Non-fiction
Wednesday – 19th May 2021
New book alert! Blues for the White Man: Hearing Black Voices in South Africa and the Deep South by Fred de Vries
A fascinating, insightful journey through time and space, Blues for the White Man is a celebration of multiculturalism and a plea for white people to do some ‘second line dancing’ for a change.
Monday – 17th May 2021
Jacana Conversation: Sol Plaatje’s Mhudi – celebrating the centenary of one of Africa’s earliest novels (19 May)
As part of its Africa Month celebrations, Jacana Media invite you to a discussion of Sol Plaatje’s Mhudi.
Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – a revealing examination of the layers of loss and the nature of grief
Notes on Grief – a devastating essay on loss and the people we love from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun.
Friday – 14th May 2021
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Kom vier SA se vrouehelde by die bekendstelling van Vaandeldraers deur Wendy Maartens (19 Mei)
Aandag alle ouers, oupas en oumas, ooms en tannies, en onderwysers! LAPA Uitgewers en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou graag na die virtuele bekendstelling van Vaandeldraers: Vrouehelde van Suid-Afrika deur Wendy Maartens.
Don’t miss The Cheeky Natives in conversation with Thabo A Molefe about his new book Native Boy (18 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Cheeky Natives invite you to the virtual book launch of Native Boy: Confessions of a Maplazini in the City by Thabo A Molefe.
Thursday – 13th May 2021
Kyk hoe maak Armand Aucamp kits-sjokoladepoeding uit Armand kook kaal Volume 2 (Video resep)
In sy nuutste video wys Armand Aucamp hoe om ’n kits-sjokoladepoeding voor te berei (en ’n bietjie meer as dit).
[Panel discussion] Pangolins Are People Too – Stories from humans living with anteaters (13 May)
Pangolins rescued from traffickers come in all shapes, sizes and states of health.
New book alert! For My Country: Why I Blew The Whistle on Zuma and the Guptas by Themba Maseko
For My Country: Why I Blew The Whistle on Zuma and the Guptas by Themba Maseko is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Book clubs, get excited! Jacana Media is offering a 50% discount for Africa Month
Book clubs – passion pays off! Jacana Media is celebrating Africa Month, and celebrating you.
Billie Eilish by Billie Eilish – a must-have book for any fan
Recording artist and global phenomenon Billie Eilish shares an intimate inside look at her life – both on and off the stage – in this stunning photo-filled book.
Wednesday – 12th May 2021
Nou beskikbaar – Verhale van hoop: So help jy jou geliefde en jouself deur Pieter van Zyl
Dit is spesiaal om die pad van ’n psigiese versteuring met ’n geliefde te loop – lees Verhale van hoop deur Pieter van Zyl vir insig en advies.
Watch Kojo Baffoe introducing his new book Listen to Your Footsteps: Essays and Reflections
Pan Macmillan is proud to be publishing Listen to Your Footsteps: Essays and Reflections by Kojo Baffoe.
Tuesday – 11th May 2021
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of For My Country by Themba Maseko (13 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Daily Maverick invite you to the virtual launch of For My Country: Why I Blew the Whistle on Zuma and the Guptas by Themba Maseko.
Join Justice Dikgang Moseneke for an online discussion of his memoir All Rise (18 May)
Tshwane University of Technology Student Affairs and Extracurricular Development invite you to a virtual book discussion of Justice Dikgang Moseneke’s book All Rise: A Judicial Memoir.
Monday – 10th May 2021
Find out more about the book behind the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher
From the Oscar Award Winning Netflix Documentary, My Octopus Teacher, comes Sea Change, the book that started it all!
10 entirely African essential reads for Africa Month, from Jacana Media – 30% off
Get 30% discount off the retail price, and free delivery within South Africa, on these 10 Africa Month reads, from Jacana Media.
Friday – 7th May 2021
Footnotes, May 2021: 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.
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Moenie die virtuele bekendstelling van Fortuine deur Ebbe Dommisse misloop nie! (11 Mei)
Jonathan Ball Uitgewers en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou graag na die virtuele bekendstelling van Fortuine: Die wel en wee van Afrikaner-magnate deur Ebbe Dommisse.
Gangster State book provided information that led to Ace Magashule’s suspension
In November 2020, Ace Magashule and 15 co-accused were charged with fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering in relation to the Free State’s controversial R255-million asbestos audit contract.
Thursday – 6th May 2021
Just A Moment: A Memoir by Schalk Burger Snr – a glimpse into the life and times of one of the country’s most recognised figures
Just A Moment: A Memoir by Schalk Burger Snr with Michael Vlismas is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.