New books
Johannesburg. Made in China, the 9th book of the acclaimed series Wake Up, This is Joburg, launches at Fourthwall Books
Fourthwall Books invites you to the launch of Johannesburg. Made in China, the 9th book of the acclaimed series Wake Up, This is Joburg, by photographer Mark Lewis and writer Tanya Zack.
Keorapetse Kgositsile’s Homesoil in My Blood – a selection from his life’s work – out soon from Xarra Books
A new book of poetry by Keorapetse Kgositsile will be out soon from Xarra Books. The book, titled Homesoil in My Blood: …
Teko Modise’s new book The Curse of Teko Modise will reveal ‘shocking stuff’ – including how he consulted ‘a powerful medicine man’ from the Congo
The book reveals how Teko Modise consulted with ‘a powerful medicine man – a king from the Congo’ to help break the curse that prevented him from winning a trophy.
Presenting the new book by Ben Okri – The Magic Lamp: Dreams of Our Age, illustrated by Rosemary Clunie
A new collection of meditations and stories from Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri, and illustrated by Rosemary Clunie.
An all-in-one guide to hiking trails, the right equipment and dealing with emergencies: Hiking Trails of South Africa
Whether you’re just getting into hiking, or have been on the trails for years, this is the book for you!
Presenting New Times – the new novel from Rehana Rossouw
New Times is the much-anticipated new novel from Rehana Rossouw, the acclaimed and award-winning author of What Will People Say?,
Join Anya Schiffrin, George Lugalambi and Anton Harber for a discussion of investigative journalism written by Africans in Africa
Africa Muckraking is the first collection of investigative and campaigning journalism written by Africans and about Africa.
The first proven plan to reverse Alzheimer’s Disease
In The End of Alzheimer’s, Dr Dale Bredesen offers real hope to anyone looking to prevent and even reverse Alzheimer’s Disease and the cognitive decline of dementia.
New book alert: Oliver Tambo Remembered, edited by Zweledinga Pallo Jordan
Oliver Tambo Remembered is a salute to one of South Africa’s most remarkable individuals.
Good news for fans of Jack Reacher! The Midnight Line by Lee Child is out now
Jack Reacher is back, and he’ll stop at nothing.
Ronnie Kasrils’s new gripping exposé – A Simple Man: Kasrils and the Zuma Enigma
A Simple Man: Kasrils and the Zuma Enigma is a page-turner that courageously exposes the intrigues underway and threats to our young democracy.
The Red-Haired Woman – the 10th novel from Nobel Prize-winner Orhan Pamuk
The virtuosic and spell-binding new novel from Orhan Pamuk – the Nobel Prize-winner’s 10th – The Red-Haired Woman.
Joburg, Cape Town and Durban launch details for Specialised Cooking: The Recce Way
Jonathan Ball Publishers cordially invite you to the launches of Specialised Cooking: The Recce Way by Justin Vermaak and Douw Steyn.
Launch of A Simple Man: Kasrils and the Zuma Enigma – a fast-paced, thriller-style memoir
Jacana Media invites you to the launch of A Simple Man: Kasrils and the Zuma Enigma by Ronnie Kasrils.
Selfies, Sexts and Smartphones: The book every South African teenager (and their parents) should read
Essential reading for all South African teenagers on the major issues they face in the digital age.
The Wren Hunt, the new book by Mary Watson, out from Bloomsbury in February 2018
Mary Watson’s new novel The Wren Hunt will be published by Bloomsbury in February 2018.
A new book from Zakes Mda – Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa
Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa is a new collection of non-fiction by the prolific author Zakes Mda.
Tom Hanks presents his first book of short stories: Uncommon Type
Uncommon Type is a collection of 17 wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.
Is there a need for Black Consciousness today? A new book investigates
The Black Consciousness Reader, a new book from Jacana Media, will be out in October.
Marian Keyes introduces her new novel, The Break
The Break by Marian Keyes: a hilarious and insightful tale about a runaway husband from the internationally bestselling writer of smart, funny fiction.