Non-fiction
Tuesday – 30th May 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing by Louisa Zondo at Love Books (30 May)
Love Books and Jacana Media invite you to the launch of Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing by Louisa Zondo.
The Lazy Makoti named best in the world!
The Lazy Makoti was named best in the world at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards!
Monday – 29th May 2023
Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing – Louisa Zondo heals through life and death
From the depths of despair to the heights of Mount Everest, Louisa Zondo’s journey through grief is a powerful testament to the human spirit.
Don’t miss the launch of Justice Malala’s new book The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War at Love Books (2 Jun)
Love Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala.
Friday – 26th May 2023
Join Justice Malala at The Book Lounge for the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War (31 May)
The Book Lounge and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala.
‘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.
Footnotes, May 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.
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.
Wednesday – 24th May 2023
Don’t miss Jonny Steinberg in conversation with Eusebius McKaiser for the launch of Winnie and Nelson at Love Books (24 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books for the launch of Jonny Steinberg’s new book Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.
Tuesday – 23rd May 2023
Jonathan Ball Publishers withdraws The Outsider: The Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba by Prince Mashele from market
Jonathan Ball Publishers has confirmed that The Outsider: The Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba by Prince Mashele has been withdrawn from market.
Monday – 22nd May 2023
Join Jonny Steinberg for the launch of Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage at The Book Lounge (22 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge for the launch of Jonny Steinberg’s new book Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.
Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission by Paul Holden
Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission by Paul Holden is out in May from Jacana Media!
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 – 18th May 2023
The Mandela family and the concept of forgiveness – an event with Jonny Steinberg and Marina Cantacuzino (22 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers for an afternoon of conversation, where Jonny Steinberg and Marina Cantacuzino will be talking to Brent Meersman about the Mandela family and the concept of forgiveness.
Truth to Power: Penguin Random House takes legal steps against individuals distributing pirated ebook
Penguin Random House SA has announced it will be taking legals steps against individuals sharing the pirated version of André de Ruyter’s book Truth to Power.
Wednesday – 17th May 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer at Exclusive Books Rosebank (18 May)
Penguin Random House invite you to the launch of Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer by Siya Metane!
An evening with Jonny Steinberg, in conversation with Hlonipha Mokoena about his latest book Winnie and Nelson (25 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre invite you to an evening with Jonny Steinberg.
Tuesday – 16th May 2023
Don’t miss the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala in Joburg (1 Jun)
Exclusive Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala.
Truth to Power: Penguin Random House will take legal action against illegal distribution of Andre de Ruyter’s book
Penguin Random House is appalled by the illegal distribution of a pirated PDF of Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom by André de Ruyter, which is being disseminated on WhatsApp.
Monday – 15th May 2023
Find out more about André de Ruyter’s new book Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom (Plus: Read an excerpt!)
Are you ready for some electrifying revelations?