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‘Writing is like removing your own appendix with a pair of rusty scissors’ – Mark Winkler chats about his new book Theo and Flora

Mark Winkler discusses his new novel, Theo & Flora, and why writing is like performing surgery on yourself.

‘She was with you in Durban, wasn’t she?’ Read an excerpt from Theo and Flora, the new novel from Mark Winkler

If you’re still waiting to pick up your copy of Theo & Flora by Mark Winkler, here’s an extract to keep you going!

Don’t miss the launch of Sihle Khumalo’s new book Rainbow Nation My Zulu Arse at Love Books

Voyaging from the northernmost part of South Africa right to the south, Sihle Khumalo noses his car down freeways and back roads into small towns, townships, and villages, some of which you’ll have trouble finding on a map.

Join Mark Winkler for the launch of his new novel Theo and Flora at The Book Lounge, with Rachel Zadok

Umuzi and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Theo and Flora, the delightful new novel from Mark Winkler!

A voyage around Mzansi – rants and raves included! Sihle Khumalo’s new book Rainbow Nation My Zulu Arse

Rainbow Nation My Zulu Arse, the new book from Sihle Khumalo, is out now from Umuzi!

‘This book is a blessing’ – Tracey Farren reviews The Enumerations by Máire Fisher

The Enumerations is not only luminous with love and elegantly written but meticulously researched. This combination of gifts makes it not only a powerful read but a deeply healing book for people and families who are struggling with psychological ‘conditions’ or the condition of being, well, human. This book is a blessing.

Join Mark Winkler for the launch of Theo and Flora, with Rahla Xenopoulos at The Book Lounge

Umuzi and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Theo and Flora, the new novel from Mark Winkler!

Laugh-out-loud funny with a poignant undertow of sorrow – Mark Winkler’s new novel Theo and Flora

When novelist Charlie Wasserman’s wife Sascha divorces him, he finds a box of letters among the belongings his investment-banker wife did not care to remove when she signed over their house and asked never to be contacted by him again.

‘He just took over the story’ – Máire Fisher chats about the main character in her new novel The Enumerations

In The Enumerations, Fisher scrupulously explores the effects of mental conditions on a family. She shows the great power of those who hold us as we learn to harness the strength within us.

Don’t miss Máire Fisher at Love Books for the launch of The Enumerations, with Fiona Snyckers

Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of The Enumerations by Máire Fisher, the author of Birdseye.

Cover reveal! Zakes Mda’s new novel The Zulus of New York

Umuzi has revealed the cover for Zakes Mda’s new novel The Zulus of New York!

‘Noah Groome is strung out.’ – Read an extract from The Enumerations, the new novel from Máire Fisher

Penguin Random House has shared an excerpt from The Enumerations by Máire Fisher, the author of Birdseye.

Don’t miss the launch of Máire Fisher’s new novel The Enumerations in Cape Town

Penguin Random House and Wordsworth Books invite you to the launch of The Enumerations by Máire Fisher, the author of Birdseye.

Read an excerpt from Sleeper, the new novel from Mike Nicol

Sleeper, the new novel from Mike Nicol, is out in August 2018 from Umuzi!

Join Imraan Coovadia at The Book Lounge for the Cape Town launch of A Spy in Time with Ashraf Jamal

You are invited to the launch of Imraan Coovadia’s new novel, A Spy in Time, a dazzlingly original tale for extraordinary times.

Join Imraan Coovadia and Richard Poplak at Love Books for the launch of A Spy in Time

You are invited to the launch of Imraan Coovadia’s new novel, A Spy in Time, a dazzlingly original tale for extraordinary times.

RIP David Goldblatt, 1930–2018

David Goldblatt was a brilliant photographer, social commentator, and altogether decent human being, and he will be greatly missed.

Don’t miss the launch of The Season of Glass by Rahla Xenopoulos at the new Issy’s Coffee and Gift Shop

Umuzi invite you to the launch of The Season of Glass by Rahla Xenopoulos.

Don’t miss Rahla Xenopoulos in conversation with Fred Strydom for the launch of The Season Of Glass

Umuzi and Love Books invite you to the launch of The Season of Glass by Rahla Xenopoulos.

An extraordinary tale for extraordinary times: Win a copy of A Spy in Time

Win a copy of Imraan Coovadia’s new book, A Spy in Time, as well as Tales of the Metric System, courtesy of Umuzi!