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Friday – 24th July 2020
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser, with The Cheeky Natives and GALA (6 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers, The Cheeky Natives and GALA Queer Archive invite you to the virtual launch of The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser.
Don’t miss this Jacana Media Conversation: Black Lives Matter – The Politics of Cricket in South Africa (28 July)
Jacana Media invites you to a conversation on South African cricket and Black Lives Matter.
Thursday – 23rd July 2020
Louise Viljoen resenseer Mirre deur Chanette Paul: ‘Sy beeld haar karakters natuurlik en realisties uit’
‘Die menslike aspek vier hoogty in Paul se werk,’ skryf Louise Viljoen in haar resensie van Mirre deur Chanette Paul.
Sign up for the Penguin Post – the magazine about books for book lovers from Penguin Random House SA!
Penguin Random House South Africa is delighted to introduce its brand new magazine, The Penguin Post!
Global publishing deal for Springbok captain Siya Kolisi
A book telling the life story of Siya Kolisi, captain of the 2019 World Cup winning Springbok rugby team, will be published internationally in 2021.
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Quirky Quick Guide to Having Great Sex by Tiffany Kagure Mugo, in conversation with Dr T (5 Aug)
Join The Reading List and Kwela Books from the comfort of your own lounge for the virtual launch of Quirky Quick Guide to Having Great Sex by Tiffany Kagure Mugo!
Listen to an extract from The Last Trial by Scott Turow, a masterful courtroom thriller that unfolds in page-turning suspense
Pan Macmillan has shared an audiobook excerpt from The Last Trial by Scott Turow!
Don’t miss an introduction to Southern African bird tracks and signs with Lee Gutteridge and Kersey Lawrence (28 July)
Join author Lee Gutteridge and senior tracker Kersey Lawrence for a talk on southern African birds and their tracks and signs!
Wednesday – 22nd July 2020
Wat sou ek doen? Esther Verhoef gesels oor domestic noir en haar sielkundige riller, Liewe Mamma
Die bekroonde Nederlandse skrywer Esther Verhoef het onlangs met Naomi Meyer gesels oor haar angswekkende sielkundige riller, Liewe Mamma.
Don’t miss Herman Mashaba and The Accidental Mayor author Michael Beaumont in conversation with Brent Meersman (22 July)
Former mayor of Johannesburg Herman Mashaba and The Accidental Mayor author Michael Beaumont will be in conversation with Brent Meersman.
Don’t miss the digital launch of The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World’s Queer Frontiers by Mark Gevisser (5 Aug)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and CNA for the digital launch of The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World’s Queer Frontiers by Mark Gevisser.
Watch the virtual book launch of Three Bodies – NR Brodie in conversation with investigative journalist and bestselling author Mandy Wiener
Nechama Brodie chatted to investigative journalist and bestselling author Mandy Wiener about her new novel Three Bodies.
Tuesday – 21st July 2020
The DA was severely divided on the question of race and racism – Read an excerpt from The Accidental Mayor: Herman Mashaba and the Battle for Johannesburg
Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from The Accidental Mayor: Herman Mashaba and the Battle for Johannesburg. The book is …
‘It was a strange time …’ Listen to an excerpt from the audiobook of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Despite My Odds by Denise Monique
Layla spent the first eight years of her life in a loving home with her grandparents. That comfort all ended once welfare caught up with her mother who was still receiving food benefits for her. After moving to her mothers’ home, the dysfunctional relationships continued for years. Layla was abused emotionally, physically, and sexually. She looked to her mother for love and protection but never found it.
[Video] ‘Die geweld speel af in die huis waar alles bitter gevaarlik is’ – Deborah Steinmair gesels oor domestic noir
Heino du Plessis het onlangs met Deborah Steinmair gesels oor haar roman, As jy van moord droom. Hy skop die onderhoud af met die vraag: Wat is domestic noir? Kyk na die video.
Hilarious, poignant, utterly relatable – Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter
Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter – a book for anyone who’s ever worried life isn’t going to plan!
Monday – 20th July 2020
Lees ’n uittreksel uit Negentien minute deur Jodi Picoult, vertaal deur Daniel Hugo (Plus: Kyk na die boeklokprent)
Jodi Picoult se roman Negentien minute het pas in Afrikaans by Jonathan Ball Uitgewers verskyn, vertaal deur Daniel Hugo, en fokus op skoolskietery. Lees hier ’n uittreksel en kyk na die lokprent.
Smullekker blatjanghoender om die koue mee te stuit – probeer hierdie gratis resep uit Isolasie-inspirasie: Trooskos
Opsoek na idees vir aandete? Probeer gerus hierdie smullekker resep vir blatjanghoender uit Isolasie-inspirasie: Trooskos.
Love reading fiction? Enter this competition to WIN a 10-book hamper worth R2000!
Loot and Penguin Random House SA are giving away a 10-book hamper worth R2000!