Books
Reviews on books about South Africa or written by South African authors, as well as interviews with authors,
Happy Birthday Spud and John van der Ruit
A character from one of South Africa's best loved novels in recent years, is today celebrating his birthday along with its author, John van der Ruit, who was due to be in the UK at the London Book Fair but alas didn't make it due to flights into the UK be ...
Leading SA writers billed for London Book Fair
The London Book Fair kicks off today, running from 19-21 April, being held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. South Africa is this year honoured as the Market Focus, making this the biggest and most varied festival of South African writing ever to take pla ...
SA is Market Focus at London Book Fair
At the 2010 London Book Fair taking place 19-21 April, the Market Focus country is South Africa, with a Cultural Programme entitled ‘One nation, many voices’ which will feature 47 authors, poets, playwrights, activists and academics, representing nine of ...
WIN: Peter, Pamela and Percy in the Big Spill book
SA PROMO Magazine has a copy of the children's book Peter, Pamela and Percy and the Big Spill to give away to one lucky reader.
To stand a chance to win, email competitions@sapromo.com with your contact details and 'penguins' in the subject line.
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Book review: Peter, Pamela and Percy in the Big Spill
Following the likes of Happy Feet and Madagasgar, the penguin is likened to an endearing sort of underdog character who creeps into our hearts! But what is it about penguins that capture our attention? Is it the cute way they waddle on the beach or the wa ...
Book review: Between the lines
Not being the greatest rugby supporter in the world, I approached 'Between the lines, the spirit of South African rugby, with a little trepidation. However, five pages in and I was well and truly absorbed.
Matthew Knight has a truly engaging writing sty ...
Book review: Skeleton Coast
This book falls squarely within the adventure/ intrigue genre. It snuggles up to Wilbur Smith, takes its hat off to Willard Price, dogs Clive Cussler’s footsteps and nods deferentially to Matthew Reilly. The story itself is relatively inventive and follow ...
