Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of In the Late of Night by Ntombi Nkabinde!

In the Late of Night is a witty, heartwarming and deeply relatable South African novel about friendship, romance and the messy, beautiful journey of figuring it all out.

Nkabinde will be in conversation with Takalani M at the event.

About the book

Four thirty-something girlfriends navigate the complexities of love and life in upmarket Johannesburg.

Nomzamo yearns to have her own child, but her husband keeps postponing. Is he truly too busy or is something else going on?

Kioni is in seventh heaven when Michael finally wants to commit. But does he really? Or is he just trying to get back into her bed?

Single mom Jazmine has sworn off love – until a charming new doctor arrives at her hospital, testing her resolve.

And Asanda, fiercely independent and at the top of her game, is determined to find the perfect man to match her perfect life.

As their lives twist and tangle in unexpected ways, these four women will discover that love is never simple – but always worth it.

Event details

Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Venue: Exclusive Books Melrose Arch, Joburg
RSVP: Exclusive Books website

Categories Fiction South Africa

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