Fiction

Friday – 10th May 2019

Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Redemption, the latest novel from David Baldacci, master of thrillers

The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend! Staying in this evening? Settle in with a glass of wine …

‘That night, the machine returned.’ – Read an excerpt from Triangulum, Masande Ntshanga’s bold, multilayered new novel

Presented as a message from the future, Masande Ntshanga’s new novel Triangulum boldly mixes science-fiction with philosophy and details of South African history seldom examined.

Disruption: Short Story Day Africa Announces 2019 Theme

In 2019, Short Story Day Africa is seeking short fiction exploring disruption, especially but not limited to climate and environ[mental] disruption.

Thursday – 9th May 2019

‘Just as Mama wanted, my belly is hidden.’ Read an excerpt from Keletso Mopai’s debut short story collection, If You Keep Digging

BlackBird Books has shared an excerpt from If You Keep Digging, the debut short story collection by Keletso Mopai!

‘A daring blend of romance, crime and history’ – Join Louisa Treger for the launch of The Dragon Lady at Love Books (16 May)

Love Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Dragon Lady by Louisa Treger.

Monday – 6th May 2019

BlackBird Books reveals exciting new look with two novels by debut authors – The Eternal Audience of One and If You Keep Digging

BlackBird Books has revealed the covers for two new books – featuring the publisher’s bold new look!

A completely original talent coming into his full powers: Announcing Masande Ntshanga’s new novel Triangulum

Presented as a message from the future, Masande Ntshanga’s new novel Triangulum boldly mixes science-fiction with philosophy and details of South African history seldom examined.

Not to be missed: Details for the Joburg and Cape Town launches of Masande Ntshanga’s new novel Triangulum

Masande Ntshanga shot the lights out locally and internationally with his first novel, The Reactive. Join him to celebrate his new novel, Triangulum.

Friday – 3rd May 2019

Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Achmat Dangor’s Dikeledi – the story of an ordinary family in the extraordinary days of apartheid

The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend! Staying in this evening? Settle in with a glass of wine …

Thursday – 2nd May 2019

Africa’s Lit Volume 31: Zakes Mda chats about his latest novel The Zulus of New York

Zakes Mda sat down with Africa’s Lit to discuss his new novel The Zulus of New York!

Tuesday – 30th April 2019

Cala by Laura Legge – a wondrous, incantatory debut novel set in the modern-day Outer Hebrides

Cala by Laura Legge – a brilliantly original coming-of-age story from a new and powerful literary voice.

Monday – 29th April 2019

Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, awarded annually to the ‘best, eligible full-length novel in English’ by a woman, has been announced.

Thursday – 25th April 2019

Don’t miss the launch of Lauri Kubuitsile’s new novel But Deliver Us from Evil, with Yewande Omotoso and Karabo Kgoleng

Penguin Random House invites you to the launch of Lauri Kubuitsile’s new book, But Deliver Us from Evil.

Wednesday – 24th April 2019

Bird Summons, the brilliantly imagined, intense and haunting new novel from award-winning author Leila Aboulela

Bird Summons – an enchanting, tender portrait of three women searching for freedom, from the three-times Orange Prize longlisted, Scottish Book Award and Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela – is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

‘If you are going to tell a story, you must be prepared for criticism’ – Fiona Snyckers discusses her new novel, Lacuna

Fiona Snyckers chatted to Polity SA about her new novel, Lacuna.

Tuesday – 23rd April 2019

Don’t miss the Cape Town launch of Nuruddin Farah’s new novel North of Dawn, a provocative, devastating story of love, loyalty and national identity (24 April)

Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Nuruddin Farah’s new novel North of Dawn.

Friday – 19th April 2019

Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Bare Ground, the debut novel by acclaimed non-fiction writer Peter Harris

The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend!

Thursday – 18th April 2019

The Dragon Lady, Louisa Treger’s brilliant second novel – a brilliant evocation of life in 1950s Rhodesia

Opening with the shooting of Lady Virginia ‘Ginie’ Courtauld in her tranquil garden in 1950s Rhodesia, The Dragon Lady tells Ginie’s extraordinary story, so called for the exotic tattoo snaking up her leg.