Peter Godwin’s memoir: Memories from exile

In 'Exit Wounds: A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars', Peter Godwin considers the life of émigrés, exiles and refugees — and grieves the many ...

Tall tales of an exasperating family

Damilare Kuku brings her signature humour, boldness and compassion to each member of a loveable but exasperating family.

Launch | ‘Chris van Wyk: Irascible Genius’ by Kevin van Wyk (July 18)

When he died in 2014, author Chris van Wyk left behind an impressive literary legacy. The scope of his work was broad — poetry, children’s books, ...

EXTRACT | ‘Children of Anguish and Anarchy’ by Tomi Adeyemi

Read the first chapter of Tomi Adeyemi's earth-shattering finale to her bestselling 'Legacy of Orïsha' series and stand a chance to win all three ...

Cape Town launch of ‘The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil’ by Shubnum Khan (May 15)

Join Shubnum Khan in conversation with Mohale Mashigo at the Book Lounge for the Cape Town launch of her second novel

EXTRACT | ‘The Near North’ by Ivan Vladislavić

Minky goes to the mall for essential supplies and comes back alarmed.

Joburg launch of ‘The Hidden’ by Fiona Snyckers

Join Fiona Snyckers in conversation with Gail Schimmel at the Joburg launch of 'The Hidden'.

Joburg launch of ‘The Near North’ by Ivan Vladislavić

'The Near North' is a vivid account of life in Johannesburg in times of crisis.

EXTRACT | ‘To My Sisters’ by Renée Kapuku and Courtney Daniella Boateng

‘Sisterhood’ has long been used in feminist rhetoric as one of the greatest devices women have in our arsenal in the fight against sexism, sexual ...

EXTRACT | ‘The Ghost of Sam Webster’ by Craig Higginson

Writer Daniel Hawthorne is packing up his mother’s house in Johannesburg when he hears about the disappearance of Sam Webster, the beautiful daughter ...