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Monday – 10th February 2020
Nuut by LAPA: Corali, die finale boek in Chanette Paul se Vywervrou-trilogie (Plus: video)
Nuut by LAPA: Corali is die derde deel van die Vywervrou-trilogie wat gaan oor vroue en mans wat hulle lewenslesse op die moeilike manier leer, maar nie moed opgee nie.
Don’t miss the launch of Litha Hermanus’s debut novel, The Eyes of the Naked, at Wits (6 March)
Penguin Random House invites you to the launch of The Eyes of the Naked by Litha Hermanus.
Mohale Mashigo wins inaugural Philida Literary Award – ‘It is an incredible honour’
Mohale Mashigo has been announced as the winner of the first annual Philida Literary Award, named in honour of the late author André Brink’s final published novel, Philida.
Friday – 7th February 2020
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Genesis, an unforgettable medical thriller by bestselling author Robin Cook
In Genesis, Cook takes on the ripped-from-the-headlines topic of using DNA tracking to catch a killer …
Don’t miss the launch of Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn in Cape Town (19 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by explorer Mike Horn.
LAPA en Lizz Meiring stel bekend: Soete sonde, ’n versameling stories oor die verleidelikste ding op aarde – sjokolade
In Soete sonde ondersoek bekende skrywers en nuwe stemme die tekstuur van sjokolade in al sy heerlike vorme – van lewensredder tot moordwapen.
Footnotes, February 2020: Book links from around the web
At The Reading List, we’re trainspotters when it comes to interesting book links, and here are a number that caught our eye …
New book alert! The Eyes of the Naked, the debut novel by Litha Hermanus
Amid the chaos, he’d fled on foot from the crime scene. He ran under the cover of night, his escape aided by a series of broken street lamps. He’d come away with nothing save the clothes on his back – and now his son.
Thursday – 6th February 2020
Photo profile: A day in the life of wildlife guide, musician and author James Hendry
Author James Hendry takes us behind the scenes in the bush, where he lives, makes music and writes his books. Hendry’s first …
Cover reveal! Mark Winkler’s forthcoming novel, Due South of Copenhagen
Due South of Copenhagen, the new novel from Mark Winkler, will be out from Umuzi in April! Due South of Copenhagen is …
‘Your birth mother didn’t want you.’ Read an excerpt from Sacrificed, Chanette Paul’s US debut
Catalyst Press has shared an excerpt from Chanette Paul’s novel Sacrificed.
Join Ghanaian author Nana Oforiatta Ayim for the launch of her debut novel The God Child at The Book Lounge, with Mohale Mashigo (14 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of The God Child by Nana Oforiatta Ayim.
Tuesday – 4th February 2020
‘Ja, sy lyk inderdaad na ’n waardige uitverkorene’: Lees ’n grillerige uittreksel uit Die afloerder deur Anel Heydenrych
Lees ’n uittreksel uit Anel Heydenrych se sielkundige riller, Die afloerder.
The God Child by Nana Oforiatta Ayim – a coming-of-age story about a young girl finding her freedom in the midst of familial, cultural and political constraints
The God Child, the debut novel by Ghanaian writer Nana Oforiatta Ayim, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Monday – 3rd February 2020
‘Hul pa was die ja en amen. Jy moes alles glo en kon nie vir jouself dink nie’: Lees ‘n uittreksel uit Huis van gruwels
Lees ‘n uittreksel uit Huis van gruwels: My 16 jaar in die Springs hel soos vertel aan joernalis Susan Cilliers
Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa – An invaluable guide that will appeal to professional entomologists, gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike
This lavishly illustrated popular guide includes newly described species and subspecies, and the most recent taxonomic changes based on DNA studies.
A story of shocking setbacks and overcoming adversity through sheer willpower – Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn
Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Reggie and Me, a James Hendry novel about a young South African who hasn’t learnt the rules
James Hendry – the bestselling author of A Year in the Wild and Back to the Bush – has a new novel out from Pan Macmillan this month!
‘Don’t let yourself be distracted by gender politics’ – BlackBird Books publisher Thabiso Mahlape’s career advice to the new generation of women
Thabiso Mahlape, the founder of BlackBird Books, has been profiled by the World of Women Project for the invaluable work she does in book publishing.
Friday – 31st January 2020
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow – a novel that will delight Pride and Prejudice fans
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend! Staying in this evening? Get comfortable with a glass of wine …