comes the brilliant ninth novel featuring the iconic Arkady Renko!
Finding Chika – Mitch Albom (author of Tuesdays with Morrie) at his most poignant, powerful and personal
Finding Chika, Mitch Albom’s first work of non-fiction in 10 years, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Westwind – the classic lost thriller from Ian Rankin – a masterclass in cat-and-mouse espionage suspense
Westwind is a gripping, page-turning suspense masterclass – experience the brilliance of the iconic Ian Rankin!
Find Me – an intense and rewarding sequel to Andre Aciman’s bestselling novel Call Me by Your Name
Find Me – the sequel to Call Me By Your Name, André Aciman’s 2007 novel that became an Oscar-winning film – is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
No Mercy – the brand new novel from the queen of crime and No. 1 bestseller Martina Cole
No more waiting, the new novel from the No. 1 bestselling phenomenon Martina Cole is here, and it’s pure Martina gold!
