International
Tuesday – 26th February 2019
The Wall by John Lanchester – a thrilling and hypnotic work of fiction
The Wall – the new novel by John Lanchester, the bestselling author of Capital – is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Don’t miss Joanna Trollope in Stellenbosch at US Woordfees book festival (4, 8, 9 March)
Joanna Trollope is the author of many highly-acclaimed and bestselling novels (her book sales have reached nearly seven million). She is well-known for her enormously successful contemporary works of fiction, with over 30 years of writing experience.
Monday – 25th February 2019
Don’t miss Yrsa Sigurðardóttir – the undisputed queen of Icelandic noir fiction – in Cape Town (6 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of The Reckoning by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir – the undisputed queen of Icelandic noir fiction.
Don’t miss Pan Macmillan authors at the US Woordfees book festival – including international bestseller Joanna Trollope
Visit the US Woordfees book festival for an opportunity to engage and meet Pan Macmillan authors Judith February, Ian Fuhr, Mohale Mashigo, Johan Booysen and international bestselling writer Joanna Trollope!
Thursday – 21st February 2019
‘He doesn’t stop running; he knows it’s him the priest most wants to kill.’ Read an excerpt from Chris Hammer’s powerful debut thriller Scrublands
Read an excerpt from Chris Hammer’s Scrublands – one of the most powerful, compelling and original crime novels to be written in Australia.
Wednesday – 20th February 2019
‘I am alone. I am on a mountain. The plane I was on has crashed.’ – Read an excerpt from Freefall, the new thriller from Jessica Barry
Freefall by Jessica Barry is an addictive new thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, A J Finn and Shari Lapena.
5 tips to manage stress this year from The Stress Code, the new book from Richard Sutton
Want to manage stress better in 2019? Try out these 5 easy tips from Richard Sutton’s new book, The Stress Code.
Calm the F**k Down – How to control what you can and accept what you can’t so you can stop freaking out and get on with your life
Do you waste time overthinking things you can’t do anything about?
Do you freak out when things don’t go to plan?
Does anxiety get in the way of you living your best life?
Tuesday – 19th February 2019
She went to Paris to start over, to make art instead of being made into it – The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer
A captivating debut novel by Whitney Scharer, The Age of Light tells the story of Vogue model turned renowned photographer Lee Miller, and her search to forge a new identity as an artist after a life spent as a muse.
We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union – astonishingly personal stories and thought provoking essays
We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union – a powerful collection of essays about gender, sexuality, race, beauty, Hollywood, and what it means to be a modern woman.
Monday – 18th February 2019
It Should Have Been Me – the new pulse-racing psychological thriller from Susan Wilkins
She thought she knew everything about her sister. It seems she was wrong . . .
Chris Hammer introduces his debut novel Scrublands, a must read for crime fiction fans
Chris Hammer introduces his debut novel, Scrublands, and tells us what it’s all about.
Join Diane Awerbuck and Alex Latimer at The Book Lounge for the launch of North (21 Feb)
If a virus doesn’t kill you, the South will…
Penguin Random House and Book Lounge invite you to the launch of NORTH by Frank Owen. Diane Awerbuck and Alex Latimer (@almaxlat) will be in discussion with @HenriettaRI.
Friday – 15th February 2019
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from An Anonymous Girl – an electrifying psychological thriller
When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money and leave.
Don’t miss the launch of North by Frank Owen, the pen name of Diane Awerbuck and Alex Latimer (19 Feb)
Penguin Random House and Kalk Bay Books invite you to the launch of North by Frank Owen, the pen name of Diane Awerbuck and Alex Latimer.
New Wilbur Smith novel announced! King of Kings – an epic story of love, betrayal, courage and war
King of Kings brings together two of Wilbur Smith’s greatest families in the sequel to Triumph of the Sun.
Thursday – 14th February 2019
The Stress Code: From Surviving to Thriving by Richard Sutton – a scientific model for stress resilience
Supported by extensive scientific research, Richard Sutton’s new book The Stress Code offers practical tools and skills to buffer the adverse effects of stress and enhance functionality and health.
Wednesday – 13th February 2019
Think out of the box this Valentine’s Day and surprise your sweetheart with the hilarious new anthology Love Poems for Married People
Written with brilliant wit, sharp observation and a big dose of reality, Love Poems for Married People takes the poetic form, turns it upside down and leaves it in the dishwasher to dry.
Scrublands by Chris Hammer – a compulsive thriller that will haunt you long after you have turned the final page
In Riversend, an isolated rural community afflicted by an endless drought, a young priest does the unthinkable, killing five parishioners before being taken down himself.
Tuesday – 12th February 2019
‘We have no photographs of our early days’ – Read an excerpt from Emma Rous’s gripping debut novel, The Au Pair
Read an excerpt from Emma Rous’s debut novel The Au Pair – one of the most anticipated books of 2019!