Lifestyle
Friday – 27th March 2020
The perfect snack with a cup of tea – download the recipe for Zanzibari Mini Doughnuts from The East African Cookbook
Penguin Random House has shared a delicious recipe for Mini Doughnuts, from Shereen Jog’s new cookbook The East African Cookbook!
Tuesday – 10th March 2020
Don’t miss The East African Cookbook experience with Shereen Jog in Joburg (19 Mar)
Join Penguin Random House for the multicultural experience of East African cooking at the launch of The East African Cookbook by Shereen Jog.
New book alert! Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Herbs: A Guide to Growing Herbs Organically in South Africa by Jane Griffiths
Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Herbs: A Guide to Growing Herbs Organically in South Africa by Jane Griffiths.
Wednesday – 11th December 2019
Errieda du Toit taps into our collective food memories in Share: A Century of South African Community Recipes
Just in time for Christmas – Errieda du Toit’s latest cookbook Share: A century of South African community recipes.
Join Dr T at the Johannesburg signing of her latest book, Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure (14 Dec)
Come and meet the indomitable Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng in person at an exclusive book signing at Bargain Books in Johannesburg this weekend!
Friday – 6th December 2019
Kom brekfis saam met die skrywers van Kook saam Kaaps, Koelsoem Kamalie en Flori Schrikker, by #OnseFees in die Paarl (7 Des)
Kom brêkfis saam met Koelsoem Kamalie en Flori Schrikker by #OnseFees op 7 Desember 2019.
Tuesday – 19th November 2019
Don’t miss the launch of Cape Town: A Place Between by Henry Trotter at Kalk Bay Books (21 Nov)
LAPA Publishers, Catalyst Press and Kalk Bay Books invite you to the launch of Cape Town: A Place Between by Henry Trotter.
Thursday – 14th November 2019
The situation is critical. Saving the Last Rhinos: The Life of a Frontline Conservationist by Grant Fowlds and Graham Spence
Saving the Last Rhinos: The Life of a Frontline Conservationist – the remarkable story of Grant Fowlds, a conservationist who has dedicated his life to saving the last rhinos, vividly told with the help of Graham Spence, co-author of the bestselling The Elephant Whisperer.
Monday – 11th November 2019
New from Marie Kondo – a graphic novel to spark joy in life, work and love – The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up
The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo is out now from Pan Macmillan.
Thursday – 24th October 2019
Join conservationist Richard Peirce for the launch of Orca: The Day the Great White Sharks Disappeared at Kalk Bay Books (31 Oct)
You are invited to the launch of Orca: The Day the Great White Sharks Disappeared, the thrilling new book by shark conservationist Richard Peirce.
Wednesday – 2nd October 2019
Find out more about 80-year-old Julia Albu’s drive from Cape to Cairo at the Cape Town launch of My African Conquest
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of My African Conquest: Cape to Cairo by Julia Albu.
Try this Wild Mushroom and Leek Risotto from The Guilt-free Gourmet – indulgent recipes without wheat, dairy or cane sugar
How does Wild Mushroom and Leek Risotto sound for dinner tonight? Get the free recipe from The Guilt-free Gourmet here!
Monday – 23rd September 2019
My African Conquest: Cape to Cairo at 80 by octogenarian adventurer Julia Albu
My African Conquest is a funny, feel-good story about adventuring through life – and never acting your age.
Tuesday – 17th September 2019
Don’t miss The Warehouse Book Sale this Heritage Day in Cape Town
The Warehouse Book Sale is held in Cape Town on public holidays through the year and has the largest selection of books for sale at the best prices.
Thursday – 12th September 2019
Jamie Oliver is back with Veg – brilliantly easy, healthy, flavour-packed, accessible and affordable veg recipes!
Whether you’re trying out a meat-free day or two each week, living a vegetarian lifestyle or just want some new recipe inspiration, Jamie Oliver’s Veg ticks all the boxes!
Friday – 23rd August 2019
Don’t miss the launch of Field Guide to Mushrooms and other Fungi of South Africa at Mamma Roma in Cape Town (27 Aug)
You are invited to the launch of Field Guide to Mushrooms and other Fungi of South Africa!
Wednesday – 21st August 2019
New cookbook alert: My Vegetarian Braai – even meat-eaters will be seduced!
My Vegetarian Braai by Adele Maartens is out now from Penguin Random House!
Monday – 12th August 2019
New book alert! Bassie: My Journey of Hope – out in October 2019 (Plus: Watch Basetsana Kumalo introduce the book!)
The stunning cover has been revealed for Bassie: My Journey of Hope by Basetsana Kumalo!
Friday – 2nd August 2019
The programme for the 2019 Open Book Festival has been revealed!
The full programme has been announced for the ninth Open Book Festival!
New book alert! Rockonomics: What the Music Industry Can Teach Us About Economics (and Our Future)
In Rockonomics, Alan Krueger uses the music industry, from rock artists to music executives, from managers to promoters, as a way in to explain the principles of economics, and the forces shaping our economic lives.