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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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‘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.

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Interview with Nadia Davids

Africa is a Country talks to Nadia Davids about her plays, novel, writing and life in Cape Town. Nice piece.

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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!

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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 …

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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 …