New books
Zakes Mda’s new novel The Zulus of New York to be published by Umuzi in March 2019
Zakes Mda’s new novel, a work of historical fiction titled The Zulus of New York, will be published by Umuzi in March 2019. …
Simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-warming: Sue Nyathi’s new novel The Gold Diggers
The Gold Diggers, the much-anticipated second novel from Sue Nyathi, is out in June from Pan Macmillan!
24 hours in Ancient Rome: Harry Sidebottom’s ‘relentless, brutal, brilliant’ new novel The Last Hour
For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden, The Last Hour is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
‘A terrifying flight into the heart of one of South Africa’s most prolific crimes’ – Heist! by Anneliese Burgess
‘A terrifying flight into the heart of one of South Africa’s most prolific crimes.’
David Baldacci thanks South African fans and chats about his new novel The Fallen
Worldwide bestselling novelist David Baldacci has a new book out in the Amos Decker series: The Fallen.
Mr Bitcoin: How I Became a Millionaire at 21 – Mpho Dagada tells his story
Jacana Media presents Mpho Dagada, a young, self-made millionaire who in his memoir, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21, shares his story of triumph and failure.
Africa’s newest genre – the queer Afro-modern – showcased in As You Like It: The Gerald Kraak Anthology Vol 2
As You Like It: The Gerald Kraak Anthology Vol 2 brings together stories of self-expression, identity, sexuality and agency, all located within Africa and its legacy.
Bestselling crime writer takes on Shakespeare’s bloodiest thriller: Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth
Set in a dark, rainy northern town, Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth pits the ambitions of a corrupt policeman against loyal colleagues, a drug-depraved underworld and the pull of childhood friendships.
Hidden Voices: The decolonisation of knowledge production in South Africa
Flashes in Her Soul: The Life of Jabu Ndlovu by Jean Fairbairn is out in May from Jacana Media as part of the Hidden Voices series.
New editions of Nthikeng Mohlele’s novels Small Things and Rusty Bell announced
New editions of Nthikeng Mohlele’s novels Small Things and Rusty Bell will be out from Jacana Media in May!
New Power: How It’s Changing The 21st Century – And Why You Need To Know
For most of human history the rules of power were clear: power was something to be seized, and then jealously guarded. In a world increasingly shaped by New Power, this book will show you how to shape your future.
Born to be Free: A beautiful tale about the irresistible call of the wild
When the grand old ‘lion man of Africa’, George Adamson, passed away, the last of his lion cub orphans faced an uncertain future.
New book alert! The Broken River Tent by Mphuthumi Ntabeni
The Broken River Tent is an entrancing novel, which marries imagination with history. It is set in the time of Maqoma, the Xhosa chief at the forefront of fighting British colonialism in the Eastern Cape in the 19th century.
New edition of Sindiwe Magona’s classic Beauty’s Gift announced – plus a ‘powerful’ new novel out in 2019
Pan Macmillan South Africa has announced a new edition of Sindiwe Magona’s classic novel Beauty’s Gift – as well as a new novel to be published in 2019!
South Africa’s uncertain future explored in Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: The Role of Business in South Africa
Freed from the shackles of the Zuma regime, South Africa now has a decisive opportunity to take stock of what has gone wrong in the country since the advent of democracy and take appropriate corrective action. But will it? What are the chances of success?
The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela – a testament of his defiance and his resolve
To be published upon the centenary of his birth, The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela is a landmark work: the first, and only, authorised and authenticated collection of correspondence spanning the 27 years Mandela was held as a political prisoner.
Ndaba Mandela’s coming-of-age story – Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons from my Grandfather, Nelson Mandela
‘When I was eleven years old, I went to live with my grandfather, who helped me reclaim a different vision of the world and my place in it.’
Becoming Iman: A moving and entertaining memoir from award-winning journalist Iman Rappetti
Told with searing honesty and engaging humour, Iman Rappetti’s memoir Becoming Iman is as inspirational and charismatic as the author herself.
Born To Kwaito: Reflections on the Kwaito Generation – considering the meaning of kwaito music
‘Born To Kwaito is not only an examination of the history of the music genre; it is also a revisit of the relationship we have with the music, its stars and their own relationship with their art and themselves.’ – Thabiso Mahlape, BlackBird Books publisher.
On Leopard Rock – a memoir by no. 1 bestseller author Wilbur Smith
130 million books sold worldwide in 26 languages – now the global bestseller and ‘master storyteller’ tells his own story for the first time.