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Wednesday – 21st October 2020
The Story of China by Michael Wood – a portrait of a country that will be of the greatest importance to the world in the 21st century
China’s story is extraordinarily rich and dramatic. Now Michael Wood, one of the UK’s pre-eminent historians, brings it all together in The Story of China, a major new one-volume history of China that is essential for reading for anyone who wants to understand its burgeoning role in our world today.
The Book of Malachi by TC Farren hits global shelves, TV rights sold
The international edition of TC Farren’s riveting thriller The Book of Malachi (Kwela, 2019) is now available globally, published by Titan Books (United Kingdom).
Shortlist annouced for 2020 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers
The Miles Morland Foundation has announced the shortlist for the 2020 Morland Writing Scholarships.
Hot off the press! Scatterlings, the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award-winning novel by Resoketswe Manenzhe
Scatterlings by Rešoketšwe Manenzhe – the winner of the 2020 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award – will be in stores this Friday!
[Watch] A dialogue between former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke and civil society
If you missed it, you can still watch former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke in a civil society dialogue about his new book, All Rise.
See the world. Then make it better. A special message from Sir David Attenborough
A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by Sir David Attenborough is out now:
Tuesday – 20th October 2020
[Watch] Raymond Parsons discusses his new book Polity: Recession, Recovery and Reform: South Africa after Covid-19
Professor Raymond Parsons was hosted by Polity SA recently to talk about his new book, a collection of essays by a range of authors titled Polity: Recession, Recovery and Reform: South Africa after Covid-19.
Die geheim van ’n goeie leuen is om altyd bietjie waarheid by te voeg … Die goeie suster deur Henda Olivier is nou beskikbaar
Mila se werklike lewe is binne haar bereik. Al wat sy moet doen is kophou. Henda Olivier se debuutroman, Die goeie suster, is nou beskikbaar.
My Only Story: The full story of the sexual abuse Deon Wiggett suffered at the hands of a teacher who led a sinister and predatory double life
Deon Wiggett’s series of sensational podcasts shook South Africa in November 2019, when he revealed the identity of the man who raped him as a schoolboy.
Don’t miss the launch of The Whistleblowers by Mandy Wiener at Exclusive Books Hyde Park Corner (21 Oct)
Join Pan Macmillan SA and Exclusive Books for the launch of Mandy Wiener’s new book The Whistleblowers!
The Lying Life of Adults – a new novel from Elena Ferrante – out now!
The Lying Life of Adults – a powerful new novel set in a divided Naples by Elena Ferrante, the beloved bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend.
Monday – 19th October 2020
Nude 2: A Banting and Keto Cookbook by Armand Aucamp is out now – with a summery twist!
Follow Armand Aucamp as he brings to the table 50 more fresh, light, budget-friendly and perfectly balanced low-carb and keto dishes in his latest cookbook, Nude 2.
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam – an electrifying and unnerving novel for our times
Rumaan Alam’s new novel Leave the World Behind elegantly captures our age of anxiety and shows how the most terrifying situations are never far from reality.
Join Struik Nature for a RoomToGrow Kirstenbosch talk: Preserving the last of the Renosterveld
The Overberg’s Renosterveld is in deep trouble: with just 5 per cent remaining, this incredible biodiversity hotspot requires urgent attention and conservation action.
Listen to the soundtrack to A Family Affair, curated by Sue Nyathi
Sue Nyathi started writing A Family Affair when she was in her 20s, in her first year at university.
Friday – 16th October 2020
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from The Darkest Evening – a brilliant new DCI Vera Stanhope novel to savour from Ann Cleeves
Get comfortable this evening with a glass of wine and an excerpt from The Darkest Evening, the new DCI Vera Stanhope novel from bestselling author Ann Cleeves!
‘Die glas onthou immers die vuur / Nie die water nie’ – Die gladde stiltes in glas deur Louis Esterhuizen is nou beskikbaar!
Die bekroonde digter Louis Esterhuizen se elfde digbundel, Die gladde stiltes in glas, is nou beskikbaar by Protea Boekhuis.
It’s ebook o’clock: Ronnie Kasrils: From spy chief to bestselling author
Ronnie Kasrils has always written. From his work on Bertrand Russell, to poetry during the exile years, to his pieces under the pseudonym ANC Khumalo, for the various ANC publications in exile.
The Book of ProVerb – a memoir, a hustle manifesto, and a wholesome guide to life from one of South Africa’s brightest stars
The Book of ProVerb is out now from Penguin Random House SA!
Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!
Jonathan Ball Publishers is pleased to announce the publication of a brand new novel from David Walliams – Code Name Bananas!