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Friday – 23rd February 2018
Not quite the sexy surprise I was expecting: Read an excerpt from Sophie Kinsella’s latest novel Surprise Me
Dan and Sylvie try to keep their marriage fresh by organising special treats for each other. But not all of them go to plan, particularly when an unexpected pet is brought home …
All the Money in the World by John Pearson: The true story of the infamous Getty kidnapping
When 16-year-old Paul Getty was kidnapped, the news exploded worldwide. But his grandfather, J Paul Getty, the richest living American, refused to pay the ransom.
Thursday – 22nd February 2018
Imraan Coovadia’s afrofuturistic new novel A Spy in Time out in July 2018
Imraan Coovadia’s new book A Spy in Time is set in a dystopian, futuristic Johannesburg where white people have been a rarity for centuries.
‘Brave is the story of how I reclaimed my life’ – Rose McGowan
‘I don’t believe I owe Hollywood a thank-you letter. I owe it a kick in the proverbial head.’
Lupita Nyong’o to star in film adaptation of Trevor Noah’s memoir Born A Crime
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, currently starring in the smash hit Black Panther, has announced that she has signed on to star in a feature film adaptation of Trevor Noah’s memoir Born A Crime.
Don’t miss the launch of Tracy Going’s searing, heartbreaking memoir Brutal Legacy at The Book Lounge
What had started off as a fairy-tale romance with a man who appeared to be everything – charming, handsome and successful – had quickly descended into a violent, abusive relationship.
Wednesday – 21st February 2018
‘South Africa has an illegitimate system of land holding’ – Peter Delius discusses his new book Rights to Land
‘We have to go back into colonial and imperial history. There’s always an element of violence.’
Don’t miss the Kalk Bay launch of Messages from the Bees by Robin Winckel-Mellish
Kalk Bay Books and Modjaji Books are delighted to invite you to the launch of Robin Winckel-Mellish’s second collection of poems Messages from the Bees. Christine Coates will introduce Robin, who will also read from her collection.
Don’t miss the Cape Town launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity
Pan Macmillan and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity.
Three things you may not know about Julian Barnes …
Julian Barnes latest novel, The Only Story, is out now from Penguin Random House SA.
‘These are my go-to recipes when I want to eat well at home’ – Gordon Ramsay’s new book Ultimate Fit Food is out now
This is the ultimate collection of recipes that you’ll enjoy cooking and eating, and will leave you in great shape whatever your fitness goals.
Breaking News – UK journalist Jeremy Thompson launches his autobiography in Cape Town
Jacana Media invites you to the Cape Town launch of Jeremy Thompson’s autobiography, Breaking News.
Tuesday – 20th February 2018
What does President Trump’s staff REALLY think of him? The bestselling bombshell book Fire and Fury is now available in SA!
With extraordinary access to the West Wing, Michael Wolff reveals what happened behind-the-scenes in the first nine months of the most controversial US presidency of our time.
Join Karina M Szczurek as she interviews Rehana Rossouw in Stellenbosch at Woordfees
Karina M Szczurek will be chatting to Rehana Rossouw in Stellenbosch at Woordfees.
NR Brodie discusses the research she did around African traditional beliefs while writing her debut novel, Knucklebone
Set against the richly textured backdrop of a livewire African city, this fast-paced thriller offers a disturbing contemporary take on justice and morality.
Marvel’s Black Panther – a new book for boys and girls aged 2-5!
You loved the movie, now continue the adventure between the pages with the first ever Black Panther Little Golden Book!
Monday – 19th February 2018
Don’t miss the Pretoria launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity
Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity.
Read and listen to an excerpt from This Idea is Brilliant: Lost, Overlooked, and Underappreciated Scientific Concepts Everyone Should Know
In This Idea is Brilliant, John Brockman asks 206 of the world’s most brilliant minds the question: What scientific term or concept ought to be more widely known?
Join Jeremy Maggs in conversation with Gideon Galloway for the Pretoria launch of Win!
Jacana Media and Graffiti Books invite you to the launch of Win! Compelling Conversations with 20 Successful South Africans – a new book by Jeremy Maggs.
Did you know? Three questions for Surprise Me author Sophie Kinsella
Sophie Kinsella’s latest novel, Surprise Me, is out now from Penguin Random House SA!