Books and writers
Information about the latest books and the people behind them
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.
Call for Submissions for the 4th FEMRITE Regional Women Writers’ Residence
2012-01-26 Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) calls for submissions for her 4th Regional Women Writers Residence to be held in November 2012.
Exclusive Books Summer Sale: Winners announced
2012-01-25 The Exclusive Books Summer Sale starts nationwide on Friday 27th January. It’s the perfect opportunity to snap up books that you have always wanted and choose your favourite read to unwind with.
Margie Orford, author of Daddy’s Girl, in conversation with Janet van Eeden
2012-01-25 Janet van Eeden picks the krimi brain of South Africa's female krimi writer supreme, Margie Orford
A Private Affair – Love comes at a price
2012-01-25 No matter who you are, love comes at a price ...
Being flows in Malikhanye
2012-01-25 Malikhanye is Mxolisi Nyezwa’s third collection of poetry, continuing his trend of potent and highly lyrical poetry containing the reality of a landscape that is both political and personal, both painful and beautiful, in writing filled with intense and startlingly evocative imagery.
2013 Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards
2012-01-24 Maskew Miller Longman invites you to submit your unpublished and original novel/s for the 2013 Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards.
2012 Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards Writers Workshops
2012-01-24 Are you a new writer in need of guidance & inspiration or an experienced author seeking tips on how to write a youth novel?
The Loss Library and Other Unfinished Stories: artful and ingenious
2012-01-18 Jonathan Amid reads Ivan Vladislavic's latest offering and comes to the conclusion that it is all but unmissable.
Best reads of the year 2011
2012-01-18 Janet van Eeden picks the ten most memorable books that made an appearance on her bedside table last year
McIntosh Polela in conversation with Janet van Eeden about his memoir My Father, My Monster
2012-01-18 Janet van Eeden reads My Father, My Monster and speaks to author McIntosh Polela about the past, the present and his future literary projects
Oepse Daisy recommended for those with itchy feet
2012-01-16 This new collection of 27 travel sketches takes us on a journey around the globe with master raconteur Johan Bakkes.
Sculpting the Earth eye-catching and soothing
2012-01-13 Jenna Burchell reads Strijdom van der Merwe's new book, Sculpting the Earth