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Nguni Cattle attend Book Launch

12. August 2011

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The reissue of Marguerite Poland’s classic Recessional for Grace was attended by a large number of her fans, as well as a herd of beautiful Nguni cattle. Marguerite explained to those present how Nguni cattle get their very poetic names such as ‘Stones in the River’, ‘Flies in the Buttermilk’ and my personal favourite ‘Beast whose thighs [...]

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Michael Robotham speaks about his recent SA tour

5. August 2011

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Watch a video of author Michael Robotham speaking about his recent trip to South Africa and why he thinks we’re all so fascinated with crime novels…plus he mentions his new book The Wreckage.

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Christopher Hope in Greyton

5. August 2011

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We’re lucky enough to have renowned author Christopher Hope in South Africa this week, to launch his brand new novel Shooting Angels. You can see him at the Greyton Book Club Festival from 5 – 7th August, followed by the The Writers Workshop  (also in Greyton) from the 8th – 11th August.

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Four of our books on Booker 2011 longlist

27. July 2011

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 We’re thrilled that four of our books have made it on to the Man Booker 2011 fiction longlist! The shortlist will be announced on the 6th of September and the winner on 18 October. Below are the ones we’re rooting for: Jamrach’s Menagerie, The Sisters Brothers, A Cupboard Full of Coats and Snowdrops Why not read a few and [...]

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Exhibit A by Sarah Lotz

17. April 2009

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Exhibit A Sarah Lotz EAN: 9780143025726 Format: Paperback Release Date: 1 May 2009 [...]

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Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer

17. April 2009

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Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox Eoin Colfer EAN: 9780141322209 Format: Paperback Release [...]

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Gypsy by Lesley Pearse

17. April 2009

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Gypsy Lesley Pearse EAN: 9780141030494 Format: Paperback Release Date: 1 May 2009 Recommended Retail Price: R120 Liverpool, 1893, and tragedy sends Beth Bolton on a journey far from home … Fifteen-year-old Beth’s dreams are shattered when she, her brother Sam and baby sister Molly are orphaned. Sam believes that only in America can they make their fortunes so, reluctantly leaving Molly [...]

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The Case of the Imaginary Detective by Karen Joy Fowler

10. March 2009

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The Case of the Imaginary Detective Karen Joy Fowler EAN: 9780141023564 Format: Paperback Release Date: 1 March 2009 Recommended Retail Price: R140 Rima Lanisell has a habit of losing things – car keys, sunglasses, lovers, family members. [...]

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Typhoon by Charles Cumming

10. March 2009

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Typhoon Charles Cumming EAN: 9780718147365 Format: Paperback Release Date: 1 July 2008 Recommended Retail Price: R180 Hong Kong 1997 – only a few short months of British rule remain before the the territory returns to Chinese rule. [...]

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PopCo by Scarlett Thomas

10. March 2009

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PopCo Scarlett Thomas EAN: 9781847673350 Format: Paperback Release Date: 1 March 2009 Recommended Retail Price: R130 Alice Butler has been receiving some odd messages – all anonymous, all written in code. Are they from someone at PopCo, [...]

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