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Join Lauren Beukes for the launch of her new novel Bridge at The Book Lounge (8 Nov)

You are invited to the launch of Bridge by Lauren Beukes!

Crawling marvels and winged wonders – the making of Southern African Moths and their Caterpillars

Hermann Staude, Mike Picker and Charles Griffiths describe the craftsmanship involved in creating their guide Southern African Moths and their Caterpillars.

Why politics matters to prosperity – Greg Mills examines why some countries succeed while others fail in Rich State, Poor State

Africans are half as wealthy today compared to their global peers than they were at independence. There is a persistent default to economic crisis, and the appetite to carry out reforms never matches the rhetoric, says Dr Greg Mills. The reason Africa fails is … politics.

Five minutes with Lauren Beukes on her new novel Bridge

Bursting with humour, action and reality-bending experiences, Bridge is Lauren Beukes at her finest.

Don’t miss the launch of Penny Haw’s new novel The Woman at the Wheel at Liberty Books (31 Oct)

Penguin Random House invite you to the launch of The Woman at the Wheel by the brilliant Penny Haw!

Trouble in paradise – Sara Ochs on writing her debut novel, The Dive

Sara Ochs’s The Dive is an unputdownable thriller about the dark side of paradise.

Dianne Stewart on how to journal your way to a novel

Journaling is an accessible way for writers to hone their craft and keep track of details while writing a book, says Dianne Stewart, author and recipient of SA Children’s Laureate Award for her lifelong contribution to children’s literature.

‘Regret belongs to the past’ – Mikki Brammer on the ideas behind her novel The Collected Regrets of Clover

Mikki Brammer’s The Collected Regrets of Clover is a big-hearted and life-affirming debut about a death doula who, in caring for others at the end of their life, has forgotten how to live her own.

Are you feeling stuck and limited in your profession? Join Shea Karssing for the launch of Freelance Like a Boss in Cape Town (16 Oct)

Are you waiting for the next bonus, the next promotion, the next public holiday, the next best thing?

Don’t miss the launch of Zanele van Zyl’s new book Senidlile Kodwa? Have You Eaten Yet? (14 Oct)

Penguin Random House and the Mall of Africa invite you to the launch of Senidlile Kodwa? Have You Eaten Yet? by Zanele van Zyl.

Join Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall for the Cape Town launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better (28 Sep)

Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Why do some countries thrive while others struggle? Dive into Rich State, Poor State by Greg Mills for answers

Rich State, Poor State: Why Some Countries Succeed and Others Fail by Greg Mills is out now from Penguin Random House SA!

‘Really, I knew, I had lost my way long before.’ – Read an excerpt from Jane van der Riet’s debut novel How to Hide Inside a Three

Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from How to Hide Inside a Three, the debut novel by Jane van der Riet.

Join Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall for the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better at The Book Lounge (21 Sep)

Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Legends: People Who Changed South Africa for the Better by Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall.

Win one of three copies of Lauren Beukes’s new dazzlingly inventive speculative thriller Bridge

Ready to cross over into a captivating tale? Penguin Random House SA is giving away three copies of Bridge by acclaimed author Lauren Beukes!

Naomi Klein on the true threat of AI and her new book Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World

The brilliant Naomi Klein joined Penguin to answer some big questions on the reality-distorting algorithms, social media regulation and the true threat of AI.

[Watch] Find out more about the new Thursday Murder Club novel by Richard Osman – The Last Devil To Die!

British national treasure Richard Osman introduces the fourth book in the record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series, The Last Devil To Die!

Find out more about The Fraud by Zadie Smith – a writer at the peak of her powers

From acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, The Fraud is a kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, about who deserves to tell their story – and about who deserves to be believed.

Find out more about Bridge, the new book by Lauren Beukes

Bridge by Lauren Beukes is out now from Penguin Random House SA!

Try Jamie Oliver’s Herby steak & crispy potatoes from his new book 5 Ingredients Mediterranean

Jamie Oliver’s most popular cookbook goes Mediterranean in this mouthwatering follow-up!