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Information about the latest books and the people behind them
World Book Day 2012: SeanO picks a character
2012-04-19 If you could be any character in a book, who would you be and why?
Wêreldboekedag | World Book Day
2012-04-18 Ter viering van wêreldboekedag het LitNet bekendes gevra watter fiktiewe karakter uit ’n boek hulle graag sou wou wees, en waarom. | In celebration World Book Day LitNet asked a few well-known book lovers which fictional character from a book they would like to be, and why.
Crime scene clean-up: Someone has to do it ...
2012-04-11 After the success of the Afrikaans edition, Bloedsusters, the English edition of this remarkable story, Blood Sisters, is now available in bookstores nationwide!
New from Jacana: The Book of War
2012-04-10 James Whyle takes on the war genre with an eloquent narrative and a command of language and style that captures the fragility and bleakness of the time. There is no doubt that Whyle is a masterful storyteller.
James Whyle reads from The Book of War
2012-04-10 Listen to a recording of James Whyle reading from his upcoming novel The Book of War.
Picador's 40th Birthday Party: Back in black (and white)
2012-04-04 LitNet attended the first Open Book event for 2012, the celebration of Picador’s 40th birthday. Bibi Slippers took some black-and-white snaps at the event in the spirit of the redesign of the Picador classics.
Stones for My Father: Second Boer War remembered
2012-04-04 The scenes in the concentration camp are brutal and realistic. The smells of putrefaction and starvation seep through the page and Trilby Kent shows that she has done her research well.
The Doll that Grew: Q&A with Damaria Senne
2012-04-03 The Doll that Grew is the latest children’s story to be published by Damaria Senne, author of Boitshoko and owner of Damaria Senne Media cc. Christelle du Toit asked Damaria about the underlying themes in her book.
ANC congratulates Adam Small
2012-04-02 The African National Congress wishes to congratulate Adam Small on receiving the prestigious Hertzog Prize from the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns.
Happy 40th, Picador!
2012-03-29 To celebrate Picador’s 40th anniversary we are re-issuing some of our classic fiction titles. Among them you will find prize-winning books, books that have become global sales hits, books that caused huge controversy when published or were published to huge critical acclaim. Together they are a valuable set of must-reads.
Cape Town Book Fair
2012-03-29 After an almost two-year absence, The Cape Town Book Fair is back− remodeled and set to impress. The Fair will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 15 − 17 June.
City Soirée at The Book Lounge
2012-03-28 Attend the free City Soirée at The Book Lounge on 5 April 2012, featuring poet Toni Stuart and guitarist Philip Malan.
City Press and Tafelberg invest in nonfiction authors with annual award
2012-03-26 City Press and Tafelberg Publishers, an imprint of NB Publishers, are proud to announce their partnership in investing in nonfiction authors by means of an annual award. The award of R60 000 will be made on an annual basis to an author to fund the research for a nonfiction book on a subject of importance in the South African context.
Appointment of James Woodhouse as Publisher of Kwela Books
2012-03-20 NB Publishers is pleased to announce the appointment of James Woodhouse as Publisher of Kwela Books, effective from 1 April 2012.
Cup O' Thought on Poetry
2012-03-19 A vibrant new addition to the Durban poetry scene is emerging with The Cup O' Thought poetry sessions which kicked off the year with a rousing launch at the Alliance Francaise in January.
1 Club Festival – a fun filled children's festival at Exclusive Books
2012-03-19 This year, the 1 Club Festival will celebrate the very best of youth titles for children from the ages of three to 15 then catering for the older teen in the young adult category with many fabulous new reads, as well as classic children’s stories.
Speaking with many voices: The Cambridge History of South African Literature Cape Town launch
2012-03-15 LitNet attended the Cape Town launch of The Cambridge History of South African Literature at The Book Lounge and was left somewhat star-struck.
Dreaming about being a bestselling writer?
2012-03-12 International best- selling author, Albert Jack can equip you with the writing tools to get your manuscript published.
Yewande Omotoso, author of Bom Boy, in conversation with Janet van Eeden
2012-03-12 "I loved Omotoso’s flirtation with magic realism in some parts of the story and I look forward to more of this from her in the future. Her skill lies in the subtlety of her character creations. Omotoso is definitely an author to watch."