Non-fiction

Thursday – 22nd June 2023

Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End by Darrel Bristow-Bovey – a celebration of the human spirit

Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End by Darrel Bristow-Bovey is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Wednesday – 21st June 2023

New edition of Elon Musk: Risking It All by Michael Vlismas – updated with an extensive interview with his father

A new edition of Elon Musk: Risking It All by Michael Vlismas – updated with new afterword – will be out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Don’t miss the launch of Decima by Eben Venter at Liberty Books in Elgin (28 Jun)

Penguin Random House and Liberty Books invite you to the launch of Decima by Eben Venter.

Tuesday – 20th June 2023

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.

Book launch and discussion at Wits: Mokgomana: The Life of John Kgoana Nkadimeng 1927-2020 (1 Jul)

Join Jacana Media for the launch of Mokgomana: The Life of John Kgoana Nkadimeng 1927–2020 by Peter Delius and Daniel Sher.

My Friend Anne Frank – the inspiring and heartbreaking true story of two best friends torn apart and reunited against all odds

My Friend Anne Frank by Hannah Pick-Goslar is out now from Penguin Random House.

Monday – 19th June 2023

The good, the bad and the very ugly – don’t miss out on this crucial conversation! (20 Jun)

Join expert investigators Paul Holden and Hennie van Vuuren, along with Koketso Moeti, as they delve into the Zondo Commission’s report and findings.

Wednesday – 14th June 2023

Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk to be published in September 2023

A new biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson will be published on 12 September 2023.

[Video] Find out the full story behind Eben Venter’s latest novel Decima

Eben Venter sat down with Penguin Random House recently to introduce his latest novel, Decima.

Don’t miss Paul Holden at the launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips at Bertha House in Mowbray (14 Jun)

Jacana Media invites you to join Paul Holden at the launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission.

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.

Join Eben Venter for the launch of Decima at Love Books in Melville (15 Jun)

Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Decima by Eben Venter.

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.

New Elizabeth Gilbert novel coming in February 2024!

The Snow Forest, the new novel from Elizabeth Gilbert, will be released by Jonathan Ball Publishers in February 2024.

Wednesday – 7th June 2023

Don’t miss Beverley Roos-Muller in conversation with Max du Preez for the launch of her book Bullet in the Heart in Cape Town

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Bullet in the Heart: Four Brothers Ride to War 1899-1902 by Beverley Roos-Muller.

Words of wisdom from 102-year-old practising doctor Gladys McGarey on how to live a satisfying life

Dr Gladys McGarey is over one hundred years old and a still-practising doctor. She currently has a life coaching practice, maintains a healthy diet, and still enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then.