South Africa
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.
[Video] Caroline Kurtz wins Presbyterian Writers Guild’s Best First Book Award for A Road Called Down on Both Sides
Huge congratulations to Caroline Kurtz! Her memoir A Road Called Down on Both Sides: Growing up in Ethiopia and America was recently awarded the Best First Book Award by the Presbyterian Writers Guild.
Get some La Dolce Vita without travelling to Italy! Hilary Prendini Toffoli’s debut novel Loves and Miracles of Pistola sparkles like Prosecco
Loves and Miracles of Pistola by Hilary Prendini Toffoli is out now from Penguin Random House SA.
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.
Pre-order Tony Park’s Last Survivor today!
The new Tony Park is almost here …
Secure your copy of Last Survivor now!
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.
Marguerite Poland’s novel Shades wins international TV series pitching competition
Shades, the bestselling novel by doyenne of South African historical fiction Marguerite Poland, has been chosen as the winner of the C21 US Series Copro Digital Pitch competition.
Friday – 24th July 2020
[Luister] Anel Heydenrych gesels oor Die afloerder: ‘Om in ’n reeksmoordernaar se kop te probeer klim, is nie ’n maklike ding nie’
Anel Heydenrych se sielkundige riller, Die afloerder, vertel die verhaal van ’n menseslagter wat die plattelandse dorp Colesberg terroriseer. Anel het onlangs met Maroela Media oor haar roman gesels.
Elisabeth Moss to star in TV adaptation of Lauren Beukes’s novel The Shining Girls
The Shining Girls, Lauren Beukes’s metaphysical thriller set in 1930s Chicago, is to be made into a TV series starring Elisabeth Moss.
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
Louise Viljoen resenseer Mirre deur Chanette Paul: ‘Sy beeld haar karakters natuurlik en realisties uit’
‘Die menslike aspek vier hoogty in Paul se werk,’ skryf Louise Viljoen in haar resensie van Mirre deur Chanette Paul.
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!
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 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!
