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Friday – 25th August 2017
5th annual Neville Alexander Commemorative Conference to focus on decolonisation, education and language
The 5th Annual Neville Alexander Commemorative Conference will take place on Friday, 8 September, 2017, at the University of Johannesburg.
Thursday – 24th August 2017
Presenting the new Binyavanga Wainaina Archive – and it needs your help
A group of people have gathered together to honour Binyavanga Wainaina by putting together an archive of his work.
Meet the Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sellout, Paul Beatty
Exclusive Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to meet the Man Booker Prize winning author of The Sellout, Paul Beatty.
Glynnis Breytenbach evening with writer Nechama Brodie at The National
Join Jenny & Co for an evening with one of South Africa’s most controversial citizens: Glynnis Breytenbach.
The new Lauren Beukes? Find out more about Tammy Baikie’s award-winning debut novel Selling LipService
Daring in scope and exhibiting exhilarating virtuosity, Selling LipService takes South African fiction into a space last seen with Lauren Beukes’s Zoo City.
Trevor Noah’s autobiography Born A Crime nominated for Thurber Prize for American Humor
Trevor Noah has been shortlisted for the prestigious Thurber Prize for American Humor for his autobiography Born A Crime.
Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients – Quick and Easy Food: Over 130 mouthwatering and budget-friendly recipes
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.
Wednesday – 23rd August 2017
Tyler Perry: Buy Trevor Noah’s ‘incredible’ book!
Tyler Perry and Bill Gates are big fans of Trevor Noah’s award-winning autobiography Born A Crime.
Don’t miss the launch of The Cowboy Capitalist by Charles van Onselen in Johannesburg
Find out how America was involved in the Jameson Raid at the launch of The Cowboy Capitalist by Charles van Onselen.
Claim your free sample of the explosive exposé Apartheid Guns and Money
Shining a light on apartheid’s corruption secrets: Apartheid Guns and Money: A Tale of Profit, by Hennie van Vuuren, is published by Jacana Media.
John W Fredericks will launch his autobiography Skollie at the Artscape
John W Fredericks’s autobiography Skollie – the inspiration for the film Noem My Skollie – will be launched at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
Trevor Noah’s book Born A Crime wins Nielsen Booksellers Choice Award
Trevor Noah’s book took top honours, while The Book Lounge won best independent bookseller for the fourth year in a row, at the Sefika Awards last night.
Tuesday – 22nd August 2017
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, author of Stay With Me, will be in South Africa in September
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, who was shortlisted for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction for her debut novel Stay With Me, will be in South Africa this month.
Don’t miss Man Booker Prize winner Paul Beatty chatting to Bongani Madondo at Love Books
Paul Beatty, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sellout, will be in South Africa this month.
A flamboyant and moving debut novel: Olumide Popoola’s When We Speak of Nothing
When We Speak of Nothing tells the story of friends Karl and Abu, both 17, who live near Kings Cross. Its 2011 and racial tensions are set to explode across London. Abu is infatuated with gorgeous classmate Nalini but dares not speak to her. Meanwhile, Karl is grappling with gender identity, and becomes the target of the local ‘wannabe’ thugs just for being different.
Don’t miss the launch of Inside Apartheid’s Prison by Raymond Suttner at UCT
Jacana Media and the UCT Law Faculty invite you to the launch of Inside Apartheid’s Prison by Raymond Suttner.
Monday – 21st August 2017
‘Brilliant’ Sarah Lotz’s The Three to be adapted for ‘stunning’ new BBC drama series
The BBC has announced it will adapt South African author Sarah Lotz’s The Three trilogy as a major new eight-part drama for its flagship channel.
Henrietta Rose-Innes reveals the tentative title of her new book
Henrietta Rose-Innes has written a piece for Female First upon the United Kingdom release of her book Green Lion.
The Excavations by James Whyle: ‘A crazy-ass futuristic book’
The Excavations is a savage, explicit, end-of-days tale. It delves into the history of the world, and into its future. It is a prophecy of what will come if we fail to confront the results of climate change and imploding capitalism.
How to get published in South Africa
How do I approach a publisher? How do I choose a publisher? What royalties should I expect?