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Luister hier na 'n voorlesing deur Neels van Jaarsveld uit Rudie van Rensburg se jongste spanningsroman, Merk. Kassie het geglo sy speurderdae is getel ná die Medusa-pedofielsaak, en sy hartaanval. Maar ses maande tuis bring perspektief – hy is ’n speurder in murg en been. Terug by die Spookeenheid word hy en kollega Rooi Els dadelik by die diep kant ingegooi: Hulle moet ’n reeksverkragter vastrek – een wat sy slagoffers met ’n brandyster merk. Is die skuldige die man wat beskryf word as “’n weerwolf met die sperm van ’n wildehond”? Of lê die antwoord by die spesifieke merk wat hy op sy slagoffers laat? Bestel Rudie van Rensburg Boeke se jongste spanningsroman, Merk, by boekwinkels of aanlyn. Meer oor die boek op ons webtuiste: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780795802140

We hope you enjoy this book trailer for Jen Thorpe's brand new novel, The Fall. Hector, #FeesMustFall protest leader, believes it's time for students to think a bit bigger than toyi-toying. This creates problems for Noné, South Africa's president, who wants no trouble from pesky students in the week she's launching an extraordinary zoo. So, when Thuli reveals that she can see seven days in into the future and Hector's life is at risk, the idea seems only semi-crazy to Helen, the journalist she tells. But as Helen starts to investigate the sinister forces that lurk on campus, she realises that Thuli knows only part of the danger. The people in power might be more menacing than anyone could have foreseen. One thing is certain: If Thuli is right, there are only seven days to change the future. Set in an alternate Cape Town and told by a diverse cast of characters, The Fall is an enthralling, edge-of-your-seat read. Music: Intranet by Yung Kartz: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/August_2019/Intranet

Jaco Fouché vertel ons meer oor sy nuwe roman, Aanspreeklikheid. Bestel Aanspreeklikheid by boekwinkels regoor Suid-Afrika of aanlyn. Meer oor dié puik roman op ons webtuiste: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780798178334 Musiek: ‘lock down’ deur Blue Dressed Man - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dressed_Man/Voidland_EP/lock_down

In this special podcast several authors who contributed to The Lockdown Collection pulled together with voicenotes to tell you more about their essays. In March 2020, South Africa went into Lockdown. In just four weeks, 40 authors raced against time and a virus to produce two hit e-books. This is the historic collection penned by SA's best writers and thinkers. Order The Lockdown Collection from your nearest bookstore or online.   Music: 'Focus' by A.A. Aalto - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/A_A_Aalto/Connections/Focus

The effervescent couple Mo and Phindi Grootboom joined Algoa FM’s Roland Gaspar and Rochlé Bloem on The Drive to chat about their all-new book, Stuff we Wish We Knew Before We Got Married. Order from your nearest bookstore or online. More information on our website: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780796322425

Author Tiffany Kagure Mugo tells us a bit more about her upcoming book ─ hitting shelves in July 2020! Sex can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Every one of us can have great sex. Why is lube so important? How do you navigate consent? Is there a way of sending safe nudes? How do you put on a condom correctly? Why are people faking orgasms? How do you enjoy erection-free sex? What is kink? This candid book will answer your burning questions and tell you all you need to know, in clear and accessible bite-sized bits. A guide to all things sex and sexuality, busting myths and upgrading the knowledge you already have, it is the ultimate tool to help elevate your sex life!

Pippie sal jou beslis vinnig kan opbeur met haar skerpsinnigheid. Vra maar vir tant Laura! Ons hoop julle geniet nog Pippie se verjaarsdagvieringe! Luister hier na die derde en finale voorlesing deur Christine Voorendyk uit Pippie beur tant Laura op wat in die Pippie Langkous-omnibus verskyn.

Die feestelikhede duur voort. Tiedliepom, pomliedaai!! Ons deel graag hierdie voorlesing deur Christine Voorendyk uit Pippie gaan saam op ’n skooluitstappie wat in die Pippie Langkous-omnibus verskyn. Pasop net, daar’s dalk ’n monster in die Wonderwoud…

Kom ons skop hierdie 75ste verjaarsdag goed af! Sluit aan by die verjaarsdagvieringe en luister saam na ’n voorlesing uit Pippie vier haar verjaarsdag in Die Pippie Langkous-omnibus. Bestel die omnibus by jou naaste boekwinkel of aanlyn. Wie weet, dalk gaan soek julle na ’n paar spoke in die solder en ontdek sommer ’n paar skatte ook! Hiermee die eerste voorlesing deur Christine Voorendyk.

