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Wednesday – 18th November 2020
Jenny Crwys-Williams chats to ‘superstar’ writer Angela Makholwa at the launch of her new book Critical But, Stable
Bestselling author Angela Makholwa launched her new novel, Critical But, Stable, in conversation with Jenny Crwys-Williams yesterday!
My Life in Red and White – There is only one Arsène Wenger, and for the very first time, in his own words, this is his story
My Life in Red and White: My Autobiography by Arsène Wenger is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Find out how African wild dogs vote by sneezing – Read an extract from Africa’s Wild Dogs: A Survival Story
Africa’s Wild Dogs: A Survival Story is a large-format photographic celebration of one of the continent’s most charismatic and endangered predators.
Tuesday – 17th November 2020
[Watch] Barack Obama introduces his presidential memoir A Promised Land!
‘My memoir, A Promised Land, is out today. I hope you’ll read it. My goal was to give you some insight into the events and people that shaped me during the early years of my presidency. Most of all, I hope it inspires you to see yourself playing a role in shaping a better world.’
Monday – 16th November 2020
‘Hm-hm. Hierso doen jy dit anders.’ Lees ’n skreeusnaakse uittreksel uit Amper Frans deur Louis Jansen van Vuuren
In sy jongste boek, Amper Frans, beskryf Louis Jansen van Vuuren hoe hy destyds tydens formele Franse onthale amper die hasepad gekies het. Lees ’n uittreksel.
Chanette Paul gesels met Izak de Vries oor Lira, wenner van die Prys vir Liefdesromans by die 2020 ATKV-Woordveertjies
Lira wen die Prys vir Liefdesromans by die 2020 ATKV-Woordveertjies! Chanette Paul gesels met Izak de Vries oor haar roman wat die liefdesroman-genre op sy kop draai.
A bold new voice, a bold new novel – Terry-Ann Adams writes an ode to Eldorado Park
Jacana Media is proud to announce the release of the effervescent and bold, truth-telling and door-opening Those Who Live in Cages by Terry-Ann Adams.
A missing boy. A small town. A question that needs answering. The Searcher by Tana French
The Searcher by Tana French is out now from Penguin Random House SA.
Lesley Lokko moves to Pan Macmillan with two new multi-generational novels
‘I’m thrilled to be back writing again and just delighted to have the opportunity to work with Wayne Brookes at Pan Macmillan. Big, big thank you to my agent, Kate Shaw, for bringing us together.’
Pan Macmillan SA authors win at the 2020 South African Literary Awards
Pan Macmillan SA is proud to have published three authors who have been honoured at the South African Literary Awards!
Friday – 13th November 2020
Friday Night Book Club: ‘I’m supposed to have sex with a rabbit? Isn’t that bestiality?’ Read an excerpt from Angela Makholwa’s new novel Critical But, Stable
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend. Get comfortable this evening with a glass of wine and …
‘In Johannesburg is die kwarantyn nooit gelig nie’ – Lees ’n boeiende uittreksel uit Toekomsmens deur Isa Konrad
Lank nadat die res van die wêreld die resessie ná Covid-19 oorkom het, moes die volk opstaan en hul stede herbou. In Johannesburg is die kwarantyn nooit gelig nie. Lees ’n uittreksel uit Toekomsmens deur Isa Konrad.
New book alert! Safari Nation: A Social History of the Kruger National Park by Jacob Dlamini
Safari Nation: A Social History of the Kruger National Park by Jacob Dlamini is out now from Jacana Media!
Kry 30% afslag op uitgesoekte titels by LAPA Uitgewers se Swart Vrydag Pakhuisuitverkoping (13 Nov–3 Des)
LAPA Uitgewers se Swart Vrydag Pakhuisuitverkoping is hier! Kry 30% afslag op uitgesoekte titels vanaf 13 November to 3 Desember 2020.
You are invited to a live broadcast featuring Rebone Tau, author of The Rise and Fall of the ANC Youth League (18 Nov)
Don’t miss Rebone Tau in conversation with Brent Meersman on her book The Rise and Fall of the ANC Youth League and the future role of the organisation.
Mantel Pieces – a stunning collection of essays and memoir from twice Booker Prize winner and international bestseller Hilary Mantel, author of The Wolf Hall Trilogy
Mantel Pieces by Hilary Mantel is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Thursday – 12th November 2020
‘I was diagnosed with autism when I was about four years and six months old’ – read an extract from Help! My Child is Atypical
Read an extract from Help! My Child is Atypical where author Christien Neser interviews Emile Gouws, an advocate for people on the autism spectrum and PhD candidate who was diagnosed with autism at age four.
Don’t miss a Jacana Conversation with The Cheeky Natives, featuring Terry-Ann Adams, the debut author of Those Who Live in Cages
Save the Date: Bookclub with debut author Terry-Ann Adams!
Find out more about The Penguin Post – the magazine from Penguin Random House – PLUS an incredible giveaway
The Penguin Post is the magazine about books for book lovers! In this month’s edition, you stand the chance to win a hamper of 10 signed books!
Time Magazine has named The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser as one of the 100 Must-Read books of 2020!
Time Magazine has released its 100 Must-read Books of 2020 – including Mark Gevisser’s The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World’s Queer Frontiers!