Fiction
Friday – 16th February 2018
2018 Time of the Writer Festival lineup announced, including Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Alain Mabanckou, Yewande Omotoso and Mohale Mashigo
The lineup for this year’s Time of the Writer Festival has been announced!
Thursday – 15th February 2018
New book alert: The Last Sentence by Tumelo Buthelezi – out in May from BlackBird Books
BlackBird Books has revealed the cover for The Last Sentence, the debut novel by Tumelo Buthelezi!
Which writer would want to go down in history as the overambitious bum who ruined JM Coetzee’s masterpiece? – Nthikeng Mohlele on his new novel Michael K
Award-winning author Nthikeng Mohlele answers questions on the upcoming launch of his highly anticipated new novel, Michael K.
Tuesday – 13th February 2018
Read an excerpt from The Tattooist of Auschwitz: An unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity, based on true events
The incredible story of the Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist and the woman he loved.
Don’t miss the Joburg launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity
Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity.
Don’t miss the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop at Love Books
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop: A steamy coming-of-age tale set in thrilling Joburg.
Monday – 12th February 2018
‘Sangomas and cops don’t mix. Usually’ – Find out more about Knucklebone, the new thriller by NR Brodie
Just because you can see it, doesn’t mean it’s true.
Join Sally Partridge for the launch of Mine at The Book Lounge
You are invited to the launch of Sally Partridge’s fifth novel for young adults, Mine.
Friday – 9th February 2018
Addictive and unsettling: Ceridwen Dovey’s new novel In the Garden of the Fugitives out in March
In the Garden of the Fugitives, the new novel from Ceridwen Dovey, will be out in March from Penguin Random House SA.
Don’t miss the Cape Town Pride Bookcase with Chwayita Ngamlana and others
Join Chwayita Ngamlana, author of If I Stay Right Here, at the Cape Town Pride Bookcase.
Thursday – 8th February 2018
Join Nechama Brodie and Karabo Kgoleng for the launch of Knucklebone in Joburg
Join Pan Macmillan SA for the launch of Nechama Brodie’s debut novel Knucklebone at Exclusive Books, Rosebank Mall.
A darkly comic, powerful portrait of South Africa: Christopher Hope’s new book The Cafe de Move-on Blues announced
Christopher Hope’s new book, The Cafe de Move-on Blues: A Look at Post-Apartheid South Africa will be published by Atlantic Books in May! Hope was …
Join Leon van Nierop for the launch of Toy Boy, a steamy coming-of-age tale set in Joburg
Penguin Random House and The Book Revue invite you to the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop.
Tuesday – 6th February 2018
Dates announced for the 2018 Abantu Book Festival
Get your diaries out! Dates have been announced for the third annual Abantu Book Festival!
Monday – 5th February 2018
‘Anytime I’m stuck, I pick up a book and read: Good writing inspires creativity!’ – Mary Lynn Bracht chats about writing her debut novel, White Chrysanthemum
White Chrysanthemum, the powerful and moving debut novel by Mary Lynn Bracht, is out now from Penguin Random House South Africa.
Sunday – 4th February 2018
Read the opening chapters of Peter Carey’s new book A Long Way From Home
A Long Way From Home, the new book from award-winning author Peter Carey, is out soon from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Thursday – 1st February 2018
A Long Way From Home – the new thrilling high speed story by award-winning author Peter Carey
A Long Way From Home, the new novel from two-times Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey, is out soon from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
‘A breathtaking ride’ – Gus Silber blown away by Nechama Brodie’s Knucklebone
Nechama Brodie’s new novel, Knucklebone – out now from Pan Macmillan SA – comes highly recommended.
A major novel from bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver announced for 2018
Barbara Kingsolver fans will not have to wait much longer for a new book from the award-winning author.
2018 9mobile Prize for Literature shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2017 9mobile Prize for Literature (formerly the Etisalat Prize for Literature) has been announced.