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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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!
‘Duke Russell is not guilty of the unspeakable crimes for which he was convicted’ – Read an excerpt from John Grisham’s new legal thriller The Guardians
John Grisham has shared an excerpt from his new novel The Guardians – a classic legal thriller with a twist.
People Powered by Jono Bacon: Find out how you can boost your brand and grow your business through the power of community
New by international author and speaker Jono Bacon – People Powered: How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Teams.
Join Grant Fowlds for the launch of Saving the Last Rhinos at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (10 Dec)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Saving the Last Rhinos: The Life of a Frontline Conservationist by Grant Fowlds and Graham Spence.
The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney by Okechukwu Nzelu – a funny and tender tribute to growing up and growing into ourselves
The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney, the debut novel by Okechukwu Nzelu, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
The Guardians – John Grisham delivers a classic legal thriller – with a twist
The Guardians, the new novel by John Grisham, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Unfollow – Megan Phelps-Roper’s memoir of growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church, the most hated family in America
Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope by Megan Phelps-Roper is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo – the instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller that Stephen King calls ‘impossible to put down’
Ninth House is the mesmerising adult debut from Leigh Bardugo – a tale of power, privilege, dark magic and murder set among the Ivy League elite.
The Night Fire – the brand new Ballard and Bosch thriller from Michael Connelly
Crime doesn’t come better than Michael Connelly! The Night Fire is the brand new blockbuster from the crime-thriller powerhouse.
The Butterfly Girl by Rene Denfeld – a novel Margaret Atwood calls ‘heartbreaking, finger-gnawing, and yet ultimately hopeful’
From the highly praised author of The Child Finder and The Enchanted comes The Butterfly Girl, a riveting novel that ripples with truth, exploring the depths of love and sacrifice in the face of a past that cannot be left dead and buried.
New book alert! That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea by co-founder and first CEO Marc Randolph
In the tradition of Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog comes the incredible untold story of how Netflix went from concept to company – all revealed by co-founder and first CEO Marc Randolph.
The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman – an extraordinary, magical, heartbreaking read
The World That We Knew, the new novel from Alice Hoffman, the bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Marriage of Opposites, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Join Grant Fowlds for the launch of Saving the Last Rhinos in Port Elizabeth (27 Nov)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Fogarty’s Bookshop invite you to the launch of Saving the Last Rhinos: The Life of a Frontline Conservationist by Grant Fowlds and Graham Spence.
Sword of Kings – the incredible new novel from globally bestselling author Bernard Cornwell
Sword of Kings – the 12th instalment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England.
Deon Meyer’s Trackers – now a major TV series!
A new edition of Trackers by Deon Meyer is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Imaginary Friend – the new novel by Stephen Chbosky, the author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
The situation is critical. Saving the Last Rhinos: The Life of a Frontline Conservationist by Grant Fowlds and Graham Spence
Saving the Last Rhinos: The Life of a Frontline Conservationist – the remarkable story of Grant Fowlds, a conservationist who has dedicated his life to saving the last rhinos, vividly told with the help of Graham Spence, co-author of the bestselling The Elephant Whisperer.
Why do we think the way we do? Discover the epic story of the Western Mind in Dominion, by award-winning historian Tom Holland
From the crucifixion of Jesus to the birth of modern morals, this marvellous account from an award-winning historian shows how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination.
Running with Sherman: The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion by Christopher McDougall, the author of the international bestseller Born to Run
Running with Sherman: The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion by Christopher McDougall is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
New book alert! Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay – one of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game
Number 1 bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with Elevator Pitch – a heart-stopping thriller that will do for elevators what Psycho did for showers and Jaws did for the beach …