International
Monday – 9th October 2017
Read the first chapter of A Column of Fire, the new book by Ken Follett
Read an exclusive extract of Ken Follett’s new novel, A Column of Fire, the sequel to The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End.
2 thrillers by debut South African author and blogger Amy Heydenrych snapped up in international deal
Bonnier Zaffre, a new fiction publisher based in London, has acquired two suspense thrillers from South African writer Amy Heydenrych.
Friday – 6th October 2017
Mandla Langa on writing Dare Not Linger, the sequel to Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom
In one of the biggest book events of the year, the sequel to Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom will be published this month.
A new book from Zakes Mda – Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa
Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa is a new collection of non-fiction by the prolific author Zakes Mda.
Being ‘an outsider looking in’ is useful for a writer – Fiona Melrose chats about her new book, Johannesburg
Fiona Melrose says she feels like an outsider in Johannesburg, but says she believes that is a useful position to be in as a writer.
Thursday – 5th October 2017
Tom Hanks presents his first book of short stories: Uncommon Type
Uncommon Type is a collection of 17 wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.
Pan celebrates 70 years with retro series honouring the ‘golden age of paperback publishing’
20 classic Pan titles are being rereleased to celebrate the golden age of paperback publishing.
Wednesday – 4th October 2017
Trevor Noah wins major international award The Thurber Prize for American Humor for his book Born A Crime
Trevor Noah has won a big international award for his autobiography – the Thurber Prize for American Humor.
Win a signed copy of Origin and a full hamper of Dan Brown novels, DVDs and other treats
Win one of two Dan Brown hampers, including Origin and a full set of Dan Brown books, DVDs and Dan Brown merchandise!
Thursday – 28th September 2017
Philip Pullman on The Book of Dust: It’s not a prequel, it’s not a sequel: it’s an equal
Philip Pullman returns to the world of His Dark Materials with this magnificent first volume of The Book of Dust.
Wednesday – 27th September 2017
Take a ‘quick flick’ through Nigella Lawson’s new cookbook At My Table
At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking is Nigella Lawson’s most relaxed, achievable and delicious recipe book to date.
Thursday – 21st September 2017
Video: John Green reads the first chapter of Turtles All the Way Down
John Green, the number-one bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back with a new book: Turtles All the Way Down.
Wednesday – 20th September 2017
Marian Keyes introduces her new novel, The Break
The Break by Marian Keyes: a hilarious and insightful tale about a runaway husband from the internationally bestselling writer of smart, funny fiction.
Lisbeth Salander has revenge in her DNA: Author David Lagercrantz on his new novel, The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye – the fifth book in the series that began with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – is out now!
Salman Rushdie owns up to the classic book he’s never read
Salman Rushdie admits that there is at least one famous, big book he hasn’t read …
Tuesday – 19th September 2017
It’s coming! Pre-order your copy of John Green’s new book Turtles All the Way Down
The wait is over! John Green, the number 1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back!
Monday – 18th September 2017
Video: Watch Man Booker Prize-winner Paul Beatty’s discussion with Bongani Madondo at Love Books
Paul Beatty, winner of the Man Booker Prize, was at Love Books in Johannesburg recently.
Jamie Oliver’s Quick Asian fishcakes from his new book 5 Ingredients – Quick and Easy Food
Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated – that’s why Jamie’s 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food is sure to become your new best friend in the kitchen.
Half historic epic, half thriller: The spectacular new book from Ken Follett
The third installment in Ken Follet’s captivating Kingsbridge series will be hitting South African shelves on 21 September!
Friday – 15th September 2017
Mwinji Siame pens a love letter to Under the Udala Trees
Writing for The Afro Vibe, Mwinji Siame has written a love letter to Chinelo Okparanta’s 2015 debut novel Under the Udala Trees: