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Giveaway: ‘Born a Crime and Other Stories’ by Trevor Noah
TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH AN ADDED EPILOGUE ‘A terrific book … His comedy is so universal that it has the power to transcend borders.’ – Bill Gates ‘… this is a moving, intimate story of growing up in South Africa from 1984.
Bent cops, sly grog and Sydney’s wartime queer scene
The Trap By Fiona Kelly McGregor Sydney, Pan Macmillan, 2026 RRP $34.99 Multidisciplinary writer, artist and critic Fiona Kelly McGregor’s latest book, The Trap, is set in 1942 and based on historical events in Gadigal Country/Sydney during World War II, at the time of the submarine attacks by Japanese forces. It tells the story of two police constables who entrap gay men by soliciting them for sex. Homosexuality was illegal in Australia at that time.
An evening with Peter Godwin
Peter Godwin, best-selling author of Mukiwa and When a Crocodile Eats the Sun, will be chatting about his life and work, and in particular his latest book, Exit Wounds with former editor of Sunday Times Books, Michele Magwood. Join Godwin in conversation with Michele Magwood at Love Books. Date: Wednesday March 4 (5.30pm for 6pm) Venue: Love Books, 53 Rustenburg Rd, Melville RSVP: kate@lovebooks.co.za When she turned 90, my mother sprang a final surprise on us.
Literary l’amour is here | Danielle Steele and Zibu Sithole V-Day giveaway
ABOUT THE DEVIL’S DAUGHTER From billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel, The Devil’s Daughter is a fascinating portrait of two very different sisters: one a beautiful sociopath; the other, an academic, who loves her no matter what. Billie and Mickie Banks grew up on a small farm in the American Mid-West. As sisters, they couldn’t be more different. Billie, kind, loving and a gifted science graduate, longs for love.
Pan Macmillan signs the Publishers Association’s new Publishing Inclusion Pledge
This pledge is commitment to ensuring that the UK publishing sector remains a place where equity, inclusion, and belonging are not just ideals, but essential guiding principles. By signing, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering an environment where every voice - from our authors and illustrators to our colleagues across the globe - is respected, heard, and supported.
Steph McGovern explains mystery absence with new family photos
Most of the time, Steph McGovern is everywhere – the presenter hosted Steph's Packed Lunch, the business segment of BBC Breakfast, and even appeared on Netflix's hit reality competition series Celebrity Bear Hunt. However, the 43-year-old has been relatively absent in the past year, and has finally explained where she has been.
Prize of the month Original
Country Life is already dreaming of Valentine’s Day, so we’ve got two romance-themed books up for grabs. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content It’s 1944. The world is at war. Forces of evil hold Europe by the throat. After a mysterious massacre at sea, a ragtag alliance forms in the heart of occupied Belgium. A handful of Allied soldiers band together with a fearless group of female freedom fighters led by Charlotte Fontaine to carry out a mission no-one else can.
EXTRACT |‘The Art of Spending Money’ by Morgan Housel
ABOUT THE BOOK: Can money buy happiness? Yes. Can spending it make you happier? Absolutely. Yet, many of us struggle to unlock its full potential — either by spending on things that don’t bring as much joy as they should, or by avoiding investments that would truly enhance our mental wellbeing. In The Art of Spending Money, award-winning and global bestselling author Morgan Housel offers a refreshingly practical approach to managing wealth, while finding deeper meaning and contentment.
Casos de éxito: Marta Altés
Si me sigues y me conoces un poquito sabrás que mi "crush" es el álbum ilustrado. Me apasiona leer, crear y enseñar todo lo que esté relacionado con el álbum ilustrado. Admiro tanto a las autoras integrales, prueba de ello es la sección Ilustrando a..., que un día, no muy lejano, me gustaría ser una de ellas.
Everything that’s happened in Old Man’s War so far
03/09/2025 3 minutes to read Before you get into The Shattering Peace, the much anticipated new book in John Scalzi's gripping military science fiction series, here's a quick recap on the story so far, direct from Scalzi himself.
