South Africa
Friday – 14th December 2018
Helen Moffett signs two-book UK deal, beginning with Pride and Prejudice-inspired historical novel
Helen Moffett’s novel Charlotte, which will tell the story of Elizabeth Bennet’s friend in Pride and Prejudice, has been acquired by Bonnier Books UK, as part of a two-book deal.
Elegant new editions of Damon Galgut’s novels Small Circle of Beings, The Beautiful Screaming of Pigs, The Quarry and Arctic Summer
Umuzi has released a series of new editions of four of Damon Galgut’s novels.
Thursday – 13th December 2018
It’s time to step into those domestic goddess stilettos with The Lazy Makoti’s Guide To The Kitchen
The Lazy Makoti’s Guide the Kitchen by Mogau Seshoene – the cookbook every aspiring home cook should have – is out now!
The future of African economic activity – prepare for a KasiNomic Revolution
KasiNomic Revolution: The Rise of African Informal Economies by GG Alcock is out now!
New book alert! The Future of Mining in South Africa: Sunset or Sunrise?
The Future of Mining in South Africa: Sunset or Sunrise? comes at a time of debates around the Mining Charter.
Wednesday – 12th December 2018
‘The woman’s voice may have been pulling him, but his own curiosity was propelling him forward …’ Read an extract from The Last Sentence by Tumelo Buthelezi!
BlackBird Books has shared an extract from The Last Sentence by Tumelo Buthelezi!
Calling all African musicians! Enter the Democracy Works theme song competition
Are you a musician with a keen interest in reinforcing the importance of democracy and changing the African narrative?
Nature Book Bonanza – 25% off and free delivery!
Don’t miss out on the Struik Nature book bonanza!
Kyle Allan appointed editor of poetry journal New Coin
Well-known KwaZulu-Natal poet Kyle Allan will edit the poetry journal New Coin from January 2019.
Tuesday – 11th December 2018
How to look at food in a whole new light – Being Bertus Basson, the new cookbook from the acclaimed South African chef
In his second book, acclaimed South African chef Bertus Basson provides a deeper look into his restaurants and his food philosophy.
Watch: Prue Leith introduces her first cookbook in 25 years!
Whether you are looking for dinner party inspiration, a new mid-week meal, a simple dessert for the holiday season or the perfect gift, then this book is your answer.
Monday – 10th December 2018
The cover for Nthikeng Mohlele’s new novel, Illumination, has been revealed!
Pan Macmillan has revealed the cover for Nthikeng Mohlele’s new novel, Illumination!
Madam and Eve: The Guptas Ate My Homework is now available at leading bookstores!
Madam & Eve: The Guptas Ate My Homework is out now from Jacana Media.
Friday – 7th December 2018
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Sindiwe Magona’s moving novel Beauty’s Gift
Staying in this evening? Settle in with a glass of wine and this extended excerpt from Beauty’s Gift, Sindiwe Magona at her very best.
Award announcement: Submissions for the Gerald Kraak Prize will be kept open all year
News flash: From now on submissions for the Gerald Kraak Prize will be kept open all year round. Selections for the 2019 anthology will be made by the end of February 2019 – but new submissions are welcome at any time.
Thursday – 6th December 2018
Join Lesego Semenya for a discussion of his new cookbook Dijo: My Food, My Journey at the Treasure Island pop-up exhibition
Jacana Media and the Treasure Island pop-up exhibition invite you to a discussion of Dijo: My Food, My Journey by Lesego Semenya.
Pick a Penguin this Christmas – win a hamper of eight books!
Two lucky winners will each receive a hamper of EIGHT of our favourite books! This hamper includes: Hippie, The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela, Ottolenghi Simple, And Then Mama Said, Too Many Tsunamis, Diary of Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown, A Map of Days, and Wild Karoo.
Beauty’s Gift – Sindiwe Magona at her very best
Beauty’s Gift is a moving tale of how four women decide to change their own fate as well as the lives of those closest to them.
Tuesday – 4th December 2018
‘Why can’t a girl from Soweto become a mermaid?’ Mohale Mashigo chats about her new book, Intruders
Mohale Mashigo chatted to The Reading List about her new book, Intruders.
Join Ian Glenn for the launch of his new book The First Safari at the Lycée Français du Cap in Cape Town
Jacana Media and the Lycée Français du Cap invite you to the book launch of The First Safari: Searching for François Levaillant by Ian Glenn.