Fiction

Tuesday – 11th March 2025

Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Stellenbosch for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (9 Apr)

Penguin Random House and Oude Leeskamer invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!

Monday – 10th March 2025

Out now! Dream Count – the new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Dream Count is the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists – the story of four women and their loves, longings and desires.

Wednesday – 5th March 2025

Read an excerpt from Alex Pavesi’s Ink Ribbon Red – the most original literary thriller of the year

Penguin Random House SA has shared an extract from Ink Ribbon Red – the wickedly plotted new thriller by Alex Pavesi!

Friday – 28th February 2025

Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! Shameez Patel chats about her new book Playing Flirty

This week on Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Qarnita Loxton is in conversation with Shameez Patel about her latest book, a geeky romantic comedy called Playing Flirty.

Thursday – 27th February 2025

A new South African podcast for book lovers!

Calling all book lovers! Penguin Random House South Africa is thrilled to introduce The Penguin Insider: A Podcast for Book Lovers – your new go-to for everything literary.

Tuesday – 25th February 2025

Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Hermanus for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (26 Mar)

Penguin Random House and Hermanus Library invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!

Monday – 17th February 2025

Life’s messiest moments make the best stories – find out more about Jojo Moyes new novel We All Live Here

Penguin Random House has shared an extract from We All Live Here, the new novel from Jojo Moyes!

Friday – 14th February 2025

Don’t miss a geeky quiz night to celebrate the launch of Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel (18 Feb)

You’re invited to a geeky quiz night to celebrate the launch of Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel!

Thursday – 13th February 2025

Join acclaimed author Penny Haw in Elgin for the launch of her new historical novel Follow Me to Africa (4 Mar)

Penguin Random House and Liberty Books invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!

Tuesday – 4th February 2025

The Secret of Secrets – the thrilling and long-awaited new novel from globally bestselling author Dan Brown

The Secret of Secrets – Dan Brown’s first novel in over eight years – will be out from Penguin Random House SA in September!

Friday – 31st January 2025

Don’t miss the launch of Follow Me to Africa by acclaimed author Penny Haw in Hout Bay (25 Feb)

Penguin Random House and Wordsworth Books invite you to the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel Follow Me to Africa!

Thursday – 30th January 2025

New Oyinkan Braithwaite coming this September!

Cursed Daughters – the highly anticipated new novel from Oyinkan Braithwaite – will be out in September from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Wednesday – 29th January 2025

‘Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love.’ Read an extract from Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout

Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from Elizabeth Strout’s new novel Tell Me Everything! Tell Me Everything is hopeful, healing novel …

Thursday – 19th December 2024

Cover reveal! Find out more about Lindani Mbunyuza-Memani’s award-winning debut novel Buried in the Chest

Jacana Media has shared the cover for Buried in the Chest, the Dinaane Award-winning novel by Lindani Mbunyuza-Memani, which will be out in January!

Monday – 9th December 2024

Read an excerpt from William Boyd’s gripping, must-read new spy thriller Gabriel’s Moon

Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd! From the internationally bestselling author beloved by readers …

New book alert! Find out more about Neal Stephenson’s new espionage epic Polostan

Polostan by Neal Stephenson is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Thursday – 5th December 2024

Karla’s Choice – a gripping new novel set in the universe of John le Carré’s most iconic spy, George Smiley

In Karla’s Choice, acclaimed novelist Nick Harkaway – John le Carré’s son – returns readers to the shadowy world of George Smiley in an enthralling slice of espionage fiction.