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Monday – 5th February 2018
‘Anytime I’m stuck, I pick up a book and read: Good writing inspires creativity!’ – Mary Lynn Bracht chats about writing her debut novel, White Chrysanthemum
White Chrysanthemum, the powerful and moving debut novel by Mary Lynn Bracht, is out now from Penguin Random House South Africa.
Sunday – 4th February 2018
Read the opening chapters of Peter Carey’s new book A Long Way From Home
A Long Way From Home, the new book from award-winning author Peter Carey, is out soon from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Mozambique and Brazil: Analysing and investigating a historical relationship
Brazil and Mozambique: Forging New Partnerships or Developing Dependency?, by Chris Alden, Sergio Chichava and Ana Cristina Alves, is out now from Jacana Media.
Thursday – 1st February 2018
A Long Way From Home – the new thrilling high speed story by award-winning author Peter Carey
A Long Way From Home, the new novel from two-times Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey, is out soon from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
‘A breathtaking ride’ – Gus Silber blown away by Nechama Brodie’s Knucklebone
Nechama Brodie’s new novel, Knucklebone – out now from Pan Macmillan SA – comes highly recommended.
A major novel from bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver announced for 2018
Barbara Kingsolver fans will not have to wait much longer for a new book from the award-winning author.
2018 9mobile Prize for Literature shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2017 9mobile Prize for Literature (formerly the Etisalat Prize for Literature) has been announced.
Big news! Jeremy Thompson, one of the UK’s most popular journalists, is coming to South Africa
Jeremy Thompson, one of the UK’s most experienced and acclaimed TV broadcasters, is coming to South Africa this month.
Wednesday – 31st January 2018
Don’t miss the launch of this important new book – The Knock on the Door: The Story of the Detainees’ Parents Support Committee
Pan Macmillan invites you to the launch of The Knock on the Door: The Story of the Detainees’ Parents Support Committee by Terry Shakinovsky and Sharon Cort.
The Dalai Lama calls for an end to divisiveness in a new book – An Appeal to the World: The Way to Peace in a Time of Division
An Appeal to the World: The Way to Peace in a Time of Division, by the Dalai Lama, and edited by Franz Alt, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Don’t miss the launch of Running Wild: The Story of Zulu, an African Stallion by David Bristow at Skoobs
Jacana Media invites you to the launch of launch of Running Wild: The Story of Zulu, an African Stallion by David Bristow.
An exclusive escort to Johannesburg’s rich and powerful women: Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop
The air is hot and humid, and there’s a Joburg thunderstorm brewing on the horizon.
Tuesday – 30th January 2018
Join Claire Robertson for the launch of Under Glass at Kalk Bay Books
Umuzi and Kalk Bay Books invite you to join us for the launch of Under Glass by Claire Robertson.
‘Johannesburg is a city that runs on high-octane fuel’ – Peter Harris chats about his new book Bare Ground
Peter Harris visited Jenny Crwys-Williams in the Kaya FM studios to chat about his debut novel Bare Ground, published by Pan Macmillan.
Monday – 29th January 2018
Don’t miss a book discussion on The Black Consciousness Reader at African Flavour Books
African Flavour Books and Jacana Media invite you to a book discussion on The Black Consciousness Reader.
Nora Roberts turns to dystopian sci-fi with her new book Year One, the first of a trilogy
From number one New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts comes Year One – an epic, apocalyptic tale of good and evil, love and loss.
A gripping debut from a serious new talent: The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana
It’s been thirty years since Anna’s older sister disappeared. Anna’s never stopped missing her.
Don’t miss the launch of Odyssey of an African Opera Singer by Musa Ngqungwana at The Book Lounge
Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Odyssey of an African Opera Singer by Musa Ngqungwana.
Cover reveal and publication date for Chigozie Obioma’s second novel, An Orchestra of Minorities
Chigozie Obioma’s second novel, An Orchestra of Minorities, will be published by Little, Brown in the United States on 4 September, 2018!