Africa
Thursday – 4th March 2021
His Only Wife, the sparkling debut novel from Ghanaian author Peace Adzo Medie
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Tuesday – 16th February 2021
African Small Publishers Catalogue 2021: Opportunity for publishers, freelancers and small businesses
Modjaji Books is happy to announce that a new edition (the fifth) of the African Small Publishers’ Catalogue is in production and will be available in July 2021.
Don’t miss the virtual launch of 69 Jerusalem Street by Lindiwe Nkutha (24 Feb)
Modjaji Books is thrilled to invite you to the virtual launch of Lindiwe Nkutha’s debut short story collection, 69 Jerusalem Street.
Three-way international rights deal for The Pan-African Pantheon: Prophets, Poets, and Philosophers
Jacana Media is delighted to announce a three-way rights sale for The Pan-African Pantheon: Prophets, Poets, and Philosophers, edited by Adekeye Adebajo.
‘I was due to meet a striking man on Shark Island and couldn’t be late’ – Read an excerpt from At the Edge of the Desert by Basil Lawrence
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from Basil Lawrence’s new novel At the Edge of the Desert, a meditation on loss, isolation and love, which asks us to consider the implications of telling someone else’s story.
Friday – 5th February 2021
Don’t miss the virtual launch of Bernard Levinson’s Collected Poems (14 Feb)
Join Hands-On Books to celebrate the launch of Bernard Levinson’s Collected Poems!
Five Modjaji Books titles and over 50 Modjaji authors on the 2021 HSS Awards longlists
Modjaji Books is thrilled to see the following books longlisted for the 2021 Humanities and Social Science (HSS) Awards.
Thursday – 28th January 2021
Through My Eyes: Journey of a Wildlife Veterinarian
Through My Eyes depicts a journey taken by wildlife veterinarian Dr Michael Kock over several decades.
Jamie Marais’s Determination: The Autobiography
Determination is a gripping story about hope, perseverance and the life-changing power of sport.
Wednesday – 13th January 2021
Find out more about the approaching fourth industrial revolution in South Africa with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala discussed his latest book, Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa, in a Daily Maverick webinar in November.
Thursday – 7th January 2021
Virtual book discussion: Watch Senzeni Ndebele in conversation with Sue Nyathi about her hot new book A Family Affair
Late last year, Senzeni Ndebele chatted to Sue Nyathi about her new book A Family Affair.
Wednesday – 23rd December 2020
Festive wishlist 2020: 10 of the hottest reads of the year for an epic summer vacation
What you take to the beach is up to you, so why not fill your tote with the hottest titles of 2020? From award-winning local fiction to international bestsellers, our selection has something for everyone.
Thursday – 3rd December 2020
‘I have been writing this book since I was 20 so it has been quite a journey’ – Read an interview with Sue Nyathi about her new novel A Family Affair
Bestselling author Sue Nyathi’s third novel A Family Affair is out now!
Wednesday – 2nd December 2020
‘This is meant to be a thought-provoking book!’ – Sue Nyathi chats to The Cheeky Natives about her book A Family Affair
Sue Nyathi chatted to Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane and Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele of The Cheeky Natives about her new novel, A Family Affair.
Ellah Wakatama joins the panel of judges for the fourth Gerald Kraak Anthology and Prize
The Jacana Literary Foundation, in partnership with the Other Foundation, is delighted and honoured to welcome Ellah Wakatama to the panel of judges that will adjudicate the 2020/21 Gerald Kraak Anthology and Prize.
Thursday – 19th November 2020
Celebrate African literature across social media during #ReadingAfrica Week 2020 (6-12 Dec)
LAPA Publishers and Catalyst Press invite you to join in and share the best in African literature this 2020 Reading Africa Week!
Wednesday – 11th November 2020
Emmanuel Acho introduces his new book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho started an online series to give white people a non-judgmental space to ask questions about race and racism.
Monday – 9th November 2020
New book, new author – find out more about Rešoketšwe Manenzhe and her award-winning debut novel Scatterlings in this Q&A!
It has been a pleasure to welcome author Rešoketšwe Manenzhe to the Jacana Media family of authors and we’d love for you to get to know her better too with this Q&A.
Join award-winning author Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu for the virtual book launch of her new novel The History of Man (17 Nov)
Penguin Random House and Bhala Writers invite you to the virtual launch of The History of Man by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu.
Tuesday – 27th October 2020
The Asian Aspiration – Can Africa become the next Asia?
Narrated by Bobi Wine, and featuring contributions from former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo and former Prime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Desalegn, The Asian Aspiration is a short documentary which asks a simple question: can Africa be the next Asia?