Fiction
Thursday – 5th October 2017
Tom Hanks presents his first book of short stories: Uncommon Type
Uncommon Type is a collection of 17 wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.
Pan celebrates 70 years with retro series honouring the ‘golden age of paperback publishing’
20 classic Pan titles are being rereleased to celebrate the golden age of paperback publishing.
Don’t miss the launch of Bontle Senne’s new preteen fantasy novel Flame of Truth at Love Books
Gather the kids and join Bontle Senne at Love Books for the launch of her new preteen fantasy novel, Flame of Truth.
Wednesday – 4th October 2017
Writing and photography on gender, human rights and sexuality in Africa: The Gerald Kraak Award reopen for submissions
The Jacana Literary Foundation (JLF) and the Other Foundation have decided to reopen submissions for the second annual Gerald Kraak Award.
Win a signed copy of Origin and a full hamper of Dan Brown novels, DVDs and other treats
Win one of two Dan Brown hampers, including Origin and a full set of Dan Brown books, DVDs and Dan Brown merchandise!
The Single Story Foundation launch journal of writing from Africa and the diaspora
The Single Story Foundation has launched an online journal of literary writing from Africa and the diaspora.
Monday – 2nd October 2017
Read an excerpt from Bare Ground – the debut novel from award-winning writer Peter Harris
Pan Macmillan SA is proud to present Bare Ground, the debut novel by acclaimed non-fiction writer Peter Harris.
Read an excerpt from Wolf Trap, the new novel from bestselling South African author Consuelo Roland
Consuelo Roland is the bestselling author of The Good Cemetery Guide and The Limbo Trilogy, a mystery-suspense series set in Camps Bay.
Thursday – 28th September 2017
Don’t miss the launch of Bare Ground, award-winning author Peter Harris’s debut novel, at Exclusive Books Hyde Park
Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Bare Ground, the debut novel by award-winning author Peter Harris.
Philip Pullman on The Book of Dust: It’s not a prequel, it’s not a sequel: it’s an equal
Philip Pullman returns to the world of His Dark Materials with this magnificent first volume of The Book of Dust.
Wednesday – 27th September 2017
A sneak peek of Angela Makholwa’s new novel The Blessed Girl
Pan Macmillan South Africa has shared an exclusive look inside Angela Makholwa’s new novel The Blessed Girl!
Tuesday – 26th September 2017
A special opportunity to listen to literary legend Achmat Dangor over a cup of tea
Join us as Pippa Smith chats to Achmat Dangor about two of his books, Bitter Fruit (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for 2004) and Dikeledi.
Friday – 22nd September 2017
Don’t miss the launch of Bare Ground, award-winning author Peter Harris’s debut novel, at The Book Lounge
Pan Macmillan and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Bare Ground, the debut novel by award-winning author Peter Harris.
Thursday – 21st September 2017
Video: John Green reads the first chapter of Turtles All the Way Down
John Green, the number-one bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back with a new book: Turtles All the Way Down.
Wednesday – 20th September 2017
Marian Keyes introduces her new novel, The Break
The Break by Marian Keyes: a hilarious and insightful tale about a runaway husband from the internationally bestselling writer of smart, funny fiction.
Lisbeth Salander has revenge in her DNA: Author David Lagercrantz on his new novel, The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye – the fifth book in the series that began with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – is out now!
Salman Rushdie owns up to the classic book he’s never read
Salman Rushdie admits that there is at least one famous, big book he hasn’t read …
Tuesday – 19th September 2017
It’s coming! Pre-order your copy of John Green’s new book Turtles All the Way Down
The wait is over! John Green, the number 1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back!
Launch details revealed for Angela Makholwa’s new book The Blessed Girl
Details for the first launch event for Angela Makholwa’s new book The Blessed Girl have been announced!
Monday – 18th September 2017
Video: Watch Man Booker Prize-winner Paul Beatty’s discussion with Bongani Madondo at Love Books
Paul Beatty, winner of the Man Booker Prize, was at Love Books in Johannesburg recently.