Some of the Lockdown Extended contributors pulled together virtually to bring you a "book launch"! We compiled their WhatsApp voicenotes into this podcast, where you'll get to hear readings from various authors, the inspiration behind their contributions and much more. Get your copy of Lockdown Extended here: o Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087M3RCS8/ o Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/za/en/ebook/lockdown-extended o Snapplify: https://shop.snapplify.com/product/lockdown-extended Sentenced to Lockdown, regarded as "non-essential", 30 South African writers get together in a virtual Corona Collective, to pen Lockdown Extended, trying to make sense of a world, held hostage by a virus. Powerfully visceral, this gem includes a diverse list of South Africa's most celebrated writers, brilliantly capturing the effects of a global pandemic. There's Sisonke Msimang (Always Another Country), Fred Khumalo (Bitches Brew) and Pumla Dineo Gqola (Rape A South African Nightmare). The comic genius of Ben Trovato and Everyday

Die UJ-Debuutprys 2020 gaan aan debutant Ruan Kemp met Gedeeltelik bewolk. Uitgewer Etienne Bloemhof vra die jong skrywer uit oor sy roman wat die tonge los het oor die persoon aan wie dit opgedra is. Hoofkarakter George Moore is gebore toe Jan Smuts dood is, word op ’n plaas in die Noord-Kaap groot, dien in ’n aaspeloton in Angola, raak deurmekaar met die Baader-Meinhof-bende in Duitsland, werk as ’n joernalis tydens die noodtoestande in Kaapstad, en word weldra saboteur, skaapsmokkelaar, mal en ’n boemelaar. Die e-boek van Gedeeltelik bewolk is selfs tydens inperking hier beskikbaar: - Takealot: https://www.takealot.com/gedeeltelik-bewolk-ebook/PLID54968007/product-information - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gedeeltelik-bewolk-lewensbeskrywing-van-Afrikaans-ebook/dp/B07V5JQRRF/ - Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/za/en/ebook/gedeeltelik-bewolk

With the postponement of the in-person launches of Living While Feminist, several of the contributors pulled together virtually to bring you this podcast! We compiled their WhatsApp voicenotes into this podcast, where you'll get to hear readings from various authors, the inspiration behind their contributions and much more. Living While Feminist will be available in all good bookstores when lockdown is over, but the great news is you can get the eBook NOW on various platforms! - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Living-While-Feminist-bodies-truths-ebook/dp/B086CB48G8/ - Takealot: https://www.takealot.com/living-while-feminist-ebook/PLID68749540 - Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/za/en/ebook/living-while-feminist - Snapplify: https://shop.snapplify.com/product/living-while-feminist More about the book: So much of our life experience is filtered through our bodies – norms, myths, and cultural standards continue to shape the way that we and the world feel about our bodies and how we see ourselves. Feminism says these r

Met Chinatown en Oolog publiseer die Trantraals, Ronelda Kamfer en Nathan, vir die eerste keer (amper) saam. In hul onderskeie bundels ondersoek Ronelda geslagspolitiek, vrouemishandeling en die gebroke verhouding tussen ’n dogter en pa; en Nathan, oorlogvoering, ook in die persoonlike, intieme ruimte. Hoe, wil professor Louise Viljoen weet, maak hulle ’n huweliksverhouding, kind grootmaak én skep onder een dak werk? Luister hier na hul gesprek wat by die Toyota US Woordfees 2020 plaasgevind het.

