Books and writers

Somewhere on the Border - an inter-review

Janet van Eeden 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

Jonathan Amid 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

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

Imke van Heerden 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

Imke van Heerden 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

Elizabeth Joss 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

Janet van Eeden 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

Margie Orford 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

Louise Anne Buchler 2012-01-25 No matter who you are, love comes at a price ...

Being flows in Malikhanye

Kyle Allen 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.

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