How You Can Celebrate National Book Week
Get ready, book lovers! South Africa's National Book Week is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the joy of reading. Held annually from 5 to 11 September, this initiative by the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) and the Department of Arts and Culture is all about encouraging a love for books and boosting our nation's literacy. The celebration is extra special as it includes International Literacy Day on the 8th of September.
Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton’s Treehouse books in order
21/08/2025 5 minute to read Read on for our complete guide to Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s Treehouse books in order and other laugh-out-loud titles from the bestselling author and illustrator duo. 21/08/2025 5 minute to read With lots of laughs at every level, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s Treehouse series follow the adventures of best friends Andy and Terry who live in an ever-expanding treehouse.
Saddle up! Six books that help explain why everyone's reading Westerns again
20/08/2025 1 minute to read A great Western offers much more than dusty cattle ranches and shootouts at saloon bars. Discover why readers are once again falling for their rugged charms. 20/08/2025 1 minute to read Traditionally set in the nineteenth-century western frontier of the United States, the overriding image of the Western is often of a gunslinger alone in the desert, off to dispense some direct justice. And that's not to say this image is wrong – but it's not complete either.
Must-read crime fiction that does justice to the justice system, chosen by the Secret Barrister
The recent television adaptation of Presumed Innocent brought Scott Turow’s Kindle County to a new audience, but criminally omitted the character of Sandy Stern, the legendary defence attorney whose storied career is chronicled throughout Turow’s novels. The Last Trial recounts Sandy’s final case - defending an old friend accused of murder, fraud and insider-trading.
Quiz: Which woman from Greek myth are you?
by Ellen Morgan 20/08/2025 1 minute to read Resourceful Penelope, compassionate Hypsipyle. . . which mythical mortal are you most like? by Ellen Morgan 20/08/2025 1 minute to read This is what no one tells you, in the songs sung about Jason and the Argo. This part of his quest has been forgotten, by everyone but me . . . In her extraordinary new reimagining of the Medea story, No Friend to this House, Natalie Haynes once again presses us to reassess our impression of the women in Greek myth.
Books you'll still be thinking about five years later
Amos and Emerson’s friendship has seemed unbreakable for over thirty years. Their wives and daughters are friends. They see each as often as they can. Then, over a long lazy weekend, an unanticipated event shatters their veneer and they’re forced to choose whom, and what, they love the most.
The Black British Book Festival returns to London's Barbican as Pan Macmillan headline sponsors for fourth year running
Pan Macmillan is proud to be headline sponsor of the event for the fourth consecutive year. Founded in 2021 by author and cultural entrepreneur Selina Brown, the festival was born from frustration: ‘When I was self-publishing, I was told my book wouldn’t sell because there was a Black girl on the cover,” says Brown. “I decided then that our stories deserved more — more visibility, more celebration, more space.
Launch of ‘Love, Zola’ by Zibu Sithole on August 16
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 'Love, Zola' will be launched at Book Circle Capital on August 16. Love, Zolais the captivating continuation of Zola’s vibrant, heart-stirring story. From career pressures to unexpected confessions, Zola and Mbali’s journey tests their understanding of commitment and what a happy ending truly looks like.
Die by the Sword by Tony Park
10/08/2025 1 minute to read A heart-stopping chase across South Africa to find Napoleon’s priceless lost sword, by the master of adventure, Tony Park. 10/08/2025 1 minute to read People will kill for a symbol of power. AmazonExclusive BooksReader's WarehouseTakealotWordsworth A heart-stopping chase across South Africa to find Napoleon’s priceless lost sword, by the master of adventure, Tony Park. Three bodies are found scattered across South Africa.
