South Africa
Thursday – 10th January 2019
African Wild Flowers: To Read, Colour and Keep – interesting facts and hours of fun for children
Colouring-in is a favourite children’s pastime, and here’s a new addition to Struik Nature’s ‘Read, Colour and Keep’ series that will give hours of fun, while also expanding children’s knowledge of the natural world.
Pippa Green reviews Barry Gilder’s novel The List
One of the more intriguing aspects of Barry Gilder’s gripping spy novel comes in the Author’s Note. In Songs & Secrets, his non-fiction account of his life in exile, from where he returned to senior positions in government, he was ‘invariably asked: Why are there not more secrets’ in the book. The ‘Songs’ reflect another part of Gilder’s identity as an accomplished musician.
Tuesday – 8th January 2019
Sky Guide Africa South, the astronomical handbook for Southern Africa, 2019 edition
2019 Sky Guide Africa South is a practical resource for all astronomers, be they novice, amateur or professional.
Add a twist of humour to South African nostalgia with an excerpt from Hagen Engler’s new book Black Twitter, Blitz and a Boerie as Long as Your Leg
Jacana Media has shared an excerpt from Hagen Engler’s new book Black Twitter, Blitz and a Boerie as Long as Your Leg!
Monday – 7th January 2019
‘The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is very similar to that of apartheid South Africa’ – John Dugard discusses his book Confronting Apartheid
John Dugard discusses his book Confronting Apartheid: A Personal History of South Africa, Namibia and Palestine with Polity SA.
Friday – 4th January 2019
Publisher Stephen Johnson passes away
Penguin Random House South Africa is very sad to announce that Stephen Johnson, a former colleague, has passed away.
Take a look inside Ashleigh Levin’s new cookbook, Home Cooked and Heart Warming
Ashleigh Levin takes you on an evocative food journey that’s filled with memories, delicious flavours, lots of butter and a wealth of ideas.
Monday – 24th December 2018
10 fabulous recipe books for festive feasting
The festive season is a time of family feasting – have a browse of these recently published cookbooks for inspiration! From South …
Friday – 21st December 2018
The Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Tony Park’s action-packed new thriller Scent of Fear
The Friday Night Book Club: Exclusive excerpts from Pan Macmillan every weekend!
Read ‘Christmas 1965’, an excerpt from Imprisoned: The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid
Jacana Media has shared an excerpt from Imprisoned: The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid by Sylvia Neame.
Jock of the Bushveld by Percy Fitzpatrick – a timeless classic
Jock of the Bushveld is the classic and much-loved story based on the true experiences of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and his Staffordshire bull terrier, Jock.
Thursday – 20th December 2018
The lived experiences of workers during apartheid – The Story of One Tells the Story of All
The Story of One Tells the Struggle of All: Metalworkers under Apartheid is the third volume in the Hidden Voices Series. It is comprised of two booklets first published under Raven Press’s Worker Series which aims to tell the lived experiences of workers during apartheid.
Win a copy of Mohale Mashigo’s new book Intruders – a fast-paced read that will leave you yearning for more
As part of their A Season of Reading competition series, Pan Macmillan is giving away a copy of Mohale Mashigo’s new book, Intruders!
Wednesday – 19th December 2018
The highly anticipated release of Lift As You Rise by the CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, Bonang Mohale
Lift As You Rise: Speeches and Thoughts on Leadership by Bonang Mohale is out now!
‘Most wokeness I happen to come across is dependent on brokeness’ – Phumlani Pikoli chats about his debut book
Pan Macmillan sat down with author Phumlani Pikoli to chat about his debut book, The Fatuous State of Severity.
Tuesday – 18th December 2018
South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world – Confronting Inequality: The South African Crisis
Confronting Inequality: The South African Crisis, edited by Michael Nassen Smith, is out now from Jacana Media.
The Art of Hustling: Sell or Surrender by DJ Sbu – a must-have for every person who wishes to further their lives and their careers
The Art of Hustling: Sell or Surrender by DJ Sbu – an inspiring read and a practical handbook.
Big-hitting, crowd-pleasing recipes that everyone will love! Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook – Jamie’s Friday Night Feast
Cook up an epic feast for friends and family with Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook, Jamie’s Friday Night Feasts!
Crime writer Peter Church signs three-book deal with Catalyst Press
Crime writer Peter Church, known for his racy thrillers Dark Video and Bitter Pill, has signed a three-book deal with North American and South African-based publisher Catalyst Press.
Friday – 14th December 2018
Taking the snobbery out of food – Lesego Semenya (LesDaChef) chats about his debut cookbook, Dijo
Africa’s Lit chatted to Chef Lesego Semenya about his food journey, his goal of taking the snobbery out of food and his new cookbook, Dijo.