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Wednesday – 15th November 2023
[Video] Acclaimed actor Richard Armitage introduces his ‘atmospheric, icily tense’ debut novel Geneva
Find out more about Geneva – a bold and unpredictable debut thriller set in the biotech world (and deceptive beauty) of Switzerland, by acclaimed actor Richard Armitage.
Join Lauren Beukes for the online launch of her new novel Bridge (16 Nov)
Penguin Random House, Umuzi and Exclusive Books invite you to the virtual launch of Bridge by Lauren Beukes!
Tuesday – 14th November 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall at Love Books (16 Nov)
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.
Tremor by Teju Cole – a surprising and deeply essential work from a beacon of contemporary literature
Teju Cole’s new novel Tremor is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Monday – 13th November 2023
In the latest episode of Pagecast, meet Joanne Lefson, author of Pigcasso: The Painting Pig That Saved a Sanctuary
In this week’s episode of Pagecast, brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, Joanne Lefson, author of Pigcasso: The Painting Pig That Saved a Sanctuary, is in conversation with Brandon de Kock.
Don’t miss the launch of Sky Guide Southern Africa – the most trusted guide to the southern skies – in Cape Town (15 Nov)
Hear about celestial happenings and forecasts for 2024 at the launch of the astronomical handbook Sky Guide Southern Africa!
Friday – 10th November 2023
Normal Women: Nine Hundred Years of Making History – a landmark work of feminist nonfiction
In Normal Women: Nine Hundred Years of Making History, bestselling historical novelist Philippa Gregory delivers her magnum opus, radically redefining our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history.
Join a not-to-be-missed foodie event! The launch of Zanele van Zyl’s new book Senidlile Kodwa? Have You Eaten Yet? in Gqeberha (1 Nov)
Dive into a celebration of South African cuisine with Zanele van Zyl!
Thursday – 9th November 2023
Don’t miss the launch of The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya in Cape Town (23 Nov)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Race To Be Myself by Caster Semenya.
Hot Water – an intimate and daring look into the life of a young African woman from the Cape Flats with a chronic illness
Hot Water by Nadine Dirks is out now from Jacana Media.
The Year of the Locust – the groundbreaking second novel from the internationally bestselling author of I Am Pilgrim
Terry Hayes, author of the global bestseller I Am Pilgrim, returns with a terrifying and eagerly awaited new thriller!
Wednesday – 8th November 2023
The new episode of Pagecast is out now! Mark Gevisser chats to activists Mark Heywood and Kumi Naidoo about The Revolution Will Not Be Litigated
In this week’s episode of Pagecast, Mark Gevisser, the editor of The Revolution Will Not Be Litigated, speaks to contributers Mark Heywood and Kumi Naidoo.
Don’t miss Lauren Beukes at Bridge Books for a meet-and-greet to celebrate her new novel Bridge (11 Nov)
You are invited to the launch of Bridge by Lauren Beukes at Bridge Books in Joburg!
Tuesday – 7th November 2023
Join Justin Fox for the launch of his gripping new book Place: South African Literary Journeys (8 Nov)
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Place: South African Literary Journeys by Justin Fox.
Join Caster Semenya in Durban for the launch of her memoir The Race to Be Myself (21 Nov)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya.
Monday – 6th November 2023
New book alert! The Test Kitchen – Luke Dale-Roberts shares his story
The Test Kitchen, the new book by Luke Dale-Roberts, is out now from Penguin Random House.
Friday – 3rd November 2023
Join Lauren Beukes for the launch of her new novel Bridge at Love Books (9 Nov)
You are invited to the launch of Bridge by Lauren Beukes!
Don’t miss Caster Semenya at the Mall of Africa for the launch of her memoir The Race to Be Myself (18 Nov)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya.
Thursday – 2nd November 2023
Don’t miss Jenny Crwys-Williams in conversation with Justin Fox and Craig Higginson (7 Nov)
Join Jenny Crwys-Williams & Co for an irresistible evening with two major talents: Justin Fox and Craig Higginson.
Join Caster Semenya at the Mall of the North in Polokwane for the launch of her memoir The Race to Be Myself (16 Nov)
Jonathan Ball Publishers, Bargain Books and the Mall of the North invite you to the launch of The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya.