"Always sell too soon." - Costa Ayiotis.On this episode of 'Book Nook' Pippa Hudson is in conversation with Costa Ayiotis, author of 'My Big Fat Greek Taverna' and 'Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye'.On this episode, Costa talks about moving from the business world to the peaceful town, Hout Bay, where he followed his dream of opening a restaurant.…

On this episode of 'Book Nook' Catherine Black, co-author of 'Small Business, Big Plans' and co-founder of Black Mountain, shares how you can dominate in the digital marketing world!This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.由NB Publishers

"If serving is beneath you, then leading is beyond you." - Lincoln Mali.On this episode of 'Book Nook' Nicky Stubbs leads the conversation with Mteto Nyati (Betting on a Darkie) and Lincoln Mali (Blazing a Trail) about their books and business lives. They talk about leadership, the inspiring people in their lives, as well as Eskom, and Nyati's jour…

In this podcast, you can listen to Alan Knott-Craig talk about his book, 'Life Lessons'. This conversation with Branko Brkic was recorded on 13 August 2024 at the book launch that took place at Exclusive Books Cavendish.由NB Publishers

Desmond Painter is in gesprek met Danie Marais by Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront.Ek en jy bestaan nie is die langverwagte vierde bundel uit die pen van die bekroonde digter Danie Marais. Soos in sy vorige bundels is dit gedigte wat openhartige, intieme gesprekke met die leser aanknoop – hierdie keer oor die ongemakke van ras en klas. Dis ’n bundel …

In this episode of Book Nook, Redi Tlhabi chats to Oyama Mabandla about his book Soul of a Nation (Tafelberg, 2024), recorded at the book's launch Exclusive Books Hyde Park, Johannesburg.What is Soul of a Nation about?There is lament about how and why the ANC have so quickly become preoccupied with material enrichment. Former exile, business leader…

Marita van der Vyver gesels op Pretoria FM se program ‘My Bosveldvuurtjie, my musiek en ek’. Sy deel haar gunsteling musiek en vertel van haar en haar man se lewe in Frankryk.由NB Publishers

Skink 'n koppie tee en kry 'n knus kombers - die nuutste episode van #NBBoekhoek is nou beskikbaar.In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels blitsverkoperskrywer Anchien Troskie met Nèlleke de Jager, uitgewer by Human & Rousseau (Fiksie). Hulle gesels oor Anchien se meesleurende roman, Die laaste kanariegeel notaboek, en oor haar lewe as skrywer…

In this episode of Book Nook, Africa Melane chats to Max Price about his book Statues and Storms (Tafelberg, 2023).Statues and Storms offers invaluable insights on leadership during turbulent times. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world. This was reflected at the book's launch at Exclusive Books W…

"Dié boek het my aan die hart geruk." - Marita van der VyverAnnemarié van Niekerk se aangrypende boek, Onder 'n bloedrooi hemel, ontroer lesers landwyd. Annemarié het met Melody Pick gesels tydens haar boektoer (ondersteun deur die Nederlands Letterenfonds). Luister na hulle treffende gesprek in die nuutste episode van #NBBoekhoek!Musiek:Kai Engel …

Grab a cosy spot in your favourite reading nook, settle in, and listen to the latest episode of NB Publishers Book Nook. In this episode, Damon Galgut chats to SJ Naudé about Of Fathers and Fugitives, Naudé's latest novel. This meeting between two incredible literary minds is an unforgettable discussion full of rich insights about writing and creat…

Skink 'n koppie tee en kry 'n knus kombers - die nuutste episode van #NBBoekhoek is nou beskikbaar.In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels Michele Meyer met P.P. Fourie oor sy aangrypende roman, Ons skulde.Michele het met Fourie by Die Bôrdienguis gesels en die yskoue aand was perfek gepas vir hulle gesprek oor Ons skulde, 'n boek wat lesers n…

Grab a cosy spot in your favourite reading nook, settle in, and listen to the latest episode of NB Publishers Book Nook. In this episode, Nancy Richards chats to Megan Choritz about Lost Property, Megan's brilliant debut novel.In Lost Property, Laine discovers that the man she's been married to for 15 years has been secretively living out a monstro…

Grab a cozy spot in your favourite reading nook, settle in, and listen to the latest episode of NB Publishers Book Nook. In this episode, Pippa Hudson chats to Grant Lottering about Riding Life, the book that shares his incredible story. In 2013, Grant Lottering’s heart stopped after a gruesome accident. Doctors said he would never ride again. Sinc…

Whitey: The Rise and Rule of the Shoprite King by Niel Joubert, published by Tafelberg, was launched at Exclusive Books V&A. Neil was in conversation with Whitey Basson. This is a recording of that discussion.Order your copy of Whitey: The Rise and Rule of the Shoprite King (also available in Afrikaans as Whitey: Sakereus van Shoprite) from your ne…

