South Africa
Wednesday – 19th April 2017
Rebecca Davis reviews Mamphela Ramphele’s Dreams, Betrayal and Hope
Mamphela Ramphele’s latest book is called Dreams, Betrayal and Hope. If the order of the “hope” and “betrayal” were swapped, it might be an apt description of the journey of many Agang voters.
Tuesday – 18th April 2017
Submit your manuscript to Pan Macmillan during an open submissions window in May
Pan Macmillan South Africa will be accepting unsolicited manuscripts during an open submissions window from 8 to the 12 May 2017.
Don’t miss Simon Bruinders at Love Books to chat about A Handful of Earth with Hamilton Wende
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to join us for the launch of A Handful of Earth by Simon Bruinders.
Thursday – 13th April 2017
K Sello Duiker would have been 43 today – read an excerpt from his masterpiece Thirteen Cents here
NB Publishers have shared an excerpt from K Sello Duiker’s Thirteen Cents to honour his literary legacy on what would have been his 43rd birthday.
Thuli Madonsela: No Longer Whispering to Power
South Africa’s former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, has achieved in seven years what few accomplish in a lifetime. She has been praised and vilified in equal measures during her time in office, often putting her at centre stage.
Amabookabooka episode featuring Christa Kuljian
Author Christa Kuljian talks about her journey to writing – from working for an NGO to giving the Ruth First Lecture in 2010 to publishing Sanctuary in 2013 and her latest book, Darwin’s Hunch.
Wednesday – 12th April 2017
Cover revealed for Fred Strydom’s new novel The Inside-Out Man – a jazzy and surreal mind-bender
We are thrilled to reveal the cover of The Inside-Out Man by renowned South African author Fred Strydom, which will release in May this year through Umuzi.
Tuesday – 11th April 2017
Check out Penguin Random House SA’s book club selection for April
If you love to read and belong to a book club then this is where you can discover our latest suggestions. We pick the perfect book club reads; those books we know will delight and enthrall anyone who’s passionate about reading.
Book launch: Between Two Fires by John Kane-Berman at Exclusive Books Hyde Park
Exclusive Books Hyde Park and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of Between Two Fires: Holding the Liberal Centre in South African Politics by John Kane-Berman.
Read over 6 million times – don’t miss Burning Moon by Jo Watson
Jo Watson is a South African writer – her runaway success Burning Moon is out now!
Monday – 10th April 2017
Call for Submissions for the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award
If you are an aspiring author and want the chance to get published, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Friday – 7th April 2017
‘If a story moves you, act on it’ – watch Sisonke Msimang’s TED Talk
Jonathan Ball Publishers recently won a fierce bidding battle for Sisonke Msimang’s memoir and first book, Always Another Country.
Poetry in Commotion
A novel podcast about books and the people who write. The latest issue features author-journalist-reviewer-blogger-poet Karin Schimke, winner of the prestigious Ingrid Jonker Prize.
Thursday – 6th April 2017
Migrations: New Short Fiction From Africa
Short Story Day Africa’s 4th anthology of the best writing on the continent launches in Cape Town at the Book Lounge on Monday 10 April. Please come along and support this incredible project.
Don’t miss the blog tour celebrating Gail Schimmel’s gripping novel The Park
Let these brilliant bloggers guide you through the book’s themes. We hope you’ll join the conversation (use #TheParkBlogTour) and let us know …
‘The impact of Black Consciousness needs to be harnessed again’ – excerpt from Mamphela Ramphele’s Dreams, Betrayal and Hope
In Dreams, Betrayal and Hope, a searing critique of what’s gone wrong in the public and private sectors, Mamphela Ramphele turns to the tenets of black consciousness and argues for an ‘emotional settlement’ to heal the trauma of colonialism and apartheid that still ravages both black and white communities.
Wednesday – 5th April 2017
Interview with Nadia Davids
Africa is a Country talks to Nadia Davids about her plays, novel, writing and life in Cape Town. Nice piece.
Forbes Africa’s feature on SA comics, on shelves now
Forbes Africa has a major feature on SA comics, including Lauren Beukes’ and Dale Halvorsen’s Survivor’s Club. Check it!
Richard Poplak snacks on biscuits at the Old Reserve Bank
Biscuits as “the sacramental bread of austerity” is worth the click alone. Poplak’s at his best when he’s on the edge of …
Tuesday – 4th April 2017
Diane Awerbuck shortlisted for 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
South African author Diane Awerbuck has been shortlisted for the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The shortlist includes 21 from stories, chosen …