Non-fiction
Friday – 10th July 2020
Do you have any burning questions about Gauteng’s political climate? Don’t miss an interview with Michael Beaumont, author of The Accidental Mayor: Herman Mashaba and the Battle for Johannesburg
Penguin Random House SA invite you to an online event with Michael Beaumont, Herman Mashaba’s former chief of staff and the author of The Accidental Mayor: Herman Mashaba and the Battle for Johannesburg.
Friday Feast: Safaris and Spices – Get inspired by Lobster Bisque with Butter Poached Lobster, Pumpkin Fritters Spiced with Baharat and Portuguese Custard Tarts
Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Don’t worry, Jacana Media has got you covered!
Thursday – 9th July 2020
Crochet and Conquer by Nadia de Kock and Hilda Steyn: 21 women tell their stories of how crochet saved their lives
Now available in English! Crochet and Conquer by Nadia de Kock and Hilda Steyn combines stories about healing with creative crochet projects.
Regulating Telecommunications in South Africa Universal Access and Service
The first full account of the 20-year story of universal access and service in South Africa’s ICT sector.
Join Vernon RL Head and Ian Glenn for a talk on bird watching and the delights of armchair travel (9 July)
You are invited to a Jacana Media Conversation on bird watchers and the delights of armchair travel.
The true story of the brutal beating and death of two young men and those accused of the crime – These Are Not Gentle People by Andrew Harding
These Are Not Gentle People: A True Story by Andrew Harding is out in August from Pan Macmillan SA.
Wednesday – 8th July 2020
Jacana Media – South Africa’s only major independent and owner-managed book publisher – needs your help!
Jacana Media has launched a funding appeal called #PressPrint.
New book alert! #ImStaying: The Unspoken Impact of the #ImStaying Movement
‘Sometimes all we need is that tiny glimmer of hope, that tiny flickering flame in a room filled with darkness and despair, to turn our hearts and our minds around.’ – Jarette Petzer, #ImStaying founder
Monday – 6th July 2020
Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Kom gesels met Callie Roos oor In Christus – Van toeskouer tot spoortrapper (14 Julie)
Jonathan Ball Uitgewers en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou graag na die aanlynbekendstelling van Callie Roos se nuwe boek, In Christus – Van toeskouer tot spoortrapper.
You’re invited! Don’t miss the online launch of Sasol Birds of Southern Africa
Penguin Random House and BirdLife South Africa invite you to the online launch of the 5th revised edition of Sasol Birds of Southern Africa.
Thursday – 2nd July 2020
Footnotes, July 2020: 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. …
Wednesday – 1st July 2020
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng to be appointed as the new United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to health
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng has been given the honorary position of Special Rapporteur by The United Nation Human Rights Council.
Monday – 29th June 2020
Humankind – the major new book from Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, ‘the folk hero of Davos’
Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Don’t miss the digital book launch of The Murder of Ahmed Timol by Imtiaz A Cajee, with journalist Shannon Ebrahim (30 June)
What drove Imtiaz Cajee to search for 20 years to find his uncle’s killer and bring him to justice?
Pan Macmillan SA stance on the South African publishing landscape
In this seminal moment, remaining silent and neutral on these matters of representation and commitment to change is not an option.
Thursday – 25th June 2020
Nuut by Jonathan Ball Uitgewers – In Christus: Van toeskouer tot spoortrapper deur Callie Roos
Wat beteken dit om vandag ’n Christen te wees? Vind uit in Callie Roos se jongste boek, In Christus: Van toeskouer tot spoortrapper.
Yes To Life in Spite of Everything – a newly discovered classic by worldwide bestseller Viktor E Frankl (PLUS read an excerpt)
Find hope even in dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece by the 16 million copy bestselling author of Man’s Search For Meaning.
[Free webinar] Join Philippa Garson, Mondli Makhanya and Marianne Thamm for the launch of Undeniable: Memoir of a Covert War (26 June)
Jacana Media and the Daily Maverick invite you to a free webinar book launch for Undeniable: Memoir of a Covert War, with Philippa Garson, Mondli Makhanya and Marianne Thamm.
Wednesday – 24th June 2020
A new treasure trove for fynbos fanatics
Pocket Guide: Fynbos features over 300 of the most spectacular and commonly seen species from South Africa’s renowned floral kingdom – all in one handy, easy-to-use guide.