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Join Zorah Booley Samaai for the launch of her new cookbook The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking

Penguin Random House invite you to the launch of The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking by Zorah Booley Samaai!

Revenge is an act of passion – don’t miss the launch of David Lambkin’s novel Whisper of Death (18 Jul)

Join Penguin Random House SA for the much-anticipated launch of Whisper of Death by David Lambkin!

Unravelling the truth – James-Brent Styan on Markus Jooste, Steinhoff and his new book, The Dirty Secrets of the Rich and Powerful

Markus Jooste, central to Steinhoff’s collapse, faced parliament unrepentant. James-Brent Styan reflects on their encounter, Jooste’s subsequent demise, and unanswered questions in this thought piece, that also urges vigilance and awareness of the real risk involved in daily dealings.

[Watch] China Mieville introduces The Book of Elsewhere, written in collaboration with the legendary Keanu Reeves

In The Book of Elsewhere, the legendary Keanu Reeves and inimitable writer China Miéville team up on a genre-bending epic of ancient powers, modern war and an outcast who cannot die.

Reviving a passion for birds – Nick Newman chats about honouring his father’s legacy with Newman’s Birds by Colour

Despite growing up in a bird-loving household, Nick Newman didn’t initially share his father Kenneth’s passion for all things feathered. However, as time went on, nature was victorious and Nick made the journey from a bored child driving through the Kruger Park to revising Newman’s Birds by Colour, and honouring his father’s legacy.

Don’t miss Robin Sharma live in Cape Town! (2 Jul)

Bestselling author and top leadership expert Robin Sharma will be in Cape Town for an exclusive event to launch his new book, The Wealth Money Can’t Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life.

Join James-Brent Styan at The Book Lounge for the launch of his new book The Dirty Secrets of The Rich and Powerful (27 Jun)

Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of The Dirty Secrets of The Rich and Powerful by James-Brent Styan.

‘Many people forget that I am separate from Tannie Maria’ – an interview with Sally Andrew on her brand-new cookbook

Sally Andrew, creator of the bestselling Tannie Maria series, has published a cookbook with Penguin Random House!

Medea Unveiled – Rosie Hewlett chats about her dark and epic feminist retelling of Medea

Women in Greek Mythology have historically been relegated to roles as villains or victims due to the patriarchal society of Ancient Greece, but the recent resurgence of myth retellings by female voices is reclaiming their stories and allowing them to be seen as heroes, says Rosie Hewlett.

‘Listen for the Lie is very much a book that came from the characters’ – Amy Tintera chats about her debut novel for adults

Amy Tintera is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels for young adults. Listen for the Lie is her adult debut. She chats here about structuring the book around a podcast, and balancing humour and romance with crime and mystery.

Five minutes with Sven Axelrad on his new novel God’s Pocket

Sven Axelrad is seldom seen without his dog. His dog and a pen and piece of paper. How else will he be able to write down what is happening in the town of Vivo?

Don’t miss the launch of the long-awaited new edition of Newman’s Birds by Colour at the Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay (15 Jun)

Struik Nature and the Kogelberg branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa invite you to the launch of Newman’s Birds by Colour.

Opposites attract – Emily Henry introduces her joyful new novel, Funny Story

Emily Henry is back with Funny Story – a relatable, hilarious and cathartic rom-com built around the struggle of making friends as an adult and the familial relationships that shape who we are.

Flavours of the Karoo and New York – try this cheesecake recipe from Recipes to Live For: A Tannie Maria Cookbook

Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from Recipes to Live For: A Tannie Maria Cookbook by Sally Andrew!

Read an excerpt from Spoilt Ballots – the definitive history of elections in South Africa

As South Africans head to the polls this week, Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from Spoilt Ballots: The Elections that Shaped South Africa, from Shaka to Cyril by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Don’t miss the launch of the long-awaited new edition of the much-loved guide, Newman’s Birds by Colour

Struik Nature and Exclusive Books Sandton City invite you to the launch of Newman’s Birds by Colour.

Don’t miss the launch of Sven Axelrad’s new novel God’s Pocket at Love Books (28 May)

Penguin Random House SA and Love Books invite you to the launch of God’s Pocket by Sven Axelrad.

‘South Africa’s murder rate has again broken records’ – Karl Kemp expounds on his new book Why We Kill: Mob Justice and the New Vigilantism in South Africa

‘If you’ve ever wondered why South Africa is such a violent place, why we seem so obsessed with violence, and how we seemingly live surrounded by the potential for violence at all times, you should read this book.’

Career opportunity at Penguin Random House SA: Accounts Payable Administrator, Midrand

Penguin Random House SA is looking for a methodical, organised and solutions-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to manage the administration of the company accounts payable in accordance with company policies and authority limits.

Don’t miss Sally Andrew in Joburg for the launch of her new Tannie Maria-themed cookbook Recipes to Live For (22 May)

Penguin Random House SA is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated book launch of Recipes to Live For by Sally Andrew!