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Charlie English chats about his new book, The Book Smugglers of Timbuktu
Charlie English’s new book, The Book Smugglers of Timbuktu, tells the story of the librarians who saved hundreds of thousands of priceless manuscripts from Al Qaeda in 2013.
Thandeka Gqubule talks about using African proverbs and history in her biography of Thuli Madonsela
Thandekqa Gqubule explains the use of proverbs and stories in her new biography of the former Public Protector, No Longer Whispering to Power: The Story of Thuli Madonsela.
Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic with four special editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw … to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication, Bloomsbury is publishing four House Editions of JK Rowling’s modern classic, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Don’t miss the launch of Dead Zone: Where the Wild Things Were by Philip Lymbery
‘Dead Zone is a must-read book for everyone who loves the wondrous wild creatures with whom we share our precious planet.’ – Joanna Lumley OBE
Sisonke Msimang on writing her memoir: ‘The dissonance between the SA of our dreams and the SA we have built’
Sisonke Msimang chatted to Heather Robertson of Nal’ibali recently about stories, activism, and her forthcoming memoir, Always Another Country.
‘The most fun I’ve ever had on a novel’ – Deon Meyer describes writing his new book Fever
Deon Meyer says writing his new book, Fever, was eighteen months of ‘pure joy, and intense enjoyment’.
Why South Africa ‘cannot go on like this!’ – Watch a lecture by John Kane-Berman
The breadth and depth of ideas and events covered in John Kane-Berman’s new book, Between Two Fires, are striking, and he is forthright about the threats to freedom, democracy, and growth in contemporary South Africa.
It’s 30 years since Cuito Cuanavale. How the battle redefined southern Africa
Thirty years ago in southern Angola, four military forces were mobilising for the largest conventional battle in Africa since the Second World War. It was a battle that would have huge consequences for Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Indeed it has
The White Road – the chilling new thriller from Sarah Lotz – out in June
The White Road, the much anticipated new book by Sarah Lotz, is out in June from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
New book exposes the world of professional hitmen in South Africa
When you next sit down at your local coffee shop, look around you: there may just be a professional hitman sitting at the next table. As author Mark Shaw reveals in this highly original and informative book, the ‘upper world’ sails perilously close to the underworld.
A sneak peek of Mike Tyson’s new book, Iron Ambition: life lessons from his surrogate father
Mike Tyson’s new book Iron Ambition is a powerful look at the life and leadership lessons of Cus D’Amato, legendary boxing trainer and the former heavyweight champion’s surrogate father.
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Don’t miss the launch of Deon Meyer’s new novel Fever at The Book Lounge
The Book Lounge and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of Fever by Deon Meyer.
The Hustle Defined: A practical example from DJ Sbu’s book Billionaire$ Under Construction
Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu, has shared a video of a practical example of one of the things he teaches in his book Billionaire$ Under Construction: The Mindset of an Entrepreneur.
‘Reader, she married me …’ – Mr Rochester tells his side of the story
Reader, she married me … in Sarah Shoemaker’s debut novel Mr Rochester the beloved, enigmatic hero of Jane Eyre tells his story for the first time.
Wilbur Smith chats about the success of his latest book, Pharaoh
In his new worldwide number one bestseller, Pharaoh, Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt and transports you to extraordinary times.
Deon Meyer’s new post-apocalyptic thriller, Fever, taking the world by storm
Deon Meyer’s new post-apocalyptic thriller, Fever, has raced to number one on the South African bestseller lists.
Eusebius McKaiser chats to Thandeka Gqubule about her new biography of Thuli Madonsela
Eusebius McKaiser was in conversation with journalist and author Thandeka Gqubule about her book No Longer Whispering to Power: The Story of Thuli Madonsela on his show on 702 earlier today.
Read an excerpt from Sarah Perry’s award-winning novel The Essex Serpent
Sarah Perry’s new novel The Essex Serpent is a celebration of love, and the many different shapes it can take.
The indignity of pit toilets and the importance of Thuli Madonsela’s lesser-known reports
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an excerpt from No Longer Whispering to Power: The Story of Thuli Madonsela by Thandeka Gqubule.