New releases
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.
It’s coming! Pre-order your copy of John Green’s new book Turtles All the Way Down
The wait is over! John Green, the number 1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back!
Half historic epic, half thriller: The spectacular new book from Ken Follett
The third installment in Ken Follet’s captivating Kingsbridge series will be hitting South African shelves on 21 September!
How to manipulate a blesser – Read an excerpt from Angela Makholwa’s new novel The Blessed Girl
I barely scraped through matric and I have never spent a single day in a university lecture hall. What I lack in academic qualifications, I more than make up for in my street smarts. My role model is Donald Trump.
Sisonke Msimang reveals the cover for her upcoming memoir, Always Another Country
Sisonke Msimang’s first book, a memoir titled Always Another Country, will be out from Jonathan Ball Publishers in October.
A vital new book – Khwezi: The remarkable story of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo by Redi Tlhabi
Khwezi: The remarkable story of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo, the new book by Redi Tlhabi, is out this week.
Celebrating the words of Steve Biko 40 years after his death
Steve Biko, legendary anti-apartheid activist and leader of the Black Consciousness movement, died in detention at just 30 years old on 12 September 1977, 40 years ago.
Remember Can Themba on the 50th anniversary of his death at the launch of The House Of Truth by Siphiwo Mahala
The House of Truth by Siphiwo Mahala – a play inspired by the life of Can Themba – will be launched this month.
Stephen King’s End of Watch: The terrifying final episode in the Bill Hodges trilogy
Stephen King’s End of Watch – out now! – is the spectacular finale to the New York Times bestselling trilogy that began with Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers.
Letters to my Comrades: Interventions and Excursions – the new book by Z Pallo Jordan
Z Pallo Jordan’s new book, Letters to my Comrades: Interventions and Excursions, is the ultimate collection of his piercing yet embraceable thoughts and inquiries.
The White Road – the chilling new thriller from Sarah Lotz – out in June
The White Road, the much anticipated new book by Sarah Lotz, is out in June from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
New book exposes the world of professional hitmen in South Africa
When you next sit down at your local coffee shop, look around you: there may just be a professional hitman sitting at the next table. As author Mark Shaw reveals in this highly original and informative book, the ‘upper world’ sails perilously close to the underworld.
First look at Achmat Dangor’s new novel, Dikeledi
Achmat Dangor’s new novel, Dikeledi, is out in September from Pan Macmillan.