Fiction
Thursday – 20th May 2021
New book alert! Robert Muponde’s The Scandalous Times of a Book Louse – a magical coming-of-age tale in rural Zimbabwe
The Scandalous Times of a Book Louse: A Memoir of a Childhood by Robert Muponde is out now from Penguin Random House!
Wednesday – 19th May 2021
Future African Classics! Lightseekers – a fast-paced and utterly engrossing thriller set in Nigeria
In the run-up to Africa Day, on 25 May, Jonathan Ball Publishers will be sharing some of the sparkling new books from their 2021 Pan-African list.
Tuesday – 18th May 2021
‘This murder is something different, something out of the ordinary’ – Read an extract from Harlan Coben’s new thriller, Win
Read an excerpt from Win, the new book from bestselling author Harlan Coben, courtesy of Penguin Random House!
In 1899 verander twee families se lewens onherroeplik wanneer hul paaie kruis in Skilderkrans deur JJ Olivier
Skilderkrans, JJ Olivier se debuutroman wat afspeel tydens die Anglo-Boereoorlog, is nou beskikbaar by LAPA Uitgewers.
Future African Classics! His Only Wife – a captivating debut about defying expectations
In the run-up to Africa Day, on 25 May, Jonathan Ball Publishers will be sharing some of the sparkling new books from their 2021 Pan-African list.
‘My writing is my response to this ever-changing world’ – Read an interview with Sindiwe Magona about her new book When the Village Sleeps
Pan Macmillan has shared an interview with the legendary Sindiwe Magona, about her latest novel When the Village Sleeps!
Monday – 17th May 2021
Potgooi: ‘Die era van valse ordentlikheid is verby!’ Ilse Salzwedel gesels met Sophia Kapp en Leonie van Rensburg oor Lyfskap
Luister hoe gesels Ilse Salzwedel met Sophia Kapp en Leonie van Rensburg oor hul bundel erotiese verhale, Lyfskap, op RSG.
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Moenie die bekendstelling van Vier susters deur Gerda Taljaard mis nie! (27 Mei)
Penguin Random House SA en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou graag na die virtuele bekendstelling van Vier susters deur Gerda Taljaard.
Book Club Saturday! Join the Literary Alliance for a discussion of Sue Nyathi’s latest novel A Family Affair (22 May)
At their next Book Club Saturday, The Literary Alliance will be chatting about Sue Nyathi’s latest novel, A Family Affair.
Friday – 14th May 2021
Friday Night Book Club: The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex – a gorgeous and atmospheric novel, inspired by a haunting true story
Cornwall, 1972. Three keepers vanish from a remote lighthouse, miles from the shore. The entrance door is locked from the inside. The clocks have stopped. The Principal Keeper’s weather log describes a mighty storm, but the skies have been clear all week.
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Moenie die bekendstelling van Dol heuning deur SJ Naudé mis nie! (18 Mei)
Penguin Random House SA en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou graag na die virtuele bekendstelling van Dol heuning deur SJ Naudé.
Thursday – 13th May 2021
Book clubs, get excited! Jacana Media is offering a 50% discount for Africa Month
Book clubs – passion pays off! Jacana Media is celebrating Africa Month, and celebrating you.
Wednesday – 12th May 2021
WEN 1 van 3 Marita van der Vyver-geskenkpakke! Skryf nou in voor 31 Mei 2021
Drie gelukkige lesers kan die maand wegloop met ’n Marita van der Vyver-geskenkpak in Afrikaans of Engels!
[Watch] New Jodi Picoult novel, prompted by the global pandemic, will be published in November 2021
Jonathan Ball Publishers is delighted to announce Wish You Were Here – a new novel from international number one bestseller Jodi Picoult!
Tuesday – 11th May 2021
Gryp jou lipstiek en sluit die deur – Roxy deur Kristel Loots is hier!
Elke vrou het ’n storie. Lees Roxy deur Kristel Loots, nou beskikbaar by LAPA.
Monday – 10th May 2021
Dominique deur Erla-Mari Diedericks is nou beskikbaar! Kyk na die lokprent vir die domestic noir riller
Kyk na die lokprent vir Dominique, die nuutste domestic noir riller deur Erla-Mari Diedericks – nou beskikbaar by LAPA Uitgewers.
Spend a weekend with Tannie Maria, your favourite fictional agony aunt! (21–23 May)
A weekend with your favourite agony aunt in beautiful Franschhoek!
10 entirely African essential reads for Africa Month, from Jacana Media – 30% off
Get 30% discount off the retail price, and free delivery within South Africa, on these 10 Africa Month reads, from Jacana Media.
Friday – 7th May 2021
Friday Night Book Club: Some houses have their secrets. But so do some people … Read an excerpt from The Hiding Place by Jenny Quintana
Treat yourself to a glass of wine this evening and this excerpt from The Hiding Place – the spellbinding new novel from bestselling author Jenny Quintana.
Hoe vergewe jy as daar nie om vergifnis gevra word nie? Vind uit in Die vyfde slag deur Johann Grobbelaar
Afgetrede prokureur Johann Grobbelaar se jongste roman, Die vyfde slag, is binnekort beskikbaar by LAPA Uitgewers.