The Reading List

Wed – 22nd Nov 2023

Join Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall for the Stellenbosch launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better (30 Nov)

Penguin Random House and the Stellenbosch University Centre for Social Justice invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Thu – 16th Nov 2023

Join Justin Fox in Somerset West for the launch of his gripping new book Place: South African Literary Journeys (18 Nov)

Penguin Random House invite you to the launch of Place: South African Literary Journeys by Justin Fox.

Tue – 14th Nov 2023

Don’t miss the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall at Love Books (16 Nov)

Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Fri – 10th Nov 2023

Join a not-to-be-missed foodie event! The launch of Zanele van Zyl’s new book Senidlile Kodwa? Have You Eaten Yet? in Gqeberha (1 Nov)

Dive into a celebration of South African cuisine with Zanele van Zyl!

Mon – 6th Nov 2023

New book alert! The Test Kitchen – Luke Dale-Roberts shares his story

The Test Kitchen, the new book by Luke Dale-Roberts, is out now from Penguin Random House.

Fri – 3rd Nov 2023

Don’t miss Caster Semenya at the Mall of Africa for the launch of her memoir The Race to Be Myself (18 Nov)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya.

Thu – 2nd Nov 2023

Join Caster Semenya at the Mall of the North in Polokwane for the launch of her memoir The Race to Be Myself (16 Nov)

Jonathan Ball Publishers, Bargain Books and the Mall of the North invite you to the launch of The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya.

Mon – 30th Oct 2023

Crawling marvels and winged wonders – the making of Southern African Moths and their Caterpillars

Hermann Staude, Mike Picker and Charles Griffiths describe the craftsmanship involved in creating their guide Southern African Moths and their Caterpillars.

Fri – 27th Oct 2023

Nuut by Jonathan Ball Uitgewers – Onkant! ’n Rugbyliefdesverhaal

Onkant! ’n Rugbyliefdesverhaal deur Hendrik Hancke is nou beskikbaar by Jonathan Ball Uitgewers.

Thu – 28th Sep 2023

Join Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall for the Cape Town launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better (28 Sep)

Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Tue – 26th Sep 2023

What is the X factor that ensures a CEO’s success? Find out with KC Rottok Chesaina (27 Sep)

Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and GIBS Business School for a conversation between KC Rottok Chesaina, author of The CEO X Factor and three of the top CEOs featured in the book.

Mon – 18th Sep 2023

Join Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall for the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better at The Book Lounge (21 Sep)

Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Thu – 7th Sep 2023

Try Jamie Oliver’s Herby steak & crispy potatoes from his new book 5 Ingredients Mediterranean

Jamie Oliver’s most popular cookbook goes Mediterranean in this mouthwatering follow-up!

Wed – 6th Sep 2023

Free mini workshop by Sam Beckbessinger in Joburg! Find out more about Moving to the UK: A Concise Guide for South Africans (27 Sep)

Join author and seasoned mover Sam Beckbessinger for a free mini workshop with some practical advice about where to start.

Tue – 5th Sep 2023

An arachnophile’s journey: A career spinning webs of spider expertise

Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman, author of Field Guide to Spiders of South Africa, is one of the foremost experts on African spiders.

Thu – 31st Aug 2023

Free mini workshop by Sam Beckbessinger in Cape Town! Find out more about Moving to the UK: A Concise Guide for South Africans (12 Sep)

Join author and seasoned mover Sam Beckbessinger for a free mini workshop with some practical advice about where to start.

Fri – 25th Aug 2023

Footnotes, August 2023: Book links from around the web

It has just been revealed that George Bernard Shaw set lawyers on DC Comics after their publication of the comic book Superman in 1939, concerning his 1903 play Man And Superman.