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Thursday – 25th October 2018
‘I wanted to show what you can do with our languages’ – Melusi Tshabalala chats about the inspiration behind Melusi’s Everyday Zulu
‘Advertising doesn’t respect and appreciate our languages. For me, in the beginning, it was to showcase my language, isiZulu. I wanted to show what you can actually do with our languages.’
Don’t miss the launch of Sihle Khumalo’s new book Rainbow Nation My Zulu Arse at Love Books
Voyaging from the northernmost part of South Africa right to the south, Sihle Khumalo noses his car down freeways and back roads into small towns, townships, and villages, some of which you’ll have trouble finding on a map.
Don’t miss the launch of Deon Meyer’s new book The Woman in the Blue Cloak in Johannesburg
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Woman in the Blue Cloak, the new novel by Deon Meyer!
Don’t miss 108 Mindful Minutes in Celebration of Yoga with The Mandala Kitchen author Marlien Wright
Yogaville Yoga School and Jacana Media present: 108 Mindful Minutes in Celebration of Yoga.
The Moon Sister – the fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley
The highly anticipated fifth book in Lucinda Riley’s bestselling Seven Sisters series, The Moon Sister, is out from Pan Macmillan on 1 November 2018!
Wednesday – 24th October 2018
Find out more about the agile and artful caracal in an excerpt from David Muirhead’s Cat Among the Pigeons
Cat Among the Pigeons, the new book from David Muirhead, is out now from Penguin Random House!
Join David Bristow for a book signing of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep in Sandton
Jacana Media invites you to a book signing of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep by David Bristow.
A fascinating account of a pivotal moment in South African history – don’t miss the launch of The Last Hurrah in Johannesburg
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of The Last Hurrah by Graham Viney.
When Tragedy Strikes
After the brutal murder of her daughter, Litha, Nwabisa Zwide leans on her neighbour and friend, MaNube, for support. However, the arrest of a suspect on the case threatens their friendship. For Nwabisa, this is only the beginning of events that will change her life for good.
A ruthless enemy, an explosive threat – Tony Park’s action-packed new thriller Scent of Fear
Afghanistan veteran Sean Bourke’s world explodes when an IED device detonates in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve – in the new Tony Park novel Scent of Fear, out in December from Pan Macmillan.
Tuesday – 23rd October 2018
Join Mark Winkler for the launch of his new novel Theo and Flora at The Book Lounge, with Rachel Zadok
Umuzi and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Theo and Flora, the delightful new novel from Mark Winkler!
Join David Bristow at the Country Club Johannesburg for a book discussion of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep
Jacana Media, the Country Club Johannesburg and the Endangered Wildlife Trust invite you to a book discussion of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep by David Bristow.
What Makes Them Great? 50 Ways to Become an Industry Leader – the new book from Douglas Kruger
Could you be the Branson of business, the Clarkson of cars or the Schwarzenegger of bodybuilding? Could you stand out as the great and lasting leader of your industry?
A rich portrait of the rise of organised crime in 1930s America – Andrew Gross’s new thriller The Last Brother
From international number-one bestselling author Andrew Gross, The Last Brother is a thrilling historical novel about three brothers and the Mafia in 1930s New York.
The line-up for the 2018 Abantu Book Festival has been revealed!
The line-up for the third annual Abantu Book Festival has been announced.
Monday – 22nd October 2018
Join Vincent Pienaar for the launch of his new novel Too Many Tsunamis: A Tale of Love, Light and Incidental Humour
Life’s a drag, and nobody knows that better than Bert. Bert wants to write. He also wants to kill himself.
Don’t miss the launch of Richard Steyn’s new book Louis Botha: A Man Apart at Love Books
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Louis Botha: A Man Apart by Richard Steyn.
Join David Bristow for a book discussion of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep at The Country Club Johannesburg
Jacana Media and the Rotary Club of Johannesburg invite you to a book discussion of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep by David Bristow.
Don’t miss the Eastern Cape launch of Khaya Dlanga’s new book, These Things Really Do Happen to Me
Khaya Dlanga will launch his new book, These Things Really Do Happen to Me, in Port Elizabeth, as part of the city’s fourth annual Fruits of Democracy awards.
Friday – 19th October 2018
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from The Carnivorous City by Toni Kan – a story of love, family and just desserts
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend!