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Friday – 28th July 2023
Footnotes, July 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.
Monday – 24th July 2023
Try Ottolenghi’s Slow-Cooked Chicken with a Crisp Corn Crust from Simple
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from Simple – Yotam Ottolenghi’s vibrant food made easy!
Friday – 14th July 2023
Join a Winter Warmer Cook-Along on IG Live with Sinoyolo Sifo and Chef Mbombi! (22 Jul)
Join authors Sinoyolo Sifo and Chef Mbombi as they prepare the perfect winter recipes to keep you going through the cold winter months!
Thursday – 13th July 2023
Don’t miss words of wisdom from 102-year-old practising doctor Gladys McGarey at the launch of The Well-Lived Life (20 Jul)
You are invited to the launch of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age by Dr Gladys McGarey.
Tuesday – 27th June 2023
Meet Mmule Setati and get your copy of Feed My Tribe signed in Ballito! (8 Jul)
Penguin Random House invites you to a book signing with Mmule Setati!
New Nick Mallett book to give insights into Rugby World Cup!
Jonathan Ball Publishers is excited to announce Nick Mallett: Insights into the Rugby World Cup, written with Lloyd Burnard.
Monday – 12th June 2023
Just one warning: Don’t read this book at night! Find out more about The Most Evil of Them All (Plus: Read an excerpt)
The Most Evil of Them All by Sam Human is out now from Penguin Random House.
Friday – 9th June 2023
Caster Semenya to publish biography: The Race to Be Myself
Caster Semenya’s biography The Race to Be Myself will be published on 31 October 2023 by Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Thursday – 8th June 2023
‘Can it kill me?’ Scorpions of South Africa: What to look out for!
It’s probably an understatement to say that scorpions are not everyone’s favourite animals. After all, they sting, and some species are dangerous enough to kill humans. But for Dr Ian Engelbrecht, leading expert on southern African scorpions, these creatures are simply fascinating.
Tuesday – 30th May 2023
The Lazy Makoti named best in the world!
The Lazy Makoti was named best in the world at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards!
Friday – 26th May 2023
‘Onwards is more than just a cookbook: it tells the story of my journey since closing The Kitchen, and having to redefine my life without it.’
After closing her beloved Cape Town restaurant, The Kitchen, Karen Dudley embarked on a journey to rediscover her love for the alchemy of food, and cooking for her family. It was a journey that helped her redefine herself after being a restauranteur for eleven years, and has come together in her beautiful new cookbook, Onwards.
Thursday – 25th May 2023
Bullet in the Heart by Beverley Roos-Muller – a beautifully told account of the fellowship of four brothers in war
Bullet in the Heart: Four Brothers Ride to War 1899–1902 by Beverley Roos-Muller is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Monday – 22nd May 2023
Onwards by Karen Dudley – nourishing and indulgent recipes, with a story of hope and happiness
In Onwards, Karen Dudley invites you to embrace the beauty of change and reconnect with the joy of cooking.
Thursday – 11th May 2023
Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer – an all-access pass to the local hip-hop industry
Ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes peek into the life of a music industry maverick? Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer is out now from Penguin Random House!
Monday – 24th April 2023
Black Tax: A Fearful Endeavour – Ndumi Hadebe shares what’s on her mind
Requests for money by parents, siblings and other relatives carry a mental and emotional price, affecting our relationships with our loved ones and with money itself.
Wednesday – 19th April 2023
Five minutes with author Sihle Khumalo – ‘We are getting closer and closer to the abyss …’
Sihle Khumalo has travelled all over Africa getting to know the people. But it’s South Africa’s history that bewitches him, and for his latest book, Milk the Beloved Country, he started off by looking into the history of place names – but ended with a lot more stories to tell.
Tuesday – 4th April 2023
Cooking from the Heart – Sarah Graham on the inspiration behind her new cookbook Good + Simple
Sarah Graham began her career in food with her blog, Bitten, in 2010. Since then, she’s written six cookbooks, and starred in her very own cookery show. Her new cookbook, Good + Simple, is a return to simple, old-fashioned cooking. She chatted with Lauren Mc Diarmid about simplifying our approach to cooking, the stories behind the food we eat and how anyone can get around a busy schedule and prepare nourishing and tasty meals.
Friday – 31st March 2023
It’s the weekend! Make it even better with these Sunday Cinnamon Rolls from Sarah Graham’s new cookbook, Good + Simple
Get ready for the perfect Sunday brunch with these incredible Cinnamon Rolls from Sarah Graham’s brand new cookbook, Good + Simple.
Wednesday – 29th March 2023
‘As a country, we do not have a name, what we have is a geographic location’ – Sihle Khumalo discusses his new book Milk the Beloved Country
Sihle Khumalo chatted to Polity SA about his new book, Milk the Beloved Country, and explained why he thinks South Africa needs a name change.
Monday – 27th March 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Sihle Khumalo’s new book Milk the Beloved Country at the Mall of the South (30 Mar)
Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Milk the Beloved Country by Sihle Khumalo!