Fiction
Thu – 13th Jun 2024
‘Listen for the Lie is very much a book that came from the characters’ – Amy Tintera chats about her debut novel for adults
Amy Tintera is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels for young adults. Listen for the Lie is her adult debut. She chats here about structuring the book around a podcast, and balancing humour and romance with crime and mystery.
Mon – 10th Jun 2024
In the latest episode of Pagecast, Kobby Ben Ben talks to Lethabo Mailula about his powerful novel No One Dies Yet
This week on Pagecast, the podcast brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, the phenomenal Kobby Ben Ben chats about his novel No One Dies Yet.
Five minutes with Sven Axelrad on his new novel God’s Pocket
Sven Axelrad is seldom seen without his dog. His dog and a pen and piece of paper. How else will he be able to write down what is happening in the town of Vivo?
‘A magnificent achievement’ – Find out more about Morafe: Person, Family and Nation in Colonial Bechuanaland by Khumisho Moguerane
Jacana Media is thrilled to announce the release of Morafe: Person, Family and Nation in Colonial Bechuanaland, 1880s-1950s by Khumisho Moguerane.
Opposites attract – Emily Henry introduces her joyful new novel, Funny Story
Emily Henry is back with Funny Story – a relatable, hilarious and cathartic rom-com built around the struggle of making friends as an adult and the familial relationships that shape who we are.
Don’t miss the Cape Town launch of The Wolf Hunt, the new novel by Justin Fox (6 Jun)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Wolf Hunt by Justin Fox.
Fri – 24th May 2024
Footnotes, May 2024: Book links from around the web
At The Reading List, we’re trainspotters when it comes to interesting book links, and here are a number that caught our eye.
Thu – 23rd May 2024
Don’t miss the launch of Sven Axelrad’s new novel God’s Pocket at Love Books (28 May)
Penguin Random House SA and Love Books invite you to the launch of God’s Pocket by Sven Axelrad.
Join Justin Fox in conversation with Jenny Crwys-Williams for the launch of his latest novel The Wolf Hunt (30 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books invite you to the launch of The Wolf Hunt by Justin Fox.
Career opportunity at Penguin Random House SA: Accounts Payable Administrator, Midrand
Penguin Random House SA is looking for a methodical, organised and solutions-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to manage the administration of the company accounts payable in accordance with company policies and authority limits.
Don’t miss the Cheeky Natives in conversation with bestselling author Candice Carty-Williams at Book Circle Capital (21 May)
Join Book Circle Capital and Jonathan Ball Publishers for a discussion of bestselling novel Queenie with author Candice Carty-Williams in conversation with Cheeky Natives.
Mon – 13th May 2024
Don’t miss an evening with bestselling authors Candice Carty-Williams and Bolu Babalola in Cape Town (20 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge invite you to an evening in conversation with Candice Carty-Williams and Bolu Babalola!
Thu – 9th May 2024
New book alert! The Gathering – CJ Tudor, the bestselling Queen of Horror, turns her hand to vampires
Ingeniously plotted and chilling to the core, CJ Tudor’s new book The Gathering is a high-octane thriller.
Wed – 8th May 2024
Embrace the feels: Penguin Random House SA’s new YA Book Club pick is here!
Penguin Random House SA has announced its next Young Adult book club read: Laura Nowlin’s captivating novel, If Only I Had Told Her!
Tue – 7th May 2024
‘It would be easy to say that it all started with the murders, but actually it began when Margaret Thatcher became prime minister.’
Penguin Random House SA has shared an extract from The List of Suspicious Things, a tender and moving coming-of-age story about family, friendship and community by Jennie Godfrey.
Fri – 3rd May 2024
The Oxherd Boy – an exquisitely illustrated parable that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages
Inspired by thousands of years of Chinese thought, The Oxherd Boy is an enchanting and heart-opening illustrated fable about a young boy who explores the many ways to make meaning and find joy in the everyday.
Tue – 30th Apr 2024
New book alert! The Lion Conspiracy – the new wildlife corruption thriller by Peter Hain
The Lion Conspiracy by Peter Hain is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Read an extract from The Hunter – Tana French’s spellbinding new novel set in the Irish countryside
Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from The Hunter by Tana French! ‘Hailed as the queen of Irish crime fiction, …
Mon – 29th Apr 2024
Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery!
What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn’t matter?
Fri – 26th Apr 2024
Footnotes, April 2024: Book links from around the web
At The Reading List, we’re trainspotters when it comes to interesting book links, and here are a number that caught our eye.