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Rebecca Davis reviews Mamphela Ramphele’s Dreams, Betrayal and Hope
Mamphela Ramphele’s latest book is called Dreams, Betrayal and Hope. If the order of the “hope” and “betrayal” were swapped, it might be an apt description of the journey of many Agang voters.
Don’t miss Simon Bruinders at Love Books to chat about A Handful of Earth with Hamilton Wende
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to join us for the launch of A Handful of Earth by Simon Bruinders.
Cover revealed for Fred Strydom’s new novel The Inside-Out Man – a jazzy and surreal mind-bender
We are thrilled to reveal the cover of The Inside-Out Man by renowned South African author Fred Strydom, which will release in May this year through Umuzi.
Check out Penguin Random House SA’s book club selection for April
If you love to read and belong to a book club then this is where you can discover our latest suggestions. We pick the perfect book club reads; those books we know will delight and enthrall anyone who’s passionate about reading.
Read an excerpt from John Boyne’s new novel The Heart’s Invisible Furies
In this, Boyne’s most transcendent work to date, we are shown the story of Ireland from the 1940s to today through the eyes of one ordinary man. The Heart’s Invisible Furies is a novel to make you laugh and cry while reminding us all of the redemptive power of the human spirit.
‘The impact of Black Consciousness needs to be harnessed again’ – excerpt from Mamphela Ramphele’s Dreams, Betrayal and Hope
In Dreams, Betrayal and Hope, a searing critique of what’s gone wrong in the public and private sectors, Mamphela Ramphele turns to the tenets of black consciousness and argues for an ‘emotional settlement’ to heal the trauma of colonialism and apartheid that still ravages both black and white communities.
Need a read? Have a browse of Penguin Random House SA’s book club selection
If you love to read and belong to a book club then this is where you can discover our latest suggestions. In this section, we pick the perfect book club reads; those books we know will delight and enthrall anyone who’s passionate about reading.
Read an excerpt from A Thousand Tales of Johannesburg, Harry Kalmer’s ode to the city
“There was no cream in the fridge. She looked at her watch. The Spar in Kitchener Avenue and the Pick n Pay in Darras Centre would both be shut.
“She sent an SMS to Bosman: Bring sour cream.”
Out now! You Lost Me by bestselling author Marita van der Vyver
You Lost Me is bestselling author Marita van der Vyver’s thirteenth novel, a story about life’s thunder clouds and the bonds between us that offer shelter. It is a tale of disillusionment and loss, told with warmth and wicked humour.
