Non-fiction

Tuesday – 1st August 2023

Insights into the Rugby World Cup by Nick Mallett – a book every fan should read

Insights into the Rugby World Cup by Nick Mallett with Lloyd Burnard is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Monday – 31st July 2023

The definitive illustrated guide to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 that no football fan should be without!

Out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers – the definitive illustrated guide to the 2023 Women’s World Cup that no football fan should be without!

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

Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Sandton (8 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.

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 – 21st July 2023

Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Cape Town (10 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz.

Wednesday – 19th July 2023

Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Joburg (7 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.

Tuesday – 18th July 2023

Life, in a Garden presents a book discussion of Risking Life for Death by Ryan Blumenthal (6 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Life, in a Garden invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.

Monday – 17th July 2023

Join Anthea Jeffery for the launch of her new book Countdown to Socialism in Joburg (2 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994 by Anthea Jeffery.

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!

Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Joburg (27 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Bookdealers invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 …

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.

Join financial advisor, author and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo for the launch of Get Your Money Right in Joburg (21 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Get Your Money Right by financial advisor and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo.

Wednesday – 12th July 2023

Join forensic pathologist and bestselling author Ryan Blumenthal for the launch of his new book Risking Life for Death in Joburg (20 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.

Tuesday – 11th July 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa – fully updated for 2023!

The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa (third edition) by Bruce Cameron and Wouter Fourie is out now from Penguin Random House!

Don’t miss the launch of Countdown to Socialism by Anthea Jeffery at Exclusive Books Waterfront (19 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994 by Anthea Jeffery.

Monday – 10th July 2023

Andre de Ruyter’s book Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom now available as an audiobook!

This year’s fastest-selling book, Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom by Andre de Ruyter, is now available in audiobook format!

Friday – 7th July 2023

Don’t miss the launch of Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing by Esther A Armah at The Book Lounge (18 Jul)

Join Penguin Random House at The Book Lounge for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the highly anticipated launch of Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing by Esther A Armah!

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela ‘protected her privacy by telling fictitious stories about her childhood’ – Jonny Steinberg discusses his new book Winnie and Nelson

Jonny Steinberg sat down with Polity SA to chat about his new book Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.

Thursday – 6th July 2023

Risking Life for Death – the new book by bestselling author and forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal

Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by Ryan Blumenthal is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.