Love, Zola by Zibu Sithole
10/08/2025 2 minutes to read Love, Zola is the captivating continuation of Zola’s vibrant, heart-stirring story. 10/08/2025 2 minutes to read The Thing with Zola was released in 2023, followed by the popular sequel, I Do … Don’t I? in 2024. Love, Zola is the highly anticipated conclusion to the series. AmazonExclusive BooksReader's WarehouseTakealotWordsworth Love, Zola is the captivating continuation of Zola’s vibrant, heart-stirring story.
A guide to Natalie Haynes' books
Natalie Haynes' fiction books In her latest novel, Natalie Haynes turns to one of the most compelling and tragic figures of Greek myth: Medea. Beyond the well-sung details of Jason's quest with the Argonauts, a different story unfolds. Medea, a powerful priestess and witch, holds the key to Jason's survival, but saving his life means betraying her family and home. As her love for Jason grows, it becomes steeped in vengeance, a force that will endanger everyone they hold dear.
Books to read when you've finished The Summer I Turned Pretty
06/08/2025 2 minute to read Conrad vs Jeremiah. Which team are you on? Whether you like your romantic leads dark and complex or open and affectionate, we have the perfect summer reads for you. 06/08/2025 2 minute to read Can't get enough of Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty? Wondering where on earth you're going to get your romance fix once it's finished? Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah – we're here for you. Read on to discover the books you need to fill the TSITP-shaped hole in your life.
'It doesn’t make you a superhero, but it does give you the power to lift other people up.' Leah Williamson on leadership and teamwork
I am so proud to be England captain. It’s a massive honour to wear the armband and lead the team out onto the pitch at the start of each game, and I love that it gives me more opportunities to speak about the things that I believe in. But, as much as I love it, one thing I don’t like is when people say that being captain is a big achievement. It’s really just an extension of my regular job and responsibilities.
Everything that's happened in the Crowns of Nyaxia so far
23/07/2025 14 minute to read Want a quick recap before you start The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk? Here's what you need to know, from author Carissa Broadbent herself. 23/07/2025 14 minute to read Carissa Broadbent's gripping romantasy series the Crowns of Nyaxia has taken the fantasy world by storm. Set in a world, Obitraes, divided into three vampire kingdoms, the series is organised into three duologies (plus two standalones) each focusing on one of the vampire houses, Night, Shadow, and Blood.
Books that changed the face of publishing, chosen by our editors
22/07/2025 1 minute to read Four pioneering works of literature introduced by publishing experts. 22/07/2025 1 minute to read Picador, Pan Macmillan's literary imprint, is known for its challenging and conversation-starting fiction and non-fiction. We asked some of the editorial team to recommend a book from the Picador Collection – which offers stylish new editions of some of Picador's contemporary classics – that they consider truly agenda-setting.
Best reviewed books of the year (so far)
If you read one book from this list, make it James. Critically hailed as one of the year’s essential reads, appearing on nearly every major ‘Best of the Year’ list, James was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize and has since won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
If you only read one Brontë sister. . .
by Elena Richards 20/07/2025 1 minute to read Make it Charlotte. No, no – Anne. Or maybe it's Emily. by Elena Richards 20/07/2025 1 minute to read Obviously we'd strongly recommend reading all three Brontë sisters, but we also don't believe they can or should be grouped together in one amorphous body of work. If you're wondering where to start, or which author you might prefer, read on for our recommendations based on your reading preferences.
Francesca Pathak’s path at Pan winds towards bestseller lists and breaking talent
As part of The Bookseller’s 2025 Rising Stars issue, 2019 alumna Francesca Pathak talks Tom Tivnan through her commercial list’s strategy to make established brands bigger, all while breaking new voices of the future. by Lois Bray 17/07/2025 1 minute to read ‘What’s so fun about TikTok is it reminds us who is in charge. That’s why it is exciting: readers decide [what goes viral], not publishers saying ‘this is our big book’... The more authentic a ‘TikTok book’ is, the more successful it is.
A deep dive into four aquatic reads
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 'Ocean' by David Attenborough and Colin Butfield. From the icy oceans of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great, critical wilderness, and the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.
