Books and writers
Information about the latest books and the people behind them
African Library: Little Mother
2012-03-09 “Cristina Ali Farah’s fine, moving and exhortatory text exhibits a large talent.”
Big Book Chain Chat #85: The orgasm of writing
2012-03-09 “Excruciatingly delicious and yet endurable, it lasts a lot longer than the clitoral/penile orgasm. In fact, it is a way of life if you choose it to be.” Gillian Schutte on the writing process.
South African English – a “mixed masala”?
2012-03-08 The sun may have set on the English Empire, but the English language continues to spread and proliferate across the globe
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness comes highly recommended
2012-03-08 In her latest memoir, Alexandra Fuller regales us with what is largely the story of her mother, Nicola Fuller – or as she likes to be introduced, “Nicola Fuller of Central Africa”.
After just now an account of postmodernity
2012-03-08 Gillian Schutte’s After just now can best be described as a psychic, spiritual and historical travelogue, the non-linear account of a private and shared journey.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards: Reminder of closing date
2012-03-07 Maskew Miller Longman publishers are running their annual Literature Awards competition for the category of youth novels.
Photos: From Malan to Mbeki book launch
2012-02-23 On Tuesday, 21 February 2012 a small crowd gather in parliament. Most of the people present work here anyway, during the day, but tonight they are attending the book launch of From Malan to Mbeki.
Somewhere on the Border - an inter-review
2012-02-22 Anthony Akerman, playwright, in conversation with Janet van Eeden, about the republication of his play Somewhere on the Border
Ants in the Big Onion: A bustling, warm-hearted romp
2012-02-21 I would recommend Ants in the Big Onion to readers that can look past the perfunctory title and jarring cover design, those willing to suspend disbelief in service of a genuinely warm-hearted, good-natured and mostly well-written frolic in the deep end of the new South Africa.
Johannesburg launch of The Cambridge History of South African Literature
2012-02-21 Achmat Dangor, novelist, and Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will speak on South African literary history.
Cape Town launch: The Cambridge History of South African Literature
2012-02-20 The Cambridge University Press is launching the The Cambridge History of South African Literature. Professor Njabulo Ndebele, novelist, critic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, will speak on South African literary history.
Leave the Door Open and the Lights On
2012-02-15 February is Crime and Thriller Month at Exclusive Books. Win 1 of 5 complete Crime/Thriller sets of novels from Exclusive Books.
AE Ballakisten in conversation with Janet van Eeden
2012-02-15 Janet van Eeden talks to AE Ballakisten about his new collection of poetry, Talking to a Tree, Poems of a Fragile World
“For the reader in Benoni, and the reader in Beijing”: UK launch of the The Cambridge History of South African Literature
2012-02-10 On Friday 3 February 2012, with the winter sun setting on the week, academics and students met in the Berrick Saul Building’s beloved “Tree House” at the University of York to celebrate the UK launch of The Cambridge History of South African Literature.
Kalk Bay Books presents A Celebration of Ingrid Jonker
2012-02-09 Following the successful release of the film, Black Butterflies last year, there has been renewed interest in the poetry and life of Ingrid Jonker. Kalk Bay Books presents A Celebration of Ingrid Jonker with Antjie Krog, Ingrid de Kok & Professor Louise Viljoen
Seen around: Derek Attridge, Isobel Dixon, David Attwell, Margie Orford and Michael Green
2012-02-09 Derek Attridge, Isobel Dixon, David Attwell, Margie Orford and Michael Green at the launch of The Cambridge History of SA Literature.
The Sea of Wise Insects a macabre tale of a tormented soul
2012-02-08 Alice Wolfe, misunderstood protagonist and victim of unfortunate events, is involved in a car accident that will forever change her life.
Call for Applications: International Writers Project at Brown University
2012-01-27 The Brown Department of Literary Arts and Thomas J. Watson Institute for International Studies are seeking applications and nominations for the 2012 - 2013 International Writers Project Fellowship.
Gallows Hill not a match for Daddy's Girl
2012-01-26 Gallows Hill is the fourth novel in the Clare Hart series, which has made Margie Orford one of this country’s most successful crime novelists.