The Dao of Daniel by Lodewyk G du Plessis, translated by Michiel Heyns, was launched at Exclusive Books V&A in Cape Town. The author was in conversation with Tan Twan Eng. This is a recording of that discussion. About the book:Daan van der Walt, a Latin-quoting, God-fearing former Kalahari farmer, visits his estranged son in China for the first tim…

The Price of Mercy: A fight for the right to die with dignity by Sean Davison, published by Melinda Ferguson Books, was launched in partnership with The Cape Town Press Club at Kelvin Grove in Newlands. This is a recording of that conversation.Order your copy of The Price of Mercy from leading book stores or online. More details on our website: htt…

Takka Takka Bom Bom: A South African war correspondent’s story by Al Venter, published by Tafelberg, was launched at Exclusive Books Rosebank. Al was in conversation with radio veteran Lourensa Eckhard. This is a recording of that conversation.Order your copy of Takka Takka Bom Bom from leading book stores or online. More details on our website: ht…

Cleaner's Boy: A resistance road to a liberated life by Patric TariqMellet, published by Tafelberg, was launched at The Book Lounge in Cape Town. Patric was in conversation with radio veteran Clarence Ford. This is a recording of that conversation.Order your copy of Cleaner’s Boy from leading book stores or online. More details on our website: http…

Tafelberg author Jan Glazewski recently addressed the Cape Town Press Club, sharing more about his recently released memoir, Blood and Silver: A true story of survival and a son's search for his family treasure. He was in conversation with Twanji Kalula.About this book:"On the border of the forest, among the trees, you must look for our silver and …

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast we hear food editor, recipe developer and author Louisa Holst talk to CapeTalk host Pippa Hudson about her new book, The South African Air Fryer Cookbook. The interview was recorded at the launch at Exclusive Books Cavendish Square in Claremont. More about the book:Easy, foolproof South African air fryer…

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast we hear John Maytham in conversation with Mpumelelo Mkhabela about his book The Enemy Within: How the ANC lost the battle against corruption. The interview was recorded at the book launch at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.About the book: At a watershed meeting in 2000 the ANC committed itse…

At a recent brunch event, Kim Potgieter motivated and inspired guests with the story of her financial journey and easy hints and tips to start you on the road to your financial freedom. The recording was made at Exclusive Books Cavendish in Claremont, Cape Town. About the book: Your life's second chapter is a chance to create your best life. This c…

In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels aktrise Trudi van Rooy met Chase Rhys oor hul nuwe boek, Misfit: stories vannie anne kant. Die gesprek is opgeneem tydens die bekendstelling by Wordsworth Books Longbeach Mall op 18 Augustus 2022.Misfit bevat verwerkte rubrieke en kortverhale wat oorspronklik in Rapport gepubliseer is. Hierdie stories on…

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast you can listen to a fascinating discussion between emeritus professor of history, Bill Nasson, and internationally renowned historian, Hermann Giliomee, about New History of South Africa (published by Tafelberg in 2022).This newly updated, comprehensive history of South Africa presents the story of our t…

In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels dramaturg en skrywer Rachelle Greeff met Dianne Du Toit Albertze oor haar debuutroman, bottelnek breek bek. Melody Seherrie van die NRO Gender Dynamix vertel meer oor die organisasie en Amy Brown vermaak die gehoor met haar toonsetting van liedjies wat in die boek beskryf word. Die podsending is opgeneem…

In this week’s episode the award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and author Sara-Jayne Makwala King interviews Niq Mhlongo on his latest short story collection published by Kwela Books, For You, I’d Steal a Goat. In For You, I'd Steal a Goat, award-winning writer Niq Mhlongo presents masterfully told stories rooted in South African life. With his …

In this week’s episode of the NB Publishers podcast, Ferial Haffajee chats to Ismail Lagardien about his book Too White to be Coloured, Too Coloured to be Black. His book is a hybrid narrative, blending memoir with social commentary and political analysis. Always in search of "home", the book tracks Ismail Lagardien's vast experiences of a deeply l…

In hierdie episode van NB-Uitgewers se podsending gesels Tertius Kapp met Carien Smith oor haar verrassende, onderhoudende kortverhaalbundel, Bot.In hierdie ambisieuse debuutbundel word die leser op reis geneem. Na wêrelde van verstommende ─ dog onmiddellik herkenbare ─ tegnologiese vooruitgang. Waar bespiegeling en die magiese skouers skuur met di…

Luister na die jongste episode van NB-Uitgewers se podsending om te voel asof jy ook by Rudie van Rensburg se onlangse boekbekendstelling was! Jonathan Amid gesels met Rudie oor sy jongste spanningsroman, Monster.Waaroor gaan Monster?Die laaste voerings van oudpolisiespeurder Carl Bester (lesers onthou hom uit 2019 se Vloek) se lewe torring los toe…

