South Africa
Monday – 22nd January 2018
Call for members: IBBY SA – a non-profit organisation committed to bringing books and children together
At the start of a new year, the International Board on Books for Young People South Africa (IBBY SA) is looking to grow its membership numbers in South Africa.
Friday – 19th January 2018
Cover reveal: Award-winning author Nthikeng Mohlele’s new book, Michael K
Nthikeng Mohlele’s new book, Michael K, will be published in March by Pan Macmillan.
‘Behind the fun there is a person hurting’ – Angela Makholwa chats about her new book, The Blessed Girl
The Blessed Girl is the story of Bontle Tau, an absolutely gorgeous, 20-something blessee who has used her good looks and winning charm all her life to get exactly what she wants.
Alastair Bruce’s dystopian fantasy Wall of Days to be published in Spanish
Alastair Bruce’s novel Wall of Days will be published in Spanish by Armaenia Editorial later in January.
Thursday – 18th January 2018
Children’s story by Zukiswa Wanner translated into all 11 official SA languages by Nal’ibali for World Read Aloud Day
A children’s story by author Zukiswa Wanner has been translated into all 11 official South African languages for 2018 World Read Aloud Day, in a Nal’ibali initiative.
Storied: A crowdfunding campaign to publish diverse fiction and push the publishing agenda in South Africa
Introducing: Storied – a Jacana Media initiative and private company that will publish local fiction!
Wednesday – 17th January 2018
Penguin Random House South Africa acquires Hay House Agency
Hay House publishes self help, inspirational and transformational books and products.
Malebo Sephodi recommends Chwayita Ngamlana’s If I Stay Right Here as a top read of 2017
If I Stay Right Here by Chwayita Ngamlana. This experimental fiction had me crossing legs. Shifting. Crying. Triggered.
Out now from the Picador Africa Heritage Series: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s 491 Days; Eight Days in September and Oliver Tambo Remembered
Three important South African books have been republished as part of the Picador Africa Heritage Series.
A Short History of Mozambique: Why has the country’s remarkable recovery shown signs of stalling?
A Short History of Mozambique seeks to distil this country’s complex history, and to understand why Mozambicans remain among the poorest people in the world.
Friday – 12th January 2018
What went so badly wrong with land restitution? A new book investigates
A new book titled Rights to Land: A Guide to Tenure Upgrading and Restitution in South Africa, by William Beinart, Peter Delius and Michelle Hay, is out now from Jacana Media and Good Governance Africa.
Thursday – 11th January 2018
Action-packed urban fantasy in Durban and London: Clockwork City by Paul Crilley
Clockwork City: Delphic Division 2 is the follow-up to Paul Crilley’s debut adult novel Poison City.
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates Alan Paton’s 115th Birthday
The Google Doodle for 11 January 2018 celebrates South African author and activist Alan Paton, marking what would have been his 115th birthday.
Wednesday – 10th January 2018
First look at Knucklebone, the debut novel from Nechama Brodie
‘A cracking novel. Brilliant original writing. The pace is insane – in a good way’
– Sarah Lotz, author of The Three, Day Four and The White Road.
First look for everyone on social media – here is the cover for ‘Knucklebone’ (Pan Macmillan). On sale February 2018. #knucklebonenovel
Discover the methods for success with Jeremy Maggs’s new book WIN! Compelling conversations with 20 successful South Africans
WIN! Inspiring Interviews with SA’s Top 20 Leaders by Jeremy Maggs – out soon from Jacana Media!
Tuesday – 9th January 2018
What are your New Year’s Readsolutions? Win a hamper of 10 books PLUS a R1000 Woolworths voucher
Penguin Random House SA is excited about starting the new year off with some great reading!
Book signing with Dudu Busani-Dube, author of the Hlomu The Wife series, at Bridge Books
Dudu Busani-Dube will be at Bridge Books Maboneng this Saturday for a FREE book signing and podcast recording with The Cheeky Natives.
Monday – 8th January 2018
Join the Struik Nature Club and win!
Join the Struik Nature Club for free, and stand the chance to win a K-Way Nerolite 3 Person Tent!
Wednesday – 3rd January 2018
Save the date for Jeremy Maggs’s book launch
Jeremy Maggs’s new book Win! Compelling Conversations with 20 Successful South Africans will be launched at the end of January.
Paballo Thekiso chats about his new book, The Black Consciousness Reader
Paballo Thekiso chatted to Polity SA about The Black Consciousness Reader, the new book out from Jacana Media, published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Steve Biko’s murder.