International
Wed – 6th Dec 2023
Out now! The Life of Birds – a fully updated new edition of David Attenborough’s bestselling classic
David Attenborough has been watching and learning all his life. His classic book, The Life of Birds, now fully updated with the latest discoveries in ornithology, is a brilliant introduction to bird behaviours worldwide: what they do and why they do it.
Tue – 5th Dec 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Innards by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene at Book Circle Capital in Melville (7 Dec)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Book Circle Capital invite you to the launch of Innards by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene.
Mon – 4th Dec 2023
Win limited edition signed copies, Penguin merch and more!
Unwrap the joy of reading this festive season with Penguin Random House SA!
Listen to the Pagecast festive special! Top picks for holiday reading and gift recommendations
This week’s episode of Pagecast, brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, is a Holiday Roundup with Exclusive Books Cavendish!
Thu – 30th Nov 2023
‘I once went to kill a man’ – Read an excerpt from The Year of the Locust, the terrifying and eagerly awaited new thriller by Terry Hayes
Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from The Year of the Locust, the highly anticipated second novel from Terry Hayes, author of the global bestseller I Am Pilgrim.
‘Sometimes you get an idea, and it won’t leave you alone’ – Val McDermid introduces her new DCI Karen Pirie novel Past Lying
The Queen of Crime Val McDermid is at the top of her game in her most gripping and fiendishly clever case yet!
Mon – 27th Nov 2023
Terry Hayes fans, enter now to win a copy of both his masterpieces, The Year of The Locust and I Am Pilgrim!
Penguin Random House is giving away copies of Terry Hayes’ highly anticipated new novel The Year of The Locust and his previous masterpiece I Am Pilgrim.
In the latest episode of Pagecast, Mary Beard, author of Emperor of Rome, is in conversation with Batya Bricker
In the latest episode of Pagecast, Batya Bricker engages in a fascinating conversation with world-renowned classicist Professor Mary Beard about her new book, Emperor of Rome.
Fri – 24th Nov 2023
Read an extract from the pulse-pounding new Jack Reacher thriller The Secret
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from The Secret – the new high-octane rollercoaster ride of a novel from Lee Child and Andrew Child.
Happy Indoor Garden – a practical guide for happy plants, a happy home and happy humans!
Happy Indoor Garden: Easy Plant Guide for Each Room of Your Home by Miranda Janatka, and illustrated by Georgie McAusland, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Footnotes, November 2023: 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 Nov 2023
Jojo – Strictly star Johannes Radebe’s uplifting memoir about overcoming struggles and finding joy
Jojo celebrates the incredible journey that Johannes Radebe has been on so far – out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
[Pagecast] Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi chats to Uhuru Portia Phalafala about her epic and deeply personal novel The First Woman
In this episode of Pagecast, prize-winning author Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi chats to Uhuru Portia Phalafala about her second novel, The First Woman.
Wed – 15th Nov 2023
[Video] Acclaimed actor Richard Armitage introduces his ‘atmospheric, icily tense’ debut novel Geneva
Find out more about Geneva – a bold and unpredictable debut thriller set in the biotech world (and deceptive beauty) of Switzerland, by acclaimed actor Richard Armitage.
Join Lauren Beukes for the online launch of her new novel Bridge (16 Nov)
Penguin Random House, Umuzi and Exclusive Books invite you to the virtual launch of Bridge by Lauren Beukes!
Tue – 14th Nov 2023
Tremor by Teju Cole – a surprising and deeply essential work from a beacon of contemporary literature
Teju Cole’s new novel Tremor is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Mon – 13th Nov 2023
In the latest episode of Pagecast, meet Joanne Lefson, author of Pigcasso: The Painting Pig That Saved a Sanctuary
In this week’s episode of Pagecast, brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, Joanne Lefson, author of Pigcasso: The Painting Pig That Saved a Sanctuary, is in conversation with Brandon de Kock.
Fri – 10th Nov 2023
Normal Women: Nine Hundred Years of Making History – a landmark work of feminist nonfiction
In Normal Women: Nine Hundred Years of Making History, bestselling historical novelist Philippa Gregory delivers her magnum opus, radically redefining our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history.
Thu – 9th Nov 2023
The Year of the Locust – the groundbreaking second novel from the internationally bestselling author of I Am Pilgrim
Terry Hayes, author of the global bestseller I Am Pilgrim, returns with a terrifying and eagerly awaited new thriller!
Wed – 8th Nov 2023
The new episode of Pagecast is out now! Mark Gevisser chats to activists Mark Heywood and Kumi Naidoo about The Revolution Will Not Be Litigated
In this week’s episode of Pagecast, Mark Gevisser, the editor of The Revolution Will Not Be Litigated, speaks to contributers Mark Heywood and Kumi Naidoo.