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Tuesday – 25th July 2023
New book alert! Find out more about A History of Burning – the immersive, kaleidoscopic debut by Janika Oza
A History of Burning by Janika Oza is out now from Penguin Random House!
Out now! Alexander McCall Smith’s The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf – the fourth novel in the bestselling Detective Varg series
The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Monday – 24th July 2023
Try Ottolenghi’s Slow-Cooked Chicken with a Crisp Corn Crust from Simple
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from Simple – Yotam Ottolenghi’s vibrant food made easy!
Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Sandton (8 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
Friday – 21st July 2023
[Video] Find out more about Douglas Kruger’s dark new thriller Character Scan!
Penguin Random House has shared a video of Douglas Kruger introducing his new novel Character Scan!
Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Cape Town (10 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz.
Thursday – 20th July 2023
‘It’s about what it means to be free’ – Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah introduces his hotly anticipated debut novel Chain-Gang All-Stars
Penguin Random House has shared a video of author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah introducing his new book Chain-Gang All-Stars!
‘Flames. Chunks of metal ripping off, flying by.’ – Listen to an excerpt from TJ Newman’s unforgettable new thriller Drowning
Listen to an excerpt from Drowning, the new edge-of-your-seat thriller by bestselling author TJ Newman!
Wednesday – 19th July 2023
‘With hindsight she should’ve walked out of the door right then’ – Read an excerpt from Lesley Pearse’s brilliant new pageturner Betrayal
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from Betrayal, the enthralling new novel from the 10-million-copy bestselling author Lesley Pearse!
Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Joburg (7 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
Tuesday – 18th July 2023
Don’t miss Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu in conversation with Karabo Kgoleng at the launch of Lucky Girl at Love Books (27 Jul)
Join Penguin Random House at Love Books for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the highly anticipated book launch of Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu.
Life, in a Garden presents a book discussion of Risking Life for Death by Ryan Blumenthal (6 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Life, in a Garden 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.
Monday – 17th July 2023
[Video] Bestselling author Pip Williams demonstrates the lost art of bookbinding
Penguin Random House has shared a video of author Pip Williams demonstrating the lost art of book binding.
Join Anthea Jeffery for the launch of her new book Countdown to Socialism in Joburg (2 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994 by Anthea Jeffery.
Friday – 14th July 2023
Join a Winter Warmer Cook-Along on IG Live with Sinoyolo Sifo and Chef Mbombi! (22 Jul)
Join authors Sinoyolo Sifo and Chef Mbombi as they prepare the perfect winter recipes to keep you going through the cold winter months!
Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Joburg (27 Jul)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Bookdealers invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 …
Thursday – 13th July 2023
Don’t miss words of wisdom from 102-year-old practising doctor Gladys McGarey at the launch of The Well-Lived Life (20 Jul)
You are invited to the launch of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age by Dr Gladys McGarey.
Join financial advisor, author and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo for the launch of Get Your Money Right in Joburg (21 Jul)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Get Your Money Right by financial advisor and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo.
Wednesday – 12th July 2023
Join forensic pathologist and bestselling author Ryan Blumenthal for the launch of his new book Risking Life for Death in Joburg (20 Jul)
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.
‘Your job is to bind the books, not read them’ – Pip Williams introduces her new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho
The Bookbinder of Jericho is the captivating new novel from Pip Williams – the internationally bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words!