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Was Cuito Cuanavale ever really an objective of the SADF? Leopold Scholtz tackles this question by examining recently declassified documents
The SADF and Cuito Cuanavale: A Tactical and Strategic Analysis by Leopold Scholtz is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Don’t miss the launch of Elleke Boehmer’s thrilling new collection of short stories To the Volcano at The Book Lounge (25 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and the Book Lounge invite you to the launch of To the Volcano: And Other Stories by Elleke Boehmer.
Join extreme adventurer Mike Horn for the launch of his memoir Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica in Cape Town (20 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by explorer Mike Horn.
Don’t miss the launch of Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn in Cape Town (19 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by explorer Mike Horn.
Join Ghanaian author Nana Oforiatta Ayim for the launch of her debut novel The God Child at The Book Lounge, with Mohale Mashigo (14 Feb)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of The God Child by Nana Oforiatta Ayim.
The God Child by Nana Oforiatta Ayim – a coming-of-age story about a young girl finding her freedom in the midst of familial, cultural and political constraints
The God Child, the debut novel by Ghanaian writer Nana Oforiatta Ayim, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
A story of shocking setbacks and overcoming adversity through sheer willpower – Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn
Dream of a Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica by Mike Horn is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Who is Poppie Nongena? Go behind the scenes of this moving new movie – the life story of an ordinary woman in extraordinary circumstances
Take a look behind the scenes at the story and legacy of the new movie Poppie Nongena.
Read an excerpt from Just Watch Me by Jeff Lindsay – the author of the wildly successful Dexter series
Read an excerpt from Jeff Lindsay’s new novel Just Watch Me – a new series featuring a mesmerising bad guy we can root for: Riley Wolfe.
New from Petina Gappah: Out of Darkness, Shining Light – A radical novel that resurrects the voices of those in the shadows of history
The hotly anticipated second novel by Petina Gappah follows the epic journey of Dr Livingstone’s corpse through 19th-century Africa.
Acid for the Children – the autobiography of Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers legend – as raw, entertaining and wildly unpredictable as its author
In Acid for the Children Flea, the iconic bassist and co-founder of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers, finally tells his fascinating origin story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you’d expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.
Kiley Reid’s debut novel Such a Fun Age – a powerful story about race and privilege by a new literary star
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, ‘the most provocative page-turner of 2020’, will be available in South Africa in February!
Jodi Picoult in Afrikaans? Sowaar! Nuut in Februarie 2020: Die Belydenis, vertaal deur Daniel Hugo
Uit die pen van die gewilde skrywer van My Sister’s Keeper verskyn dié boeiende verhaal van twee vroue … en een geheim.
A dark and seductive foray into the surreal – Nudibranch by Irenosen Okojie
Nudibranch, the new novel by Nigerian British writer Irenosen Okojie, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
A masterful work of historical fiction about hope, exile and belonging, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers
Sometimes, the difficult thing is not to flee but to return.
Don’t miss the launch of Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes: A Selection of Favourite Orchestral Masterpieces at the Artscape (27 Jan)
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Fine Music Radio invite you to the launch of Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes.
‘Good luck with your murder …’ Read an excerpt from Amy Heydenrych’s twisty new thriller The Pact
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an excerpt from The Pact, the new thriller by Amy Heydenrych.
What if a prank becomes murder? The Pact by Amy Heydenrych will keep you guessing
Amy Heydenrych’s new book The Pact is out in January 2020 from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
New book alert! Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes – A Selection of Favourite Orchestral Masterpieces
Rodney Trudgeon’s Concert Notes – A Selection of Favourite Orchestral Masterpieces is out in mid-January 2020 from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday – powerful new wisdom from the bestselling author of Ego is the Enemy
Slowing down will get you ahead …