South Africa
Thursday – 10th August 2023
Tuesday – 8th August 2023
From freedom righter to royalty: the remarkable journey of Khulu Radebe, the unexpected king of the AmaHlubi
Khulu Radebe had had a full life. Then, at the age of 50, he discovered that he was a king.
Friday – 4th August 2023
Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, in Durban to discuss her new book Walking with Gorillas (6 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
New book alert! Blackouts and Boerewors – 40 of the best recipes to conquer the loadshedding blues
Blackouts and Boerewors by Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey is out this month from Penguin Random House!
Wednesday – 2nd August 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Hiking Beyond Cape Town at the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay (5 Aug)
Join authors Nina du Plessis and Willie Olivier at the launch of their new book Hiking Beyond Cape Town!
Join Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz for the launch of 20 Battles in Saldanha (8 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz.
Tuesday – 1st August 2023
Insights into the Rugby World Cup by Nick Mallett – a book every fan should read
Insights into the Rugby World Cup by Nick Mallett with Lloyd Burnard is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Friday – 28th July 2023
Footnotes, July 2023: Book links from around the web
At The Reading List, we’re trainspotters when it comes to interesting book links, and here are a number that caught our eye.
Tuesday – 25th July 2023
Out now! Alexander McCall Smith’s The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf – the fourth novel in the bestselling Detective Varg series
The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Monday – 24th July 2023
Try Ottolenghi’s Slow-Cooked Chicken with a Crisp Corn Crust from Simple
Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from Simple – Yotam Ottolenghi’s vibrant food made easy!
Join Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet, for the launch of Walking with Gorillas in Sandton (8 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the launch of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
Friday – 21st July 2023
[Video] Find out more about Douglas Kruger’s dark new thriller Character Scan!
Penguin Random House has shared a video of Douglas Kruger introducing his new novel Character Scan!
Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Cape Town (10 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz.
Tuesday – 18th July 2023
Don’t miss Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu in conversation with Karabo Kgoleng at the launch of Lucky Girl at Love Books (27 Jul)
Join Penguin Random House at Love Books for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the highly anticipated book launch of Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu.
Life, in a Garden presents a book discussion of Risking Life for Death by Ryan Blumenthal (6 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Life, in a Garden invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.
Monday – 17th July 2023
Join Anthea Jeffery for the launch of her new book Countdown to Socialism in Joburg (2 Aug)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994 by Anthea Jeffery.
Friday – 14th July 2023
Join a Winter Warmer Cook-Along on IG Live with Sinoyolo Sifo and Chef Mbombi! (22 Jul)
Join authors Sinoyolo Sifo and Chef Mbombi as they prepare the perfect winter recipes to keep you going through the cold winter months!
Don’t miss the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War by Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz in Joburg (27 Jul)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Bookdealers invite you to the launch of 20 Battles: Searching for a South African Way of War 1913–2013 …
Thursday – 13th July 2023
Join financial advisor, author and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo for the launch of Get Your Money Right in Joburg (21 Jul)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Get Your Money Right by financial advisor and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo.
Wednesday – 12th July 2023
Join forensic pathologist and bestselling author Ryan Blumenthal for the launch of his new book Risking Life for Death in Joburg (20 Jul)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Risking Life for Death: Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table by South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal.