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Monday – 21st August 2017
‘Reading set me free’ – Kopano Matlwa chats about writing, success and her new novel Period Pain
Kopano Matlwa has been featured on Face to Face with Success with Nikiwe Bikitsha, a new series of short motivational interviews with interesting South Africans.
Friday – 18th August 2017
She tells it like it is, and some don’t want to hear it – USA Today features Koleka Putuma
South Africa’s new generation of slam poets, with Koleka Putuma the ‘leading light’, has been featured by Alexa Cole for USA Today.
The Sparsholt Affair – the long-awaited new novel from Alan Hollinghurst
From the internationally acclaimed winner of the Man Booker Prize, a masterly new novel that spans seven transformative decades in England–from the 1940s to the present–as it plumbs the richly complex relationships of a remarkable family.
‘I wrote it for black women but men are finding value in it’ – Malebo Sephodi chats about her new book Miss Behave
Miss-Behave challenges society’s deep-seated beliefs about what it means to be an obedient woman. In this book, Malebo tracks her journey on a path towards achieving total autonomy and self-determinism. Miss-Behave will challenge, rattle and occasionally cause you to scream ‘yassss, yassss, yassss’ at various intervals.
Thursday – 17th August 2017
The next District 9? Trailer released for Apocalypse Now Now – based on the novel by Charlie Human
Charlie Human’s dark Cape Town-based urban fantasy novel Apocalypse Now Now has been adapted into a short film!
Don’t miss the launch of Glynnis Breytenbach’s new book Rule of Law
Exclusive Books and Pan Macmillan invite you to join us to celebrate the launch of Rule of Law by Glynnis Breytenbach with Nechama Brodie, in conversation with Jessica Pitchford.
Wednesday – 16th August 2017
Cover revealed for Bare Ground – the debut novel from award-winning non-fiction writer Peter Harris
Pan Macmillan South Africa has revealed the cover for Bare Ground, the debut novel from award-winning author Peter Harris.
A disconcerting portrait of South Africa’s underworld: Tymon Smith reviews Hitmen for Hire
Hitmen for Hire by Mark Shaw debunks the myth that assassinations and political killings belong to South Africa’s past.
Nnedi Okorafor chats about her new comic book – the first Nigerian superhero to be published by Marvel
Marvel comics will soon publish their first comic with a Nigerian superhero: Blessing In Disguise by Nnedi Okorafor.
Experimental fiction and toxic relationships: Chwayita Ngamlana explains the inspiration for her debut novel If I Stay Right Here
Chwayita Ngamlana explains the inspiration for her debut novel, If I Stay Right Here, out soon from BlackBird Books.
Win a copy of Frans Rautenbach’s insightful and provocative new book South Africa Can Work
In his insightful and provocative book South Africa Can Work, Frans Rautenbach proposes a complete overhaul of policy thinking, and provides fresh arguments that effectively address South Africa’s unemployment, race problems and lack of education.
Tuesday – 15th August 2017
I was never invited to a team braai – Thando Manana describes being the first black African to play for the Griquas
‘Obviously they kept to themselves, so I couldn’t go and attend a team braai with the guys – I never did, because I was never invited to … you just met at training.’
Writing has changed my life: SJ Naudé discusses his new novel The Third Reel
SJ Naudé chatted about his new novel The Third Reel with Ayanda-Allie Paine on ENCA Weekend Wakeup recently.
Don’t miss the launch of Killing Karoline – What happens when the baby they buried comes back?
Born Karoline King in 1980 in Johannesburg South Africa, Sara-Jayne (as she will later be called by her adoptive parents) is the result of an affair, illegal under apartheid’s Immorality Act, between a white British woman and her black South African employee.
The Tiger’s Prey – the new novel from Wilbur Smith: A thrilling saga of the sea
In The Tiger’s Prey, Wilbur Smith, the world’s greatest storyteller, once again recreates all the drama, uncertainty, and courage of a bygone era:
Monday – 14th August 2017
Don’t miss the launch of Hedley Twidle’s new book of essays, Firepool, at Love Books
Hedley Twidle will be chatting to Simon van Schalkwyk at Love Books in Melville on Thursday, 17 August.
Masande Ntshanga chats about his relationship with language and his novel The Reactive
Masande Ntshanga chatted to Ayanda-Allie Paine on ENCA Weekend Wakeup about his award-winning book The Reactive recently.
Try this amazing Duck Rendang recipe from Lean in 15 – The Sustain Plan by Joe Wicks
Bestselling author Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, has inspired thousands to transform their bodies by shifting unwanted fat and building lean muscle.
An electric debut novel: If I Stay Right Here by Chwayita Ngamlana
This is Chwayita Ngamlana’s debut novel – and it won’t be the last.
Friday – 11th August 2017
Feminism and lobola – can it work? Pumla Dineo Gqola tells her story at the launch of Reflecting Rogue
Pumla Dineo Gqola launched her new book Reflecting Rogue at Love Books in Melville last night.