New books
Everything you need to know about The Heron’s Cry – the new novel from Ann Cleeves, the creator of Vera and Shetland
The Heron’s Cry is the second novel in the number one Sunday Times bestselling series featuring detective Matthew Venn, from the creator of Vera and Shetland, Ann Cleeves.
First look! Find out more about Zakes Mda’s new novel Wayfarers’ Hymns
Wayfarers’ Hymns, the highly anticipated new novel from Zakes Mda, will be out from Penguin Random House in October 2021.
The Country of Others by Leila Slimani – the first volume of a new trilogy telling the saga of one French family between 1946 and 2016
The award-winning, #1 internationally bestselling new novel by the author of Lullaby, about a woman in an interracial marriage whose fierce desire for autonomy parallels her adopted country’s fight for independence.
Go beyond ‘meat-free Mondays’ with Food That Loves You Back! (PLUS: Try some of the recipes for free)
Plant-based eating is more than just putting vegetables on your plate. It offers the opportunity to experiment with different flavours and textures, and discover how a single vegetable can be transformed into a multitude of nourishing and tasty meals.
Everyone loves cheese! Cheese, Illustrated is a delightful love letter to cheese and a delicious companion for any cheese lover
Cheese, Illustrated by Rory Stamp is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
New book alert! Jeffrey Archer’s Over My Dead Body (Pre-order now!)
Over My Dead Body is an unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer – a rollercoaster thriller which takes detective William Warwick to the cold case unit, where he chases someone who thinks they’ve got away with murder.
New book alert! Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield
Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Exposing the unpaid care work that most women perform – Covid Diaries: Women’s Experience of the Pandemic
Covid Diaries by Amanda Gouws and Olivia Ezeobi: A collection of essays that captures women’s lived experiences of an historical epoch.
Miskien moet ’n mens liewer nie te diep delf nie. Een vir een deur Peet Venter is nou beskikbaar!
Die moord op taxibaas Baloyi en die Rus Slović het die onderwêreld in rep en roer in Peet Venter se jongste misdaadroman, Een vir een.
Cover reveal! Wish You Were Here – the new novel by internationally bestselling author Jodi Picoult
Jonathan Ball Publishers is very excited to reveal the cover for Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult!
New book alert! Breakthrough by ANC veterans Mac Maharaj and Z Pallo Jordan
Breakthrough by ANC veterans Mac Maharaj and Z Pallo Jordan demonstrates that the events that preceded the formal talks of 1990–1994 are crucial for a full understanding of South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy.
Robin Sharma’s new book The Everyday Hero Manifesto – it will completely transform your life. Forever.
The Everyday Hero Manifesto: Activate Your Positivity, Maximise Your Productivity, Serve the World by Robin Sharma is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Nuut by LUCA: Die tint van ons toekoms deur Johan Cilliers (Plus: Wen ’n kopie op LUCA se Facebook-blad voor 12 Sept)
LUCA spog met ’n splinternuwe titel! Die tint van ons toekoms deur Professor Johan Cilliers.
New book alert! Beautiful World, Where Are You, the highly anticipated new novel from Sally Rooney
Beautiful World, Where Are You, the extraordinary new novel from Sally Rooney, author of the internationally bestselling Normal People and Conversations with Friends, is out now!
A Father Is Born: A Memoir – Tumiso Mashaba considers fatherhood, black masculinity, toxic masculinity and generational trauma
A Father Is Born: A Memoir by Tumiso Mashaba is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Black Consciousness: A Love Story – Hlumelo Biko re-examines what it takes to live a Black Consciousness life in today’s South Africa
Black Consciousness: A Love Story by Hlumelo Biko is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Healthy meals on a budget? Get inspired with Armand’s Nude Food: 50 Banting and Keto Recipes
Armand is back, stripped all the way, as usual, with Armand’s Nude Food: 50 Banting and Keto Recipes!
Nou op die rakke! Skeef: Wat jy van LGBTIQ-wees wil weet deur Renaldo Schwarp
Selfaanvaarding, outentisiteit, gesonde verhoudings en geluk is LGBTIQ-mense beskore – Renaldo Schwarp se boek Skeef vertel hoe.
The Distant Shores – the brand new novel from number one bestselling author Santa Montefiore!
Santa Montefiore’s new novel The Distant Shores is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Deon Meyer’s new thriller The Dark Flood will be out in November!
The Dark Flood – the new thriller from bestseller Deon Meyer – is out in November from Jonathan Ball Publishers!