Africa
Yesterday
[Listen] The new episode of Pagecast is out now! Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance – laying bare the myths and realities of our tangled economic history
In this episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Mphuthumi Ntabeni in conversation with historian and author Bronwen Everill as they discuss her book Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance.
The Interpreters launches in Joburg on 3 June
Following warmly received speaking events at the Franschhoek Literary Festival this month, Soutie Press is excited to launch The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction edited by Sean Christie and Hedley Twidle in Joburg on 3 June 2025 (Love Books, 5:30 for 6pm).
Wednesday – 21st May 2025
Love Lessons From The Life of A Hypocrite
As Titi and Bosun work through their troubled relationship in search of a semblance of their initial spark of love, they give men and women love lessons based on personal experience and on logic, to help potential lovers get things right, from the choice of who to love and to the nurturing of love.
This Africa Month celebrate with Journey Kwantu: Exploring African Spirituality and Identity by Vusumzi Ngxande
Vusumzi Ngxande’s highly anticipated book Journey Kwantu: Exploring African Spirituality and Identity is out this month by Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Monday – 14th April 2025
Don’t miss the launch of Follow Me to Africa by acclaimed author Penny Haw at Exclusive Books Constantia Village (16 Apr)
Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!
Tuesday – 8th April 2025
[Listen] The new episode of Pagecast is out now! The Lions’ Den by Iris Mwanza – a moving story of corruption, injustice and courage
In this episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Sewela Langeni is in conversation with Iris Mwanza about her gripping debut novel, The Lion’s Den.
Monday – 31st March 2025
New anthology: South Africa’s New Nonfiction edited by Sean Christie and Hedley Twidle – coming this May!
The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction edited by Sean Christie and Hedley Twidle from Soutie Press will be out in May 2025.
New book alert! The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations
The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations, edited by Adekeye Adebajo, is out now from Jacana Media.
Tuesday – 11th March 2025
Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Stellenbosch for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (9 Apr)
Penguin Random House and Oude Leeskamer invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!
Monday – 10th March 2025
Out now! Dream Count – the new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Dream Count is the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists – the story of four women and their loves, longings and desires.
Thursday – 30th January 2025
New Oyinkan Braithwaite coming this September!
Cursed Daughters – the highly anticipated new novel from Oyinkan Braithwaite – will be out in September from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Monday – 18th November 2024
New book alert! The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa
The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Thursday – 19th September 2024
Pagecast dives into the vibrant world of Open Book – a celebration of South African literature in an international context
Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, was at the Open Book Festival in Cape Town this year!
Monday – 5th August 2024
Calling all debut writers! Are you ready to launch your literary career?
The Jacana Literary Foundation invites aspiring authors to submit their entries for the 2025 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award.
In the latest episode of Pagecast, Femi Kayode chats about his thrilling and imaginative new novel Gaslight
This week on Pagecast, the podcast brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, Femi Kayode engages in a lovely conversation with Dr Wamuwi Mbao.
Friday – 5th July 2024
‘My spies tell me you’re on the hunt for someone with stories to tell’ – read an excerpt from the action-packed adventure Whisper of Death
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from David Lambkin’s new spy novel Whisper of Death!
Wednesday – 3rd July 2024
Revenge is an act of passion – don’t miss the launch of David Lambkin’s novel Whisper of Death (18 Jul)
Join Penguin Random House SA for the much-anticipated launch of Whisper of Death by David Lambkin!
Monday – 10th June 2024
In the latest episode of Pagecast, Kobby Ben Ben talks to Lethabo Mailula about his powerful novel No One Dies Yet
This week on Pagecast, the podcast brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, the phenomenal Kobby Ben Ben chats about his novel No One Dies Yet.
‘A magnificent achievement’ – Find out more about Morafe: Person, Family and Nation in Colonial Bechuanaland by Khumisho Moguerane
Jacana Media is thrilled to announce the release of Morafe: Person, Family and Nation in Colonial Bechuanaland, 1880s-1950s by Khumisho Moguerane.
Don’t miss an evening with bestselling authors Candice Carty-Williams and Bolu Babalola in Cape Town (20 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge invite you to an evening in conversation with Candice Carty-Williams and Bolu Babalola!