South Africa
Thursday – 16th March 2023
Back by popular demand: Roberts Nests and Eggs of Southern African Birds is available again!
By popular demand, the impressive guide Roberts Nests and Eggs of Southern African Birds is available again from Jacana Media.
Wednesday – 15th March 2023
Don’t miss acclaimed British historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore in South Africa (21-23 Mar)
Acclaimed British historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore will be on tour in Cape Town and Johannesburg next week!
Tuesday – 14th March 2023
Don’t miss Sihle Khumalo at Book Circle Capital in Melville for the launch of his new book Milk the Beloved Country (28 Mar)
Penguin Random House and Book Circle Capital invite you to the launch of Milk the Beloved Country by Sihle Khumalo!
Monday – 13th March 2023
Join Sarah Graham for the launch of her new cookbook Good + Simple in Cape Town (22 Mar)
Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Good + Simple, the new cookbook from Sarah Graham!
In the latest episode of Pagecast, critic and football fan David Gorin chats to Phil McNulty and Jim White about Red on Red
This week’s episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, critic and football fan Dave Gorin interviews Phil McNulty and Jim White, the co-authors of Red on Red.
Thursday – 9th March 2023
Join Oscar Chalupsky for a book discussion and signing of his memoir No Retreat, No Surrender in Langebaan (10 Mar)
Oscar Chalupsky will in Langebaan to discuss his book No Retreat, No Surrender: The Inspiring Story of a World-Champion Sportsman and Cancer Warrior.
Wednesday – 8th March 2023
Don’t miss the launch of The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom by John Laband at Smuts House Museum in Centurion (23 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the book launch of The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom: 1837–1840 by John Laband.
Tuesday – 7th March 2023
Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! John Laband chats about his book The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom
In the latest episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, John Laband is in conversation with Graham Dominy about his book The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom: 1837–1840.
Monday – 6th March 2023
Career opportunities at Penguin Random House SA: Sales Representative (Midrand), Logistics Admin Assistant (Midrand), Education Sales Coordinator (Cape Town)
Penguin Random House SA is a dynamic, industry-leading book publisher looking for creative, communicative, hard-working talent to join their team!
Don’t miss the launch of Pamela Power’s new book My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced (14 Mar)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced: How I Tried and Failed to Give Up Alcohol and Learned the Joys of Moderation by Pamela Power!
Friday – 3rd March 2023
New book alert! Sihle Khumalo is back, with Milk the Beloved Country
Milk the Beloved Country by Sihle Khumalo will be out this month from Penguin Random House.
Wednesday – 1st March 2023
New book alert! Pamela Power’s honest yet humorous memoir My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced
My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced: How I Tried and Failed to Give Up Alcohol and Learned the Joys of Moderation by Pamela Power is out in March from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Tuesday – 28th February 2023
‘Discover South Africa on Foot’ – Don’t miss this Kirstenbosch Wednesday Talk with Willie Olivier (1 Mar)
Struik Nature, roomtogrow and SANBI invite you to a Kirstenbosch Wednesday Talk, presented by Willie Olivier.
Monday – 27th February 2023
The Jacana People’s Online Book Sale is now live – 50% off all books! (27-28 Feb)
The Jacana People’s Online Book Sale is happening now!
Join Nicci Robertson for the launch of Thrive: Healthy Recipes that Break the Diet Rules in Cape Town (30 Mar)
You’re invited to the Cape Town launch of Thrive: Healthy Recipes that Break the Diet Rules by Nicci Robertson!
Don’t miss the launch of What the Moon Gave Her by Christi Steyn in Cape Town (8 Mar)
Join Christi Steyn in Cape Town for the launch of her debut poetry collection What the Moon Gave Her! What the Moon …
Friday – 24th February 2023
Footnotes, February 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. …
Thursday – 23rd February 2023
Join Nicci Robertson for the launch of Thrive: Healthy Recipes that Break the Diet Rules in Sandton (2 Mar)
You’re invited to the launch of Thrive: Healthy Recipes that Break the Diet Rules by Nicci Robertson!
Friday – 17th February 2023
The Manifesto Mixtape – listen to the Sound of Jacana, hosted by Charles Leonard
The Sound of Jacana Podcast and Mixtape, hosted by Charles Leonard, is out now!
Wednesday – 15th February 2023
Join Jacana Media in Centurion or Johannesburg for the launch of The Lost Prince of the ANC (15 and 16 Feb)
Jacana Media invites you to celebrate the launch of The Lost Prince of the ANC: The Life and Times of Jabulani Nobleman ‘Mzala’ Nxumalo by Mandla J Radebe.