South Africa
Tuesday – 6th June 2023
Eyes wide open: realism as a way of seeing the world – Michiel Heyns chats about his latest book, Each Mortal Thing
Michiel Heyns is well-known as author, translator and academic. Here he tells more about his latest book, Each Mortal Thing.
Don’t miss Khaya Sithole and Paul Holden at the Joburg launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips (6 Jun)
Jacana Media invites you to join Paul Holden at the launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission.
Monday – 5th June 2023
‘The way to be an expert is to become a master of small ideas’ – Siya Metane
If you have a vision, starting with your small idea and connecting with the right people can help give your idea wings, says Siya Metane.
Tuesday – 30th May 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing by Louisa Zondo at Love Books (30 May)
Love Books and Jacana Media invite you to the launch of Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing by Louisa Zondo.
The Lazy Makoti named best in the world!
The Lazy Makoti was named best in the world at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards!
Monday – 29th May 2023
Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing – Louisa Zondo heals through life and death
From the depths of despair to the heights of Mount Everest, Louisa Zondo’s journey through grief is a powerful testament to the human spirit.
Don’t miss the launch of Justice Malala’s new book The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War at Love Books (2 Jun)
Love Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala.
Five minutes with Eben Venter on his new novel Decima
He wanted to show that rhinos are sentient beings, says Eben Venter about his latest novel, Decima, which will be published in both English and Afrikaans.
Friday – 26th May 2023
Join Justice Malala at The Book Lounge for the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War (31 May)
The Book Lounge and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala.
‘Onwards is more than just a cookbook: it tells the story of my journey since closing The Kitchen, and having to redefine my life without it.’
After closing her beloved Cape Town restaurant, The Kitchen, Karen Dudley embarked on a journey to rediscover her love for the alchemy of food, and cooking for her family. It was a journey that helped her redefine herself after being a restauranteur for eleven years, and has come together in her beautiful new cookbook, Onwards.
Footnotes, May 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.
Wednesday – 24th May 2023
Don’t miss Jonny Steinberg in conversation with Eusebius McKaiser for the launch of Winnie and Nelson at Love Books (24 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books for the launch of Jonny Steinberg’s new book Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.
Join Morabo Morojele for the launch of his highly anticipated new novel Three Egg Dilemma at Love Books (25 May)
Jacana Media invites you to the Love Books launch of Three Egg Dilemma, the highly anticipated new novel by Morabo Morojele.
Tuesday – 23rd May 2023
Jonathan Ball Publishers withdraws The Outsider: The Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba by Prince Mashele from market
Jonathan Ball Publishers has confirmed that The Outsider: The Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba by Prince Mashele has been withdrawn from market.
Monday – 22nd May 2023
Join Jonny Steinberg for the launch of Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage at The Book Lounge (22 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge for the launch of Jonny Steinberg’s new book Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.
Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission by Paul Holden
Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission by Paul Holden is out in May from Jacana Media!
Onwards by Karen Dudley – nourishing and indulgent recipes, with a story of hope and happiness
In Onwards, Karen Dudley invites you to embrace the beauty of change and reconnect with the joy of cooking.
Friday – 19th May 2023
BITTERKOMIX IS TERUG MET BK19!
Offerlammers, heilige koeie, Judasbokke…Die hele plaaswerf word in Bitterkomix 19 (Soutie Press, 2023) gespitbraai.
Thursday – 18th May 2023
The Mandela family and the concept of forgiveness – an event with Jonny Steinberg and Marina Cantacuzino (22 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers for an afternoon of conversation, where Jonny Steinberg and Marina Cantacuzino will be talking to Brent Meersman about the Mandela family and the concept of forgiveness.
Truth to Power: Penguin Random House takes legal steps against individuals distributing pirated ebook
Penguin Random House SA has announced it will be taking legals steps against individuals sharing the pirated version of André de Ruyter’s book Truth to Power.