Non-fiction
Monday – 3rd August 2020
Don’t miss the virtual launch of Iman Rappetti’s new book Sermons of Soul (10 Aug)
Pan Macmillan and CNA invite you to the virtual launch of Sermons of Soul by Iman Rappetti.
Win a Zimbabwe-themed book hamper from Jacana Media and Weaver Press!
Jacana Media, in association with Weaver Press, are celebrating authors who hail from Zimbabwe or have written about Zimbabwe by giving away a jam-packed book hamper!
Friday – 31st July 2020
Friday Feast: Try these free recipes from SuzelleDIY’s cookbook!
It’s Friday Feast, and today Jacana Media is sharing a few mouthwatering recipes from SuzelleDIY’s Recipes.
‘Hugely ambitious and brilliantly executed, an engrossing and essential read’ – Praise for Mark Gevisser’s new book The Pink Line
The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World’s Queer Frontiers by Mark Gevisser is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Thursday – 30th July 2020
When a whole community is on trial, who pays the price? These Are Not Gentle People, a true story by Andrew Harding
‘A gripping and painful read, told with empathy and nuance. These Are Not Gentle People is an uncomfortable reminder that the past is not over.’ – Redi Tlhabi
Wednesday – 29th July 2020
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Moenie Deon Lamprecht se gesprek met Jo Prins oor sy boek Die Brug misloop nie! (13 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Uitgewers en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou uit na die virtuele bekendstelling van Die Brug: Na die hel toe en terug in Angola deur Deon Lamprecht.
The Ditch – the inventive new novel of suspicion and secrecy from Herman Koch, the bestselling author of The Dinner
Author of the world-wide bestseller The Dinner, Herman Koch turns his brilliantly acid and forensic eye to the green-eyed monster: the all-too human emotion of jealousy.
An invitation to a Jacana Conversation – I Remember Nelson Mandela: A Tribute (30 July)
Fourteen of those who worked with Nelson Mandela remember special moments from their time together in this poignant, amusing and heartwarming video tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Tuesday – 28th July 2020
New Douglas Kruger book alert! Poverty Proof for Entrepreneurs: 50 Ways to Dodge the Pitfalls and Build Wealth
Poverty Proof for Entrepreneurs: 50 Ways to Dodge the Pitfalls and Build Wealth by Douglas Kruger is out now from Penguin Random House SA.
Maak elke dag een vir die boeke: Vind uit hoe jy ’n LAPA-agent kan word en verdien kommissie op boekverkope
Kan jy vindingryke verkoopsplanne maak? Is jy ‘n go-getter en entrepreneur? Dan is jy die persoon na wie LAPA opsoek is. Word ‘n LAPA agent en verdien ‘n ekstra inkomste.
Monday – 27th July 2020
It’s chocolate time! Try these Low-GI Brownies, from Delicious, Modern, Healthy Recipes for Diabetes
Are you living with diabetes or insulin resistance? Looking for some healthy, tasty, family-friendly meals to tempt your taste buds?
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Jana Marx gesels met Bouwer Bosch oor haar boek, Afspraak met moord (30 Julie)
Graffiti Boeke en LAPA Uitgewers nooi jou graag na ’n aanlynbekendstelling van Afspraak met moord deur Jana Marx.
Unfair Game – the shocking results of a new inquiry into South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry
Unfair Game: An Exposé of South Africa’s Captive-bred Lion Industry by Michael Ashcroft is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
The Meaning of Mariah Carey, A Memoir – a uniquely American story – out in November 2020
The Meaning of Mariah Carey, A Memoir will be available in November 2020 from Pan Macmillan SA.
Friday – 24th July 2020
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser, with The Cheeky Natives and GALA (6 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers, The Cheeky Natives and GALA Queer Archive invite you to the virtual launch of The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser.
Don’t miss this Jacana Media Conversation: Black Lives Matter – The Politics of Cricket in South Africa (28 July)
Jacana Media invites you to a conversation on South African cricket and Black Lives Matter.
Thursday – 23rd July 2020
Sign up for the Penguin Post – the magazine about books for book lovers from Penguin Random House SA!
Penguin Random House South Africa is delighted to introduce its brand new magazine, The Penguin Post!
Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Quirky Quick Guide to Having Great Sex by Tiffany Kagure Mugo, in conversation with Dr T (5 Aug)
Join The Reading List and Kwela Books from the comfort of your own lounge for the virtual launch of Quirky Quick Guide to Having Great Sex by Tiffany Kagure Mugo!
Global publishing deal for Springbok captain Siya Kolisi
A book telling the life story of Siya Kolisi, captain of the 2019 World Cup winning Springbok rugby team, will be published internationally in 2021.
Don’t miss an introduction to Southern African bird tracks and signs with Lee Gutteridge and Kersey Lawrence (28 July)
Join author Lee Gutteridge and senior tracker Kersey Lawrence for a talk on southern African birds and their tracks and signs!