New books
One of the most anticipated books of 2019 – The Au Pair, the debut novel from Emma Rous
Emma Rous’s debut novel The Au Pair – a tautly plotted mystery of dark family secrets, out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
A life well lived, extremely elegantly told – Vintage Love and Other Essays by Jolyon Nuttall
Vintage Love and Other Essays by Jolyon Nuttall is out now from Jacana Media.
New book alert! Manchester Happened – a new collection of short stories by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, author of Kintu
Manchester Happened is the masterful new collection of short stories by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi.
A Short History of Modern Angola by David Birmingham – ‘a timely and incredibly readable book on this rising power’
A Short History of Modern Angola by David Birmingham is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
An Anonymous Girl – a mind-blowing thriller of betrayal, obsession and dangerous truths
In stores this February, An Anonymous Girl is an electrifying psychological thriller about doubt, passion and deadly obsession …
New book alert! Democracy Works: Rewiring Politics to Africa’s Advantage
Picador Africa is proud to be releasing this seminal work directed towards leaders and all citizens wishing to address the extreme challenges facing Africa and South Africa.
The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5 AM Club is a book that will transform your life. Forever.
Moira Forjaz captures the life stories of the inhabitants of Ilha de Moçambique in The Islanders
There are centuries of history among the island’s coral stone town and macuti (palm leaf) huts, with stories that need to be told, but this time by the people and not by the historians.
First look at Ivan Vladislavic’s new novel The Distance – an intricate puzzle of a book
The Distance – the highly anticipated new novel from Ivan Vladislavić – will be out from Umuzi on 6 February 2019.
A step-by-step guide for women – Divorce Smart: The Girl’s Guide to Divorcing Well by Christel du Toit
This book is a step-by-step guide for women to navigating the legal paperwork, childcare planning and financial security issues one will face during and after a divorce.
New EL James novel The Mister coming in April 2019!
EL James is to publish her first new novel following the blockbuster global phenomenon and no. 1 worldwide bestselling series Fifty Shades of Grey.
South Africans versus Rommel: The Untold Story of the Desert War in World War II by David Brock Katz
Relying on deep research in South African and British archives, David Brock Katz recounts a side of the Desert War that has never received the attention it deserves in South Africans versus Rommel: The Untold Story of the Desert War in World War II.
Written as fiction to protect the innocent – Sex, Lies and Stellenbosch by Eva Mazza
‘A scandalous, saucy page-turner’ – Suzelle DIY.
A family in crisis struggling to survive at the edge of the world – Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel The Great Alone
Now a New York Times number one bestseller, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, the fight for survival, and the wildness that lives in both man and nature.
The Binding by Bridget Collins – an unforgettable novel and a homage to the life-changing power of books
The Binding by Bridget Collins is coming very soon to bookstores in South Africa!
From the world’s bestselling thriller writer – three chilling stories in print for the first time!
James Patterson brings you three pulse-pounding new stories!
Friends Like These by Sarah Alderson – a gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist
Friends Like These by Sarah Alderson – a gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist!
‘One of the joys of writing is that you can build bridges between people’ – Carol Campbell talks about her new book, The Tortoise Cried its Only Tear
Penguin Random House has shared a video interview with award-winning author Carol Campbell, talking about The Tortoise Cried its Only Tear, her third book on the Karoo.
Uplifting. Intriguing. 30 women, 30 stories – Cecelia Ahern’s new short story collection Roar
In this singular and imaginative story collection, Cecelia Ahern illuminates the myriad ways in which women overcome adversity with wit, resourcefulness and compassion.
Class Action: In Search of a Larger Life – Charles Abrahams’s remarkable journey of resistance and healing
Class Action depicts a remarkable journey of resistance and healing in reaction to institutionalised greed and racism and the harm it has done to our identities, our relationships and the people of our country.