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Wednesday – 27th June 2018
Out now: The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa
Most people are rich for a single day in their lives: the day they retire and receive their retirement savings.
You Were Made for This – the gripping debut novel from South African author Michelle Sacks
Michelle introduces us to this gripping page-turner that provocatively explores the darker sides of marriage, motherhood. and friendship, and the inspiration behind it.
From refugee to Olympian, Butterfly is Yusra Mardini’s awe-inspiring story
‘Being a refugee is not a choice. Our choice is to die at home or risk death trying to escape.’ – Yusra Mardini
Tuesday – 26th June 2018
Bom Boy, Yewande Omotoso’s first novel, to be published in the US in January 2019
Yewande Omotoso’s debut novel Bom Boy will be published in the United States by Catalyst Press in January 2019. Catalyst Press is an …
RIP David Goldblatt, 1930–2018
David Goldblatt was a brilliant photographer, social commentator, and altogether decent human being, and he will be greatly missed.
Join Clive Barker for the launch of his biography Coach!
Save the date for the launch of Clive Barker’s biography, Coach: The Life and Soccer Times of Clive Barker by Michael Marnewick.
Don’t miss Bhekisisa Mncube at the launch of The Love Diary of a Zulu Boy
Penguin Random House and DBE Wise Up Wednesday Book Club invite you to the launch of a unique book: The Love Diary of a Zulu Boy by Bhekisisa Mncube.
American Princess: The Love Story of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
A never-before-seen glimpse into the little-known life of the woman bringing the Royal Family into the 21st century; and her dazzling, thoroughly modern romance with Prince Harry.
Monday – 25th June 2018
Harry Kalmer and Bongani Ngqulunga win 2018 Sunday Times Literary Awards
The winners of the 2018 Sunday Times Literary Awards were announced on Saturday.
AJ Pearce says her real-life friends inspired the friendship in her debut novel Dear Mrs Bird
AJ Pearce says her own friendships inspired the characters in her debut novel, Dear Mrs Bird.
Don’t miss the launch of Gordon Wright’s new cookbook Karoo Food in Cape Town
You are invited to the book launch of Karoo Food by Gordon Wright, the acclaimed author of Veld to Fork.
Don’t miss the launch of The Broken River Tent by Mphuthumi Ntabeni at David Krut Bookstore
Join Mphuthumi Ntabeni for the launch of his debut novel The Broken River Tent.
Work. Sleep. Fitness. Family. Friends. Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day) – the new book from Randi Zuckerberg
In an increasingly demanding world, we’ve been told that we can do everything, maintain friendships, devote ourselves to work, spend time with family, stay fit, and get enough sleep. We just need to learn to balance it all. Randi Zuckerberg doesn’t believe in being well-balanced.
Friday – 22nd June 2018
Friday Night Book Club: Read the first chapter of Nthikeng Mohlele’s Michael K
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend!
The man behind the bestsellers – Read an excerpt from Wilbur Smith’s autobiography On Leopard Rock
The Big Issue has shared an insight into Wilbur Smith’s life, with some excerpts from his new autobiography On Leopard Rock.
Read an excerpt from The Grey Ghost – the latest thrilling book from bestselling master of adventure Clive Cussler
Excerpt from The Grey Ghost by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell
How to get published in South Africa – Jacana Media explains
How to get published in South Africa.
Listen to a free audio sample of Jessica Knoll’s ‘deliciously savage and wildly entertaining’ new thriller The Favourite Sister
Listen to a free audiobook sample of The Favourite Sister – the new book from bestselling author Jessica Knoll! Knoll is the author …
Thursday – 21st June 2018
You, Me, Everything by Catherine Isaac: An uplifting, engrossing novel of family secrets and reunions, set in the South of France
Set in the French countryside over one hot summer, You, Me, Everything is a tender novel about finding joy and love even in the most unexpected places.
‘As hilarious as it is moving’ – AJ Pearce’s highly anticipated debut novel Dear Mrs Bird
Irresistibly funny and enormously moving, Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce is a love letter to the enduring power of friendship, the kindness of strangers and the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times.