Luister hier na ‘n kort boekbespreking van Die Bybel in fokus deur Louis Jonker, een van die medeskrywers, soos uitgesaai op Radio Kaapse Kansel. Ons glo in God en in die Bybel, tóg beteken dit nie dis maklik om die Bybel te lees en te verstaan nie. Die Bybel is ’n merkwaardige boek en word elke dag deur miljoene mense oor die hele wêreld gelees, maar wat doen ons met problematiese tekste wat sê ons mag nie varkvleis eet nie, en wat handel oor homoseksualiteit en streng geslagsrolle? Die Bybel in fokus is 'n hulpmiddel om die Bybel krities, maar gelowig te lees. Dit verduidelik struikelblokke in die lees van die Bybel en gee hulpmiddels hoe om van die struikelblokke ontslae te raak. Dit bied ons ook vastrapplekke om opnuut God se stem uit die Bybel te hoor. Bestel Die Bybel in Fokus by jou naaste boekwinkel of aanlyn: https://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780796322333

Azille Coetzee vertrek Nederland toe om verder te studeer. Sy raak op ’n Nederlander verlief en besluit om aan te bly. Maar sy bly haar vasloop teen die vraag: Watter herkoms is meer bindend, Afrika of Europa? In ’n tyd gekenmerk deur geweld teenoor vreemdelinge, geweld teenoor vroue en rassehaat gesels ’n groep vroue oor generasie- en kleurgrense heen om antwoorde te probeer vind op die vraag: Is daar ’n toekoms in dié land? Luister hier na Lindie Koorts se gesprek met Azille Coetzee, Martie Meiring en Mercy Kannemeyer. Azille Coetzee se boek, In my vel, kan by jou naaste boekwinkel of aanlyn bestel word. Die e-boek is ook beskikbaar op: - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/vel-Reis-Afrikaans-Azille-Coetzee-ebook/dp/B07V5JR283/ - Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/za/en/ebook/in-my-vel - Snapplify: https://shop.snapplify.com/product/in-my-vel - Takealot: https://www.takealot.com/in-my-vel-ebook/PLID54968008

Jaco Barnard-Naudé talks to Kim Windvogel, one of the compilers of They Called Me Queer, as well as Mark Gevisser, author of The Pink Line, about the taboos and debates surrounding identity politics across the globe. They Called Me Queer is available as e-book or can be ordered from your nearest bookstore or online. More information: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780795709173

Sidney Gilroy se Klikbek lyk soos vanoggend se koerantvoorblaaie, met speurder Sollie Mthembu in Bloem wat tussen verkragting, ontvoering en plaasmoord moet bontstaan. James Brent Styan, skrywer van The Bosasa Billions, gesels met Sidney Gilroy (Klikbek), Johan Jack Smith (Zola) en Pieter-Louis Myburgh (Gangster State)oor hoe die grens tussen feit en fiksie soms vaag kan raak. Meer oor Sidney Gilroy se Klikbek: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780798178112

In Chris Karsten se jongste misdaad-roman ontmoet ons weer twee ou karakters, hoewel die een al twee jaar dood is. Skoenlapperboer Wim Kellerman het nog baie vrae ná Jack Niemand se dood. Al manier is om terug te loop op die spoor, want Wim weet sy ou aartsvyand, Simon Pope, lewe nog. Uiteindelik koop hy ’n kaartjie Kanada toe, kwansuis vir skoenlappersoektogte, om die meesterbrein agter die verdwyning van vyf kinders van die Kaapse Vlakte te gaan soek. Die akteur Brendon Daniels lees voor, en Irna van Zyl vra Chris Karsten die kuns af. Meer inligting oor Anderman se vrou: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780798179829

In Christine Barkhuizen-le Roux se jongste roman vra die skrywer skreiende, dapper vrae. Wat beteken dit om ’n goeie man te wees? Hoe raak ’n mens ontslae van die verlede? En bowenal, hoe heel jy 40 jaar later die pyn van ’n seuntjie genaamd Prins? By die Woordfees vra Chris Jones haar uit oor ’n storie wat haar na aan die hart lê: My naam is Prins, ek slaap met die lig aan.

When Independent Newspapers was bought by Iqbal Survé’s Sekunjalo Independent Media Consortium, journalists at South Africa’s biggest newspaper firm were optimistic that local ownership would put an end to the callous management of its Irish overlords of the previous two decades. What followed instead was media capture in action – blatant and at times bizarre. It was kicked off by the unexpected dismissal of Cape Times editor Alide Dasnois. In Paper Tiger, Alide and Chris Whitfield ─ the then editor-in-chief of the company’s Cape titles ─ tell the inside story. Herman Wasserman talks to them about their experience. More information on Paper Tiger: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624087175