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Wednesday – 27th September 2017
A sneak peek of Angela Makholwa’s new novel The Blessed Girl
Pan Macmillan South Africa has shared an exclusive look inside Angela Makholwa’s new novel The Blessed Girl!
Don’t miss the launch of Lauren Segal’s Cancer: A Love Story, the memoir of a four-time cancer survivor
MFBooks Joburg and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Cancer: A Love Story by Lauren Segal.
Tuesday – 26th September 2017
A special opportunity to listen to literary legend Achmat Dangor over a cup of tea
Join us as Pippa Smith chats to Achmat Dangor about two of his books, Bitter Fruit (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for 2004) and Dikeledi.
Monday – 25th September 2017
3 poets shortlisted for 2017 Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award and Anthology
The three poets shortlisted for this year’s Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award and Anthology have been announced.
Friday – 22nd September 2017
Is there a need for Black Consciousness today? A new book investigates
The Black Consciousness Reader, a new book from Jacana Media, will be out in October.
Don’t miss the launch of Bare Ground, award-winning author Peter Harris’s debut novel, at The Book Lounge
Pan Macmillan and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Bare Ground, the debut novel by award-winning author Peter Harris.
Thursday – 21st September 2017
Join Z Pallo Jordan for the launch of his new book, Letters to my Comrades
Pallo Jordan’s new book, Letters to my Comrades, will be launched at the University of Johannesburg this month.
Video: John Green reads the first chapter of Turtles All the Way Down
John Green, the number-one bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back with a new book: Turtles All the Way Down.
Wednesday – 20th September 2017
Marian Keyes introduces her new novel, The Break
The Break by Marian Keyes: a hilarious and insightful tale about a runaway husband from the internationally bestselling writer of smart, funny fiction.
Lisbeth Salander has revenge in her DNA: Author David Lagercrantz on his new novel, The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye – the fifth book in the series that began with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – is out now!
Salman Rushdie owns up to the classic book he’s never read
Salman Rushdie admits that there is at least one famous, big book he hasn’t read …
AVBOB funeral services establishes competition for poetry in all official South African languages
It may seem like an unlikely combination, but historically poetry and funerals have a close connection.
Tuesday – 19th September 2017
Join Redi Tlhabi and Eusebius McKaiser for the launch of Khwezi
Exclusive Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers take great pleasure in inviting you to the launch of Red Tlhabi’s new book Khwezi: The Remarkable Story of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo.
Podcast: Raymond Suttner discusses his book Inside Apartheid’s Prison
Raymond Suttner is one of a small group of white South Africans who was imprisoned for his efforts to overthrow the apartheid regime.
It’s coming! Pre-order your copy of John Green’s new book Turtles All the Way Down
The wait is over! John Green, the number 1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back!
Launch details revealed for Angela Makholwa’s new book The Blessed Girl
Details for the first launch event for Angela Makholwa’s new book The Blessed Girl have been announced!
Monday – 18th September 2017
Video: Watch Man Booker Prize-winner Paul Beatty’s discussion with Bongani Madondo at Love Books
Paul Beatty, winner of the Man Booker Prize, was at Love Books in Johannesburg recently.
Jamie Oliver’s Quick Asian fishcakes from his new book 5 Ingredients – Quick and Easy Food
Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated – that’s why Jamie’s 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food is sure to become your new best friend in the kitchen.
Half historic epic, half thriller: The spectacular new book from Ken Follett
The third installment in Ken Follet’s captivating Kingsbridge series will be hitting South African shelves on 21 September!
Friday – 15th September 2017
Mwinji Siame pens a love letter to Under the Udala Trees
Writing for The Afro Vibe, Mwinji Siame has written a love letter to Chinelo Okparanta’s 2015 debut novel Under the Udala Trees: