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Friday – 25th September 2020
Don’t miss this Jacana Conversation: The Politics of Policing Marginalised Communities (28 Sep)
You are invited to a Jacana Media Conversation titled The Politics of Policing Marginalised Communities, addressing the death of Nathaniel Julies and distrust in the South African Police Service.
In a world where perfection is everything, would you make the grade? Find out more about Q by Christina Dalcher, the bestselling author of Vox
From Christina Dalcher, the author of the bestselling Vox, comes a breathtaking new dystopian novel filled with fervent magnetism.
Wednesday – 23rd September 2020
[Watch] Vivian de Klerk chats to Michele Magwood about her debut novel, Not to Mention
Did you miss the virtual launch of Not to Mention by Vivian de Klerk? Not to worry! You can watch the conversation on Facebook here.
Offers vir die vlieë: Fanie Viljoen se grensverskuiwende roman en wenner van die LAPA Jeugromankompetisie 2019
Offers vir die vlieë deur Fanie Viljoen, ‘n uitdagende en grensverskuiwende roman, die eerste van sy soort in Afrikaanse jeugliteratuur, en die wenner van die LAPA Jeugromankompetisie 2019, is nou beskikbaar.
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce, in conversation with Paige Nick! (1 Oct)
Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the online launch of Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce!
Silent Child – from bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and escape
‘Unlike people with carefree previous lives, I packed away my past. There are some memories labelled ‘Look at’, and others “Leave well alone” …’
Tuesday – 22nd September 2020
Lees drie stories uit Boodskapper van die gode deur Murray La Vita, benoem vir die 2020 kykNET-Rapport-boekpryse
‘Hello, Elvis here’: Lees drie stories uit Boodskapper van die gode, ’n keur uit die veelbekroonde joernalis Murray La Vita se rubrieke, sketse en essays – benoem vir die 2020 kykNET-Rapport-boekpryse.
The new Ken Follett is here! Find out more about The Evening and the Morning, the epic prequel to The Pillars of the Earth
From the international bestselling author Ken Follett, The Evening and the Morning is a historical epic that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins!
The Queen of Crime returns! Find out more about Val McDermid’s new novel Still Life – a Karen Pirie thriller
The number one bestseller and unrivalled queen of crime Val McDermid is back with her most exhilarating, breathtaking thriller yet!
Monday – 21st September 2020
Lees ’n stomende uittreksel uit Smit Motors deur Réney Warrington, benoem vir die 2020 kykNET-Rapport-boekpryse
Lees ’n uittreksel uit Smit Motors deur Réney Warrington, wat onlangs benoem is vir die 2020 kykNET-Rapport-boekpryse in die filmafdeling.
ATKV-Woordveertjies 2020: Harry Kalmer benoem vir sy skitterende roman, In ’n land sonder voëls
Die ontslape Harry Kalmer is pas benoem vir ’n 2020 ATKV-Woordveertjie vir sy skitterende roman, In ’n land sonder voëls. Die wenners sal vanaf 19 tot 23 Oktober op die ATKV se Facebookblad bekend gemaak word.
New book alert! Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa, by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, is out in October from Pan Macmillan SA!
Friday – 18th September 2020
Friday Night Book Club: A woman who must escape her past. A child who must unlock her future. Read an excerpt from Kristin Hannah’s new novel Wild
Get comfortable this evening with a glass of wine and an excerpt from Wild, the new novel from Kristin Hannah!
Chanette Paul, Dina Botha en Sophia Kapp benoem vir die ATKV-Woordveertjies 2020
Drie LAPA-boeke is pas benoem vir die 2020 ATKV-Woordveertjies – Lira deur Chanette Paul, Halsoorkop verlief deur Dina Botha en Tweede kans op geluk deur Sophia Kapp.
Don’t miss this Jacana Conversation: Will Ramaphosa’s ANC and his leadership of South Africa survive? (23 Sep)
In his recent press briefing to the South African Editor’s Forum, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted three key areas that need urgent government intervention to pull South Africa from the precipice of disaster: the Covid-19 pandemic, the South African economy and rampant corruption.
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel – a punch-in-the-gut of a novel
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Part inspiration, part memoir, Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living will help all women dare to live a braver, authentic life
Who were you before the world told you who to be? When women learn to please they forget who they are …
Thursday – 17th September 2020
‘People make all kinds of assumptions when it comes to names, especially when a name isn’t from around here’ – Read an excerpt from The Ditch by Herman Koch
Pan Macmillan SA has shared an excerpt from The Ditch, the original and playful new novel from Herman Koch.
Gaan hierdie ’n duur les wees? Vind uit in Vita du Preez se jongste erotiese roman, Skoolgeld
Aanhangers van 50 Shades of Grey sal aanklank vind by Vita du Preez se jongste erotiese roman, Skoolgeld. Nou beskikbaar by Wenkbrou.
Jamie Oliver’s 7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week – new achievable, exciting and tasty recipes (Plus: Win a copy and a R1000 Yuppiechef voucher)
Completing the family of solution-based cookbooks, Jamie Oliver is back with 7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week – new achievable, exciting and tasty recipes.