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Tuesday – 9th October 2018
And Then Mama Said … by Tumi Morake – get up close and personal with one of South Africa’s Queens of Comedy!
In her debut book And Then Mama Said … Tumi Morake tells us about her rise from humble beginnings to fame and fortune.
Don’t miss the launch of Richard Steyn’s new book Louis Botha: A Man Apart in Cape Town
Exclusive Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Louis Botha: A Man Apart by Richard Steyn.
Predict the 2018 South African Word of the Year – to be announced on International Dictionary Day (16 October)
The Pan South African Language Board will announce the 2018 South African Word of the Year on International Dictionary Day, 16 October 2018.
Monday – 8th October 2018
Don’t miss the launch of Imprisoned: The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid at the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung
Jacana Media, in partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, invite you to the launch of Sylvia Neame’s memoir, The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid.
New edition of Sindiwe Magona’s classic novel Beauty’s Gift out now – with a new essay by the author
A new edition of Sindiwe Magona’s novel Beauty’s Gift is out now from Pan Macmillan!
If you only had 100 words a day, what would you do to be heard? Don’t miss Vox by Christina Dalcher
Set in a United States in which half the population has been silenced, Vox is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter.
Paulo Coelho takes us on a journey back in time in his new novel Hippie
To learn about yourself, explore the world around you.
A voyage around Mzansi – rants and raves included! Sihle Khumalo’s new book Rainbow Nation My Zulu Arse
Rainbow Nation My Zulu Arse, the new book from Sihle Khumalo, is out now from Umuzi!
Friday – 5th October 2018
Opposition to apartheid within the law and through the law – Confronting Apartheid by John Dugard
Most personal histories of apartheid in Southern Africa tell the story of the armed struggle. This book is about opposition to apartheid within the law and through the law.
Can coconuts be trusted with the revolution? First look at Rekgotsofetse Chikane’s debut book Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation
Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation is an account of the university protests that gripped South Africa between 2015 and 2017, better known as #FeesMustFall.
Win a hamper of the best new international releases from Penguin Random House SA
Two winners will each receive a hamper of Penguin Random House SA’s favourite international titles!
City of Girls – the new novel by Elizabeth Gilbert, the multimillion bestselling author of Eat Pray Love
It is the summer of 1940. 19-year-old Vivian Morris arrives in New York with her suitcase and sewing machine, exiled by her despairing parents.
Thursday – 4th October 2018
Cover reveal! Sisonke Msimang’s new book The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela
Sisonke Msimang has revealed the cover for her new book The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela!
Read an excerpt from The Kingfisher Secret – a new anonymously authored book about a presidential love affair
Read an excerpt from The Kingfisher Secret by Anonymous – a new book about a controversial and wealthy businessman who is running for President of the United States and a former porn star about to go public with details of their relationship …
Don’t miss the launch of Born to Kwaito by Esinako Ndabeni and Sihle Mthembu with Mohale Mashigo at The Book Lounge
Join authors Esinako Ndabeni and Sihle Mthembu as they take us on a trip down Kwaito lane at The Book Lounge.
Lethal White – the most epic Robert Galbraith novel yet!
Lethal White is the gripping, page-turning next instalment in the highly acclaimed Strike series, written by JK Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Join Khaya Dlanga for the launch of his new book These Things Really Do Happen To Me in Joburg
Join Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books to celebrate the launch of Khaya Dlanga’s latest book, These Things Really Do Happen to Me.
Wednesday – 3rd October 2018
‘I tell this story now because I was there.’ – Read an excerpt from Barry Gilder’s debut novel The List
Jacana Media has shared an excerpt from Barry Gilder’s debut novel The List!
‘Now, he jerked the pistol at her. Get up.’ – Read an excerpt from A Spark of Light, the new novel by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult has shared an excerpt from the book on her website. Read on!
Join Ton Vosloo for the launch of Across Boundaries in Pretoria
Exclusive Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of Across Boundaries/Oor Grense by Ton Vosloo.