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Thursday – 25th March 2021
Don’t miss the South African launch of The Four Winds by internationally bestselling author Kristin Hannah (25 Mar)
Join Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books for the South African virtual launch of The Four Winds, the new novel by multi-million copy bestselling author Kristin Hannah!
Find out more about The Madhouse, the debut novel by TJ Benson – the dazzling story of a Nigerian family
The Madhouse by TJ Benson is now available from bookstores countrywide and online!
Join Rob Little for the virtual launch of his new book Gamebirds of Africa: Guineafowls, Francolins, Spurfowls, Quails, Sandgrouse and Snipes (29 Mar)
Join Rob Little, author of Gamebirds of Africa, and Steve Boyes, Executive Chairman of the Wild Bird Trust, as they introduce you to the fascinating guineafowls, francolins, spurfowls, quails, sandgrouse and snipes of Africa that are presented in this definitive new handbook.
Wednesday – 24th March 2021
Wen ’n getekende kopie van Elsa Winckler se jongste roman, Arendsvlerke vir Siebert (28 Maart)
Dis kompetisietyd! Een gelukkige leser kan vir die eerste keer ooit ’n getekende kopie van Elsa Winckler se jongste roman, Arendsvlerke vir Siebert, wen.
[Online flash forum] Join Jeff Immelt for a conversation around his new book Hot Seat: Hard-won Lessons in Challenging Times (25 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and the Gordon Institute of Business Science invite you to a flash forum event with former CEO of General Electric Jeff Immelt.
Celebrate the launch of Low-Carb Express and treat yourself to a three-course breakfast at Grande Roche Restaurant in Paarl (10 Apr)
Join Vickie de Beer for a delightful low-carb breakfast at the launch of her new book Low-Carb Express at Grande Roche Restaurant in Paarl!
[Free webinar] Marianne Thamm and award-winning journalist Nadav Eyal discuss the root of revolt and reveal that the current uprisings are no passing phenomenon (25 Mar)
Daily Maverick Associate Editor Marianne Thamm will be in conversation with Nadav Eyal as they explore his view that the collapse of the current world order is not so much about the imbalance between technological advances and social progress as it is about a passion to upend and destroy power structures that have become hollow, corrupt, or simply unresponsive to urgent needs.
Tuesday – 23rd March 2021
Read an excerpt from The Dare – the new electrifying novel of suspense by bestselling author Lesley Kara
As a child, it was just a game. As an adult, it was a living nightmare.
Give Us More Guns – how millions of rands’ worth of guns got into the hands of South Africa’s crime bosses, and the bloodbath that ensued
Give Us More Guns: How South Africa’s Gangs were Armed by Mark Shaw is out in March from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Kom vier die bekendstelling van Kroonwild deur Henk Breytenbach (25 Maart)
LAPA Uitgewers en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou graag na die virtuele bekendstelling van Kroonwild deur Henk Breytenbach.
How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace – a step-by-step guide on how to stay productive, feel like part of a team and make the most of remote working
Transform your career or your business with these simple tips and tricks to make virtual working easier than ever before – office no longer required.
Friday – 19th March 2021
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from The Promise, the life-affirming and beautifully written new book by bestselling author Lucy Diamond
Treat yourself to a glass of wine this evening with this excerpt from Lucy Diamond’s new novel The Promise, an unforgettable story about finding love, hope and joy in even the darkest moments.
‘Readers can expect to be fascinated, horrified, scandalised …’ Read an interview with Matthew Baker on his new book Why Visit America
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an interview with Matthew Baker, the author of the collection of short stories Why Visit America.
Wen ’n Romanza-boekbondel vol liefde! Neem deel op Facebook voor 22 Maart 2021
Is jy lief vir die liefde? Dan staan jy ‘n kans om met ‘n bondel vol liefdesboeke weg te stap in LAPA se jongste Romanza-kompetisie!
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Rogues’ Gallery by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall, in conversation with Andrew Feinstein (25 Mar)
Penguin Random House invites you to the online launch of Rogues’ Gallery: An Irreverent History of Corruption in South Africa, from the VOC to the ANC by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.
Wednesday – 17th March 2021
Nou beskikbaar op LAPA se webwerf – vyf uitmuntende kookboeke om jouself mee te bederf
Of jy nou ’n bobaas kok is en of jy water op die stoof brand, hierdie kookboeke is vir jou! Vyf Afrikaanse resepteboeke van Penguin Random House SA is nou beskikbaar op LAPA se webwerf.
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace by Carice Anderson (23 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Reading List invite you to the virtual book launch of Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace, a new book by Carice Anderson!
Join Alon Skuy and James Oatway for a conversation about their new book [BR]OTHER and the issue of rising xenophobia in South Africa (23 Mar)
Join Jacana Media for a conversation about xenophobia, which will mark the publication of [BR]OTHER by Alon Skuy and James Oatway.
Find out more about The Flexitarian Foodie by Jax Moorcroft – PLUS try these juicy and flavoursome kudu burgers
The Flexitarian Foodie: Real Food – Conscious Living by Jax Moorcroft is out now from Penguin Random House!
Pre-order Shubnum Khan’s new memoir How I Accidentally Became a Global Stock Photo: And Other Strange And Wonderful Stories now!
How I Accidentally Became a Global Stock Photo: And Other Strange And Wonderful Stories is part memoir, part travelogue and part love letter. Shubnum Khan takes the reader on a journey around the world.