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Monday – 19th February 2018
RIP: ‘People’s economist’ Sampie Terreblanche dies at 84
Veteran political economist and academic Professor Johannes ‘Sampie’ Terreblanche passed away on Saturday at the age of 84.
‘The more he swore off sex, the deeper the memories sank into his subconscious’ – Read an excerpt from Toy Boy, the new novel by Leon van Nierop
The air is hot and humid, and there’s a Joburg thunderstorm brewing on the horizon.
Fred Khumalo’s historical novel Dancing the Death Drill to be performed on international stage
A stage adaptation of Fred Khumalo’s historical novel Dancing the Death Drill will be performed in the United Kingdom.
Friday – 16th February 2018
Learn more about a living fossil – the coelacanth – with author Mike Bruton at the Origins Centre
Join author Mike Bruton as he discusses the fascinating story of the coelacanth.
Manage your Money like a F*cking Grown Up: Free workshop with Sam Beckbessinger in Cape Town
In Manage your Money like a F*cking Grown Up, money dork Sam Beckbessinger tells it to you straight: how to take control of your money to take control of your life.
The Adichie Collection: Beautiful new collector’s editions of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s body of work
Narrative Landscape Press will be publishing special collector’s editions of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s body of work.
Golden Man Booker Prize launched to find the best ever Booker Prize-winning novel
All 51 previous winners of the Man Booker Prize will compete for a once-off ‘Golden’ Man Booker Prize this year.
2018 Time of the Writer Festival lineup announced, including Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Alain Mabanckou, Yewande Omotoso and Mohale Mashigo
The lineup for this year’s Time of the Writer Festival has been announced!
Zukiswa Wanner to launch travel memoir Hardly Working at African Flavour Books with The Cheeky Natives
In Hardly Working: A Travel Memoir of Sorts, Zukiswa Wanner faces the challenges of travelling by road and crossing several borders while being a Zambian-born South African who lives in Kenya but her irreverent humour and uncanny ability to connect and make friends wherever she goes, serves her well.
Thursday – 15th February 2018
Which writer would want to go down in history as the overambitious bum who ruined JM Coetzee’s masterpiece? – Nthikeng Mohlele on his new novel Michael K
Award-winning author Nthikeng Mohlele answers questions on the upcoming launch of his highly anticipated new novel, Michael K.
New book alert: The Last Sentence by Tumelo Buthelezi – out in May from BlackBird Books
BlackBird Books has revealed the cover for The Last Sentence, the debut novel by Tumelo Buthelezi!
Wednesday – 14th February 2018
A must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost: The Museum of Broken Relationships
What to do with the fragments of a love affair? A wedding dress sealed in a jar. A roll of undeveloped film. An axe used to chop an ex-lover’s furniture in a fit of rage. These objects make up the Museum of Broken Relationships.
Practical tips for South African landlords: The Expert Landlord by David Beattie
The Expert Landlord: Manage Your Residential Property like a Pro by David Beattie is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Win 1 of 3 copies of The Land is Ours by Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
Three winners will each receive a copy of The Land is Ours. To stand a chance of winning, simply complete the online competition form here!
Tuesday – 13th February 2018
Breaking News – UK journalist Jeremy Thompson launches his autobiography at Exclusive Books
Jeremy Thompson will launch his autobiography Breaking News in South Africa in February.
Don’t miss the Joburg 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 an excerpt from The Tattooist of Auschwitz: An unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity, based on true events
The incredible story of the Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist and the woman he loved.
Don’t miss the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop at Love Books
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop: A steamy coming-of-age tale set in thrilling Joburg.
Monday – 12th February 2018
‘Sangomas and cops don’t mix. Usually’ – Find out more about Knucklebone, the new thriller by NR Brodie
Just because you can see it, doesn’t mean it’s true.
Join Sally Partridge for the launch of Mine at The Book Lounge
You are invited to the launch of Sally Partridge’s fifth novel for young adults, Mine.