New releases
Her Story: Daughters of Modjadji – the first book published by Khaloza Books – out this month
Her Story. Daughters of Modjadji/ Umlando Wakhe. Amadodakazi endlovukazi uModjadji is the first in a planned children’s book series for 7-12 year old girls that features African women whose lives inspire. The women in the book are from diverse settings, and their stories reflect not only the multiple roles that women play in society, but also the obstacles they face as a result of race, class and most importantly; their gender.
The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects: Bringing the war to life through 100 iconic artefacts
The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects brings the victories and the tragedies – the full extent of the human drama behind this war – to life through 100 iconic artefacts.
‘Anytime I’m stuck, I pick up a book and read: Good writing inspires creativity!’ – Mary Lynn Bracht chats about writing her debut novel, White Chrysanthemum
White Chrysanthemum, the powerful and moving debut novel by Mary Lynn Bracht, is out now from Penguin Random House South Africa.
A major novel from bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver announced for 2018
Barbara Kingsolver fans will not have to wait much longer for a new book from the award-winning author.
A Long Way From Home – the new thrilling high speed story by award-winning author Peter Carey
A Long Way From Home, the new novel from two-times Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey, is out soon from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
An exclusive escort to Johannesburg’s rich and powerful women: Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop
The air is hot and humid, and there’s a Joburg thunderstorm brewing on the horizon.
18 new fiction books to look out for in 2018! What are you most excited to read?
Pan Macmillan SA has shared 18 of the novels that will be available to read in 2018.
A remarkable 10-year-old – Read an excerpt from The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan
Superbly researched and enormously gripping, The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan by Sebastian Mallaby is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Out now from the Picador Africa Heritage Series: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s 491 Days; Eight Days in September and Oliver Tambo Remembered
Three important South African books have been republished as part of the Picador Africa Heritage Series.
New poetry from Alice Walker in the ‘playfully imaginative and intensely moving’ Taking the Arrow out of the Heart
Mindful poems about tolerance, justice and hope for the future, by Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple.
What went so badly wrong with land restitution? A new book investigates
A new book titled Rights to Land: A Guide to Tenure Upgrading and Restitution in South Africa, by William Beinart, Peter Delius and Michelle Hay, is out now from Jacana Media and Good Governance Africa.
First look at Knucklebone, the debut novel from Nechama Brodie
‘A cracking novel. Brilliant original writing. The pace is insane – in a good way’
– Sarah Lotz, author of The Three, Day Four and The White Road.
First look for everyone on social media – here is the cover for ‘Knucklebone’ (Pan Macmillan). On sale February 2018. #knucklebonenovel
Discover the methods for success with Jeremy Maggs’s new book WIN! Compelling conversations with 20 successful South Africans
WIN! Inspiring Interviews with SA’s Top 20 Leaders by Jeremy Maggs – out soon from Jacana Media!
The new Sigma Force novel from James Rollins: The Demon Crown
From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins, the latest riveting and suspenseful thriller in the Sigma Force series: The Demon Crown.
A charming feast for the senses: Alexander McCall Smith’s new novel, My Italian Bulldozer
The bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series returns with an irresistible new novel about one man’s adventures in the Italian countryside.
Read the first chapter of Still Me, the new novel from Jojo Moyes
It was the moustache that reminded me I was no longer in England: a solid, grey millipede firmly obscuring the man’s upper lip; a Village People moustache, a cowboy moustache, the miniature head of a broom that meant business. You just didn’t get that kind of moustache at home. I couldn’t tear my eyes from it.
A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremism in Africa – an extraordinary work of literary journalism by Alexis Okeowo
Okeowo creates a vivid narrative of Africans who are courageously resisting their continent’s wave of fundamentalism.
Frogs of Southern Africa: Now updated to include 12 new species
Frogs of Southern Africa: A Complete Guide is the perfect gift for amateur ‘froggers’ or professional scientists.
Jürgen Schadeberg’s memoir The Way I See It: A Key Figure in South African Photography
A behind-the-scenes journey with a legendary DRUM photojournalist and visual storyteller.
First look at Under Glass, the new novel from Claire Robertson
Penguin Random House South Africa has released details of the new Claire Robertson novel, to be released in January 2018.