Authors & Events
What’s Hiding in the Shadows? Holly Black Knows
15 October 2025
Holly Black has long been the reigning queen of dark, seductive fantasy
— and Thief of Night, her sequel to Book of Night, proves exactly why.
Returning to a shadow-soaked world where secrets have weight and
magic comes at a price, Black deepens the story of Charlie Hall, a morally
grey thief entangled with forces far beyond her...
Why Richard Osman Loves Writing Villains as Much as Heroes
11 September 2025
Richard Osman returns with his much-loved crew of unlikely sleuths in
The Impossible Fortune, a story laced with mystery, mischief, and the
kind of humour only he can deliver. This latest instalment plays with
ideas of luck, money, and the everyday quirks that make both heroes
and villains feel recognisably human – even when murder...
IN THEIR OWN WORDS | Jamie Oliver, Sifo the Cooking Husband & Leon van Nierop
10 September 2025
Looking for inspiration, stories, and fresh ideas? Our authors are here
to share their passions, insights, and the journeys behind their books.
From Jamie Oliver’s energising new approach to health, to Sifo the
Cooking Husband’s celebration of food and family, to bold explorations
of AI, joy, and timeless South African heritage...
Fred Khumalo’s Words Take the Stage
11 August 2025
Joburg Theatre brings to life Dancing the Death Drill, a profoundly
moving production adapted from Fred Khumalo’s 2017 historical
novel. The performance unfolds like a slow-burning revelation,
beginning in a Paris restaurant in 1958, where a shocking act of
violence sets off a quest to unravel the life of Pitso Motaung, a
South...
The Future of Stargazing
05 August 2025
From Joburg’s night skies to immersive digital storytelling, Southern
Africa’s love affair with the stars is getting a major upgrade. At its heart
is the newly launched Wits Anglo American Digital Dome – Africa’s
most advanced planetarium – where heritage meets cutting-edge tech
in a dome of wonder. Blending...
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