Archive Penguin Random House South Africa

Got Cabin Fever?

This month, everyone’s favourite Wimpy Kid, Greg Heffley, is back in the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever. The sixth book in this bestselling series releases worldwide on 16 November and you can check out the official book trailer here!

Jeff Kinney, Greg’s creator, even made a video especially for his South African fans, so take a look and see what’s in store for Greg and the Heffleys.

And you can also see Jeff virtually live in your school, library or home on 2 December! Register here to find out all the details.

A message from John van de Ruit about Spud 4

To those who aren't appalled at the thought of another Spud book coming, I bring you good news. There is another Spud book coming. When I say coming, I don't mean coming coming, but rather as a euphemism for "in due course" or "languidly anon." I have noticed that a number of you have voiced your heartfelt derision at the length of time it has taken for the 4th and final Spud book to emerge. I agree August 2012 sounds like an eternity to wait for publication, but it isn't as long as many of you are making out.

Johan Stemmet vertel alles

In ‘n onderhoud met Johan Stemmet vra ons hom oor sy lewe, sy onderbaadjies en sy nuwe boek Woord vir Woord.

Q: Het jy dit geniet om jou boek, Woord vir Woord, te skryf? Wat kan lesers verwag?

World Cup Fever

By now, you should all be in the swing of things as far as the Rugby World Cup is concerned and we hope you’re looking forward to our next clash with Fiji on Saturday!

Pierre Spies and More Than Rugby

Explosive loose forward Pierre Spies has just been named the Captain of the Bulls team for the Super 15. You can read more about the announcement here.

In his new book, More than Rugby, we learn about Pierre's faith, his family and his triumphs – the story behind the man.

Win a copy of Surfer’s Code

‘Over the last 37 years, I have travelled and surfed many of the world’s best waves and have surfed with many of the world’s greatest surfers. Some very special surfers have a unique connection with the ocean and a sense of how they fit into the universe. I have taken pieces of wisdom from these surfers, and other people, and have used them throughout my surfing life.’ – Shaun Tomson

Exclusive extract from Morgan Tsvangirai’s new book

Morgan Tsvangirai: At the Deep End is the story of a man who through everything he has endured has remained committed to working for peace and democracy for all in his country, and in the process become a beacon of hope for a beleaguered nation.

Read below for an exclusive extract from the book, as Prime Minister Tsvangirai speaks openly about dealing with the Mugabe regime:

WIN a Roald Dahl boxset when you celebrate his birthday!

There are only four days until Roald Dahl’s birthday (on 13 September) and this year, we’ll be celebrating Roald Dahl Day in style. 2011 is a double celebration, as it’s been 50 years since James and the Giant Peach was first published, so our celebrations this year are inspired by the book.

Archive

November 16th, 2011