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Thursday – 14th September 2023
[Watch] Stephen King reads from his chilling new thriller Holly
Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a Mid-western town.
Naomi Klein on the true threat of AI and her new book Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World
The brilliant Naomi Klein joined Penguin to answer some big questions on the reality-distorting algorithms, social media regulation and the true threat of AI.
Wednesday – 13th September 2023
Joanne Joseph and Roshina Ratnam discuss the making of Jonathan Ball Publishers’s first audiobook
This week on Pagecast, author Joanne Joseph and narrator Roshina Ratnam take us behind the scenes for the making of Jonathan Ball Publishers’s first ever audiobook, Children of Sugarcane.
[Watch] Find out more about the new Thursday Murder Club novel by Richard Osman – The Last Devil To Die!
British national treasure Richard Osman introduces the fourth book in the record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series, The Last Devil To Die!
Tuesday – 12th September 2023
Elon Musk – the explosive new biography by Walter Isaacson is out now
Elon Musk, the new biography by Walter Isaacson, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Find out more about The Fraud by Zadie Smith – a writer at the peak of her powers
From acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, The Fraud is a kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, about who deserves to tell their story – and about who deserves to be believed.
Friday – 8th September 2023
Coming 29 August 2024: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig will be out in August 2024 from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Find out more about Bridge, the new book by Lauren Beukes
Bridge by Lauren Beukes is out now from Penguin Random House SA!
Thursday – 7th September 2023
New book alert! Breaking the Bombers: How the Hunt for Pagad Created a Crack Police Unit by Mark Shaw
Mark Shaw’s new book Breaking the Bombers: How the Hunt for Pagad Created a Crack Police Unit will be out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Try Jamie Oliver’s Herby steak & crispy potatoes from his new book 5 Ingredients Mediterranean
Jamie Oliver’s most popular cookbook goes Mediterranean in this mouthwatering follow-up!
Wednesday – 6th September 2023
Free mini workshop by Sam Beckbessinger in Joburg! Find out more about Moving to the UK: A Concise Guide for South Africans (27 Sep)
Join author and seasoned mover Sam Beckbessinger for a free mini workshop with some practical advice about where to start.
Finding inspiration in the ancient world – Conn Iggulden on writing his bestselling historical fiction
Stories and myths from the ancient world have transcended millennia, and it’s from these that author Conn Iggulden draws inspiration for his bestselling historical fiction.
Calling all writers! Submissions are now open at Jacana Media
Jacana Media is calling for submissions! If you’re a writer who is looking for a publisher, this is a rare chance to have your work read and considered by one of the country’s best.
Tuesday – 5th September 2023
Don’t miss the launch of The Revolution Will Not Be Litigated edited by Katie Redford and Mark Gevisser at Love Books (21 Sep)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books invite you to the book launch of The Revolution Will Not Be Litigated edited by Katie Redford and Mark Gevisser.
Back to the Front – celebrating Leon Levy’s journey from immigrant roots to union leadership
Back to the Front reveals the life of Leon Levy, a significant figure in South Africa’s trade union movement.
An arachnophile’s journey: A career spinning webs of spider expertise
Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman, author of Field Guide to Spiders of South Africa, is one of the foremost experts on African spiders.
Monday – 4th September 2023
The new episode of Pagecast is out now! Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz discuss 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War
This week on Pagecast, Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz chat to Archie Henderson about their new book 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013.
Mastering the art of trading with Robert J van Eyden, author of Badass Trader
Robert J van Eyden, CEO of financial institution IG South Africa and author of Badass Trader, explores the intricacies of trading.
Friday – 1st September 2023
New book alert! At Fire Hour by Barry Gilder – an unforgettable and deeply moving tale
Join Jacana Media in celebrating the release of Barry Gilder’s latest novel, At Fire Hour.
Join forensic pathologist and bestselling author Ryan Blumenthal for the launch of his new book Risking Life for Death in Durban (1 Sep)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.