Wat is post-traumatiese groei? Hoe gaan jy aan as jy beroof is van die lewe wat vir jou kosbaar was? Luister na dié episode van ons podsending vir Ivor Price se gesprek met Johannes de Villiers oor sy boek Meer as jou seerkry. Die insig wat Johannes de Villiers verwerf het toe sy eie lewe uitmekaar geval het, is die inspirasie vir hierdie boek. Joh…

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast, we hear from contributors Cicely van Straten, Dumisani Hlatswayo, Ekow Duker, Elrica East, Mbali Sikakana and Pamela Newham about their stories in this anthology. Please Like What You See and Other Stories features original stories by established and debut authors aimed at English Home Language Learners…

Luister in die jongste episode van ons podsending na Jonathan Amid se gesprek met Hannes Barnard oor sy aksiebelaaide spanningsroman, Die wet van Gauteng.Waaroor gaan Die wet van Gauteng?Kaptein Cindie McKelly, ’n forensiese spesialis van Randfontein Polisiestasie, word een oggend in Februarie na ’n misdaadtoneel in Kagiso ontbied. Daar vind sy die…

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast, Jen Thorpe helps us navigate the tricky terrain of adulthood and shares some great life hacks from her book Adulting 101. Sam Beckbessinger, author of Manage Your Money Like a Fucking Grownup, leads the discussion. This episode was recorded during an Exclusive Books webinar launch. Get your copy of Adul…

In hierdie episode gesels die skrywer Louis Krüger met SARIE-boekeredakteur Phyllis Green. Die verleiding van Eva de Winter is 'n ragfyn bestekopname van die grysland in 'n huwelik, en tegelyk 'n verkenning van die skaduagtige en manipulerende wêreld van farmaseutika en big data. Deur die skrywer van o.m. Gevaarlike land (1990), Herinnering aan Agn…

In hierdie episode van NB-Uitgewers se podsending voer Jean Meiring 'n uiters interessante onderhoud met skrywer Ben Viljoen. Die vloek van Levitikus is Ben Viljoen se derde roman, voorafgegaan deur ’n Nuwe Wildernis (2013) en ’n Ballade vir Nkunzi (2020).Waaroor gaan Die vloek van Levitikus?Die wêreld van die gemarginaliseerde is ’n eensame plek, …

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast we hear John Maytham in conversation with Finuala Dowling about her new novel, The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers. The interview was recorded at the book launch at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.More about the book:Gina knows hardly anything about her father apart from the fact that he was …

Morné Mundey van Radio Helderberg gesels met die skrywer Barend Vos oor sy roman, Rut en Boas. Dr. Barend Vos is ’n bekroonde Christenskrywer en predikant. Waarom het Barend Vos hierdie Bybelverhaal gekies vir sy roman?Waaroor gaan Rut en Boas?Rut is 'n jong weduwee. Wanneer haar skoonma Naomi ─ self ook 'n weduwee ─ wil teruggaan na Betlehem waar …

Teatervervaardiger Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck gesels met mede-teaterfundi’s Alexa Strachan en De Klerk Oelofse oor die impak van Koöperasiestories en PG du Plessis se nalatenskap. PG du Plessis was een van Afrikaans se meestervertellers. En met Koöperasiestories wat ook as ’n televisiereeks uitgesaai is, het hy volksbesit geword. Hierdie heruitgawe is …

"It's enormously courageous to write the things you tell us in your book, because you did these things to yourself. You chose this lifestyle." In this episode, we hear from publisher Melinda Ferguson about this brave memoir, followed by a conversation between Tracy Going and the author of White Trash, Terry Angelos.More about White Trash by Terry A…

"Waarom lees mense spanningsfiksie vir ontvlugting in 'n land met soveel misdaad?" Die skrywer van Vlam, Sidney Gilroy, beantwoord hierdie en ander interessante vrae in sy gesprek met Truïse Prinsloo, senior fiksieredakteur by Human & Rousseau.Vlam is nog ’n blitsblaaier deur Sidney Gilroy! Middernag, die skrywer se tweede roman, is in 2021 met die…

In hierdie episode van NB-Uitgewers se potgooi gesels Zelda Bezuidenhout oor haar jeugroman, Anderkant die blou en sy lees ook 'n gedeelte voor. Dis altyd spesiaal om 'n voorlesing deur die skrywer self te hoor!Zelda Bezuidenhout is ’n skrywer van jeugverhale, kortverhale, radiodramas, rubrieke, reklamekopie en volwasse fiksie. Haar eerste roman vi…

What happens in Swakopmund stays in Swakopmund? In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast writer Rebecca Davis chats to Ivan Johