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Monday – 24th December 2018
10 fabulous recipe books for festive feasting
The festive season is a time of family feasting – have a browse of these recently published cookbooks for inspiration! From South …
Friday – 21st December 2018
The Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Tony Park’s action-packed new thriller Scent of Fear
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend!
Read ‘Christmas 1965’, an excerpt from Imprisoned: The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid
Jacana Media has shared an excerpt from Imprisoned: The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid by Sylvia Neame.
You can’t catch a killer without a little madness – Instinct by James Patterson
Instinct: The Sunday Times bestseller, previously published as Murder Games, now a hit TV series starring Alan Cumming.
Jock of the Bushveld by Percy Fitzpatrick – a timeless classic
Jock of the Bushveld is the classic and much-loved story based on the true experiences of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and his Staffordshire bull terrier, Jock.
Thursday – 20th December 2018
The lived experiences of workers during apartheid – The Story of One Tells the Story of All
The Story of One Tells the Struggle of All: Metalworkers under Apartheid is the third volume in the Hidden Voices Series. It is comprised of two booklets first published under Raven Press’s Worker Series which aims to tell the lived experiences of workers during apartheid.
An absolute treat – Try Jamie Oliver’s recipe for Brilliant Veggie Burgers from Jamie’s Friday Night Feast
Try this Jamie Oliver’s Brilliant Veggie Burger with spiced vegan mayo and crispy onion rings, from his new cookbook, Jamie’s Friday Night Feast!
A military narrative combined with heart-stopping personal experiences – Max Hastings’s new book Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945–1975
In Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975, Max Hastings marshals testimony from warlords and peasants, statesmen and soldiers, to create an extraordinary record.
Win a copy of Mohale Mashigo’s new book Intruders – a fast-paced read that will leave you yearning for more
As part of their A Season of Reading competition series, Pan Macmillan is giving away a copy of Mohale Mashigo’s new book, Intruders!
Wednesday – 19th December 2018
The highly anticipated release of Lift As You Rise by the CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, Bonang Mohale
Lift As You Rise: Speeches and Thoughts on Leadership by Bonang Mohale is out now!
Win 1 of 3 sets of tickets to Rock on the Lawns – take a photo in the Hippie photobooth at Skoobs
Take a photo in the Hippie by Paulo Coelho photobooth at Skoobs, Theatre of Books at Montecasino, and you could WIN 1 of 3 sets of tickets to Rock on the Lawns!
The JRB shares an excerpt from Tsitsi Dangarembga’s new book This Mournable Body
[The JRB Exclusive] An excerpt from Tsitsi Dangarembga’s This Mournable Body, the third in the Tambudzai Trilogy that began with Nervous Conditions
Tuesday – 18th December 2018
South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world – Confronting Inequality: The South African Crisis
Confronting Inequality: The South African Crisis, edited by Michael Nassen Smith, is out now from Jacana Media.
The Art of Hustling: Sell or Surrender by DJ Sbu – a must-have for every person who wishes to further their lives and their careers
The Art of Hustling: Sell or Surrender by DJ Sbu – an inspiring read and a practical handbook.
Big-hitting, crowd-pleasing recipes that everyone will love! Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook – Jamie’s Friday Night Feast
Cook up an epic feast for friends and family with Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook, Jamie’s Friday Night Feasts!
Windows of a Woman’s Mind by Fiona M Khan
Every poem in this collection drips with passion and lyrical harmony.
Crime writer Peter Church signs three-book deal with Catalyst Press
Crime writer Peter Church, known for his racy thrillers Dark Video and Bitter Pill, has signed a three-book deal with North American and South African-based publisher Catalyst Press.
A season of reading – win a Kate Morton book bundle with Pan Macmillan
Pan Macmillan SA is giving away a Kate Morton book bundle!
Friday – 14th December 2018
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Jeffrey Archer’s new book, Heads You Win
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend!
