News & Reviews
Tannie Maria Returns: Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2 Brings More Mystery and Mouthwatering Moments
13 February 2025
After captivating audiences in over 100 countries, Recipes for Love &
Murder returns for a thrilling second season. Based on Sally Andrew’s
bestselling Tannie Maria novels, this South African series masterfully
blends crime, drama, and irresistible food. Set in the scenic Karoo
town of Prince Albert, season two promises more...
Go Beyond the Pages with The Penguin Insider
12 December 2024
Calling all book lovers! Penguin Random House South Africa is thrilled to
introduce The Penguin Insider: A Podcast for Book Lovers – your new go-to
for everything literary. In a world overflowing with book recommendations
and literary discussions, The Penguin Insider carves out a space that’s both
insightful and...
Samantha Harvey’s Novel ‘Orbital’ Wins the Booker Prize 2024
21 November 2024
In November 2024, Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for
her novel Orbital. This is the second time that Harvey has been
recognised for her work – in 2009, she was longlisted for her
novel, The Wilderness. Harvey is also the author of the novels
All is Song, Dear Thief and The Western ...
Scoop a Fiction Sundae
15 October 2024
Boy, do we have some irresistible literary treats for you! We celebrate the
vibrant stories that challenge the status quo and ignite change. From the
brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott, who disrupts the 1960s cooking scene while
empowering women to redefine their lives in Lessons in Chemistry, to the
heart-wrenching saga of forbidden love...
Celebrating Excellence with the 2024 Sunday Times Literary Awards Shortlist
13 September 2024
The 2024 Sunday Times Literary Awards celebrate 34 years of showcasing
South Africa’s finest non-fiction writing and 23 years of fiction that transports
readers to captivating worlds. In partnership with Exclusive Books, winners
receive R100,000 each. This year’s shortlist features three of the books we
are proud to have...
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