The books we're packing for our summer holidays, from publishing insiders
The book I'm taking on holiday I absolutely loved James, the most recent novel by Percival Everett (and I wasn't the only one, it was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize and won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, amongst other accolades) and am looking forward to reading some of his earlier books this summer. Telephone follows an academic with a very specific area of expertise, dealing with his daughter's fatal health diagnosis.
Books for 9-12 year olds
Books for 9+ year olds In this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated adventure from Brian Gordon, Dante arrives at Purg School determined to reinvent himself and finally become cool. His plan? Make loads of friends, ace every sport, and prove all the haters wrong. The catch? His classmates are literal monsters, myths, and legends, and popularity is a whole new ball game.
One Small Step by Paul Sinton-Hewitt
AmazonExclusive BooksReader's WarehouseTakealotWordsworth This is a story of a simple idea that turned into a global movement. This is the story of parkrun, told for the very first time from the man who started it all. Growing up in the brutal care system of South Africa, Paul Sinton-Hewitt had a lonely, difficult childhood. Yet he found solace in running – a simple pleasure that taught him resilience and offered a young boy a sense of self-worth.
Pan Macmillan to publish Simply More by Cynthia Erivo
27/06/2025 3 minutes to read The Tony, Emmy, Grammy-winning and three-times Oscar nominated star will publish Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much, on 20 November 2025. 27/06/2025 3 minutes to read In this vulnerable and enlightening book of life lessons, globally renowned performer Cynthia Erivo draws from her singular experience to show us how to embrace being 'too much' and to live up to the fullest iteration of ourselves.
Eight anti-beach reads
Forget escapism, we're craving an exploration of the human condition delivered in beautiful prose. by Katie Jarvis 26/06/2025 2 minute to read Looking for something a little sharper than sun, sand, and romance? These eight captivating reads bring depth, darkness or dazzling prose to your beach bag – perfect for minds that wander beyond the waves. For readers who prefer their summer reading steeped in nuance and emotional precision, this is a novel that cuts deep.
5 Upcoming 2025 New Releases We Hope Get Picked For Reese's Book Club
We're only halfway through 2025, but it feels like we've gotten years' worth of quality books. This year's slate of new releases has been particularly rich. There are memoirs we can't wait to read, romance books we can't wait to get our hands on, and our most anticipated book releases of fall 2025. One thing remains clear: narrative ambition is in the air, and we're happily breathing it in.
Truly epic classic poetry everyone should read
by Ellen Morgan 23/06/2025 2 minute to read Vast in scope, influential, enduring and very entertaining, these narrative poems really are worth your time. by Ellen Morgan 23/06/2025 2 minute to read Yes, they're very long. They're also very good. Dust off your shlokas and your dactylic hexameter and get ready to revel in some monumental heroics and immortal interfering with these brilliant epic poems.
Editors' picks: our favourite literary love stories
Mary Mount, Picador Publisher, says: Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart is many things and is, at times, shocking and unsettling. But at the heart of the novel is one of the tenderest and truest love stories of recent years. It will absolutely break your heart. Andrea Henry, Publishing Director, says: Douglas Stuart's stunning depiction of young gay love captures all the terrible agonies of adolescence and amplifies them to epic proportions. This book sort of rips your heart out.
EXTRACT | 'One Small Step' by Paul Sinton-Hewitt
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 'One Small Step: A Definitive Account of a Run that Became a Global Movement' by the founder of Parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt. ABOUT THE BOOK This is the story of a simple idea that turned into a global movement. It's the story of parkrun, told for the first time by the man who started it. Paul Sinton-Hewitt’s love for running was forged through a difficult childhood.
9 Must-read crime & thriller gems every mega fan needs on their shelf
The ship was doomed before it ever left port. When a passenger is found dead in a locked cabin with no weapon in sight, British civil servant Patrick Gallagher suspects foul play – and the killer may still be on board. As the Lusitania sails ever closer to war-torn Europe, danger closes in from both within and without.
