Fiction
Thursday – 1st February 2018
Wednesday – 31st January 2018
An exclusive escort to Johannesburg’s rich and powerful women: Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop
The air is hot and humid, and there’s a Joburg thunderstorm brewing on the horizon.
Tuesday – 30th January 2018
Join Claire Robertson for the launch of Under Glass at Kalk Bay Books
Umuzi and Kalk Bay Books invite you to join us for the launch of Under Glass by Claire Robertson.
‘Johannesburg is a city that runs on high-octane fuel’ – Peter Harris chats about his new book Bare Ground
Peter Harris visited Jenny Crwys-Williams in the Kaya FM studios to chat about his debut novel Bare Ground, published by Pan Macmillan.
Monday – 29th January 2018
Nora Roberts turns to dystopian sci-fi with her new book Year One, the first of a trilogy
From number one New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts comes Year One – an epic, apocalyptic tale of good and evil, love and loss.
A gripping debut from a serious new talent: The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana
It’s been thirty years since Anna’s older sister disappeared. Anna’s never stopped missing her.
Cover reveal and publication date for Chigozie Obioma’s second novel, An Orchestra of Minorities
Chigozie Obioma’s second novel, An Orchestra of Minorities, will be published by Little, Brown in the United States on 4 September, 2018!
Friday – 26th January 2018
Not House Baratheon or House Stark: Cape Town is House Greywater – ‘That which is used may be used again’
Cape Town-based writer Charlie Human has created a wry, Game of Thrones-themed response to the Western Cape’s water crisis. Human is …
18 new fiction books to look out for in 2018! What are you most excited to read?
Pan Macmillan SA has shared 18 of the novels that will be available to read in 2018.
‘Still Me is a more joyous book!’ Jojo Moyes talks about how she felt about After You
Wondering what’s next for Lou Clarke? Jojo Moyes chats about how she felt about After You, and what lies ahead for Lou.
Thursday – 25th January 2018
The Harvard Wife by Busisekile Khumalo
The Harvard Wife is the portrayal of the modern career woman. Her struggles in relationships, marriage, divorce and motherhood.
Wednesday – 24th January 2018
Farewell Ursula K Le Guin: Legendary sci-fi and fantasy author dies
Award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K Le Guin has died.
Tuesday – 23rd January 2018
Read an extract from Under Glass, the new novel from award-winning author Claire Robertson
Under Glass is a high-stakes narrative of deception and disguise that will appeal to a range of readers of literary fiction by one of the country’s finest novelists.
Friday – 19th January 2018
Cover reveal: Award-winning author Nthikeng Mohlele’s new book, Michael K
Nthikeng Mohlele’s new book, Michael K, will be published in March by Pan Macmillan.
‘Behind the fun there is a person hurting’ – Angela Makholwa chats about her new book, The Blessed Girl
The Blessed Girl is the story of Bontle Tau, an absolutely gorgeous, 20-something blessee who has used her good looks and winning charm all her life to get exactly what she wants.
Alastair Bruce’s dystopian fantasy Wall of Days to be published in Spanish
Alastair Bruce’s novel Wall of Days will be published in Spanish by Armaenia Editorial later in January.
‘Her husband’s almost home. He’ll catch her this time.’ – Read an excerpt from the new smash hit, The Woman in the Window
I’ve noticed she likes a drink in the afternoon, as do I. Does she also like a drink in the morning? As do I?
Thursday – 18th January 2018
Children’s story by Zukiswa Wanner translated into all 11 official SA languages by Nal’ibali for World Read Aloud Day
A children’s story by author Zukiswa Wanner has been translated into all 11 official South African languages for 2018 World Read Aloud Day, in a Nal’ibali initiative.
Storied: A crowdfunding campaign to publish diverse fiction and push the publishing agenda in South Africa
Introducing: Storied – a Jacana Media initiative and private company that will publish local fiction!
Pseudonymous author Elena Ferrante named new Guardian columnist
Bestselling Italian writer Elena Ferrante is to write her first ever regular newspaper column, in the Guardian.