Non-fiction
Friday – 3rd April 2020
Lees ’n uittreksel uit Afspraak met moord deur Jana Marx, die ware verhaal oor die binnewerking van die Krugersdorp-kultus
Lees ’n uittreksel uit Afspraak met moord deur Jana Marx, die ware gruverhaal van een van die opspraakwekkendste moordsake in die land.
Khamr: The Makings of a Waterslams – ‘an exquisitely crafted, groundbreaking memoir, destined to change and save lives’
The wait is finally over and Jamil F Khan’s book Khamr: The Makings of a Waterslams is now available as an ebook on various platforms!
Thursday – 2nd April 2020
April Madness – All Jonathan Ball Publishers ebooks under R100!
Lockdown getting you … down? Jonathan Ball Publishers has got you covered with an April Madness ebook promotion!
Don’t miss Meera Senthilingam, author of Outbreaks and Epidemics, taking part in Blackwell’s virtual book festival
Blackwell’s Books, a UK-based bookshop, has been hosting a range of fabulous author events this week.
Jacana Media Solidarity Reads Day 7: We need revolutionaries now!
Solidarity Reads: Delivering the best ebooks Jacana Media has to offer at very special prices – 21% off for 21 days.
Tuesday – 31st March 2020
Don’t miss the virtual launch of Bruce Whitfield’s new book The Upside of Down, with growth expert Pavlo Phitidis (1 Apr)
Join Pan Macmillan for the virtual launch of Bruce Whitfield’s first book, The Upside of Down: How Chaos and Uncertainty Breed Opportunity in South Africa.
How the book community can stay connected without leaving the house – some advice and ideas from Penguin Random House!
During these deeply challenging times, books can be a source of comfort and escape. Crucially, they are also a way for us to remain connected even while we’re physically apart.
Can World Health Organisation rules be applied to South Africa? Find out in 2 excellent Jacana Media ebooks – at 21% off
Understanding the history of pandemics in our region is as important as bringing the best minds to consider the regional and socioeconomic impact of the ‘flattening the curve’ rules in Africa.
Monday – 30th March 2020
Business growth expert and author Pavlo Phitidis offers ‘a battle plan for business in the Corona economy’
Pavlo Phitidis discusses the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and gives some advice on how to weather the upcoming storm in order for your business to survive.
Wonder wat jy gaan doen vir die volgende 21 dae? Jou gunsteling LAPA titels is nou as e-boeke beskikbaar
Die nasionale inperking het aangebreek, en jy weet nie hoe jy deur 21 dae gaan kom nie … Ons het die antwoord! Jou gunsteling titels is nou as e-boeke beskikbaar.
Are you new to reading ebooks? Here’s a South African guide from Penguin Random House
Looking for something great to read during this lockdown period? Browse Penguin Random House’s ebooks from the comfort of your phone.
Jacana Media Solidarity Reads Day 4: Redi Tlhabi, Bonnie Mbuli and Zoleka Mandela – 21% off for 21 days!
Solidarity Reads: Delivering the best ebooks Jacana Media has to offer at very special prices.
Sunday – 29th March 2020
Do we finally have a president we can be proud of? Cyril Ramaphosa: The Road to Presidential Power – get the ebook at 21% off
Do we finally have a president we can be proud of?
What does it mean for a black South African to remember life under apartheid with fondness? Get Native Nostalgia by Jacob Dlamini at 21% off for 21 days
Solidarity Reads: Delivering the best ebooks Jacana Media has to offer at very special prices – 21% off for 21 days.
Friday – 27th March 2020
Jacana Media Solidarity Reads Day 1: My Father, My Monster by McIntosh Polela
For the 21-day lockdown period Jacana Media is curating a series of ebook special offers from its extensive catalogue of titles.
The perfect snack with a cup of tea – download the recipe for Zanzibari Mini Doughnuts from The East African Cookbook
Penguin Random House has shared a delicious recipe for Mini Doughnuts, from Shereen Jog’s new cookbook The East African Cookbook!
Thursday – 26th March 2020
9 new South African books (available as ebooks!) to get you through the shutdown
Pan Macmillan has shared a list of newly published South African ebooks to see you through the shutdown period.
[Video interview] How to ignite a growth revolution in Africa – Jakkie Cilliers discusses his new book Africa First!
What stops Africa, with its abundant natural resources, from capitalising on its boundless potential?
Tuesday – 24th March 2020
Find out more about Finding Common Ground, the new book by Wandile Sihlobo
Framed with insightful commentary and context, Wandile Sihlobo’s new book Finding Common Ground will be published by Pan Macmillan in April.
Monday – 23rd March 2020
Shedding light on a blood-soaked chapter in South Africa’s history – Read an excerpt from Philippa Garson’s memoir Undeniable: Memoir of a Covert War
‘Although some may find the violence triggering, it is my specific intention to not sidestep the uncomfortable truth about this time.’