7 books that every good millennial has read
Raven Leilani’s Luster is the raw, unflinching novel that every millennial needs to devour. The story follows Edie, a struggling artist adrift in a dead-end job and stuck in a series of unconventional relationships, who finds her life taking a bizarre turn when she moves in with her older, married lover, his wife, and their adopted Black daughter. Leilani’s debut bravely confronts themes of race, desire, and aspiration with devastating wit.
Quiz: what kind of reader are you?
Quiz: what kind of reader are you? Whether your shelves are overflowing or you're just starting your reading journey, this quiz is for you. Let's dive in and discover your reading personality!
Alex T. Smith’s books: a complete guide
Alex T. Smith’s Astrid and the Space Cadets series 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . BLAST OFF! Join Astrid and her friends, The Cadets, as they blast off on board the spaceship Stardust. They'll have to fly under boiling hot lava waterfalls, zoom through fields of flaming flowers and sneak past a big, toothy, scary space monster, and that's just one mission. Fall in love with the characters in this fast-paced illustrated adventure for children aged 5 to 7 who are starting to read independently. Alex T.
A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern
11/06/2025 2 minute to read What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? 11/06/2025 2 minute to read From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders. "Inspiring . . . fascinating and engaging . . .
Book review: A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern
There’s a small but delightful moment during her very “different” kind of premiership, as twice-elected prime minister of New Zealand, that really sums up Jacinda Ardern. By late May 2020, she’d managed to flatten Covid’s curve considerably by initiating the world’s (then) strictest lockdown – all but eliminating the pandemic in New Zealand, early doors.
Below-the-radar classics you need to read, by the editors who rediscovered them
Rosie Shackles, Assistant Editor at Picador, says: From Scenes Like These by Gordon M. Williams was first published in 1968, and was shortlisted for the inaugural Booker prize. Although Gordon M. Williams has some cult readers, the book went out of print, and despite critical acclaim, went on to be largely forgotten. I read it after it was recommended to me as a lost Scottish classic by Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo.
Percival Everett's books: from The Trees and Erasure to James
13/05/2025 2 minute to read Leah Cowan introduces some of Percival Everett's novels and must-read works, from 2024 Booker-shortlisted and Pulitzer Prize-winning James, a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn, to Booker-nominated The Trees, and Erasure, the novel behind the Oscar-winning film American Fiction.
Milly-Molly-Mandy: a guide
09/05/2025 1 minute to read Looking to revel in some nostalgia, or introduce new readers to these enduringly popular stories? Our guide to the Milly-Molly-Mandy books is here to help. 09/05/2025 1 minute to read 2025 marks the one hundredth anniversary of Milly-Molly-Mandy's first appearance in print. Initially a feature in the magazine Christian Science Monitor, the stories went on to be published in book form, the first volume in 1928, and have been delighting readers ever since.
Pan Mac Swoops for Internationally Bestselling Author Deon Meyer
07/05/2025 5 minutes to read Alex Saunders, Editorial Director at Pan Macmillan, has acquired UK and Commonwealth (excluding Canada, including South Africa) rights from Isobel Dixon of the Blake Friedmann Literary Agency for Scorpio and two further novels in the Benny Griessel seriesby Deon Meyer.
First new Gruffalo picture book in over 20 years to publish in 2026
30/04/2025 12 minute to read We are thrilled to be publishing this extraordinary new story, which sees the return of much-loved characters in a fresh and exciting adventure that has all the hallmarks of a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler classic.
Virginia Woolf, Vita Sackville-West and the Bloomsbury Group: your questions answered
29/04/2025 8 minute to read Academic and author Professor Susan Sellers introduces authors Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, and the wider Bloomsbury Group. 29/04/2025 8 minute to read Virginia Woolf is the hugely influential author of early twentieth-century classics including Orlando and Mrs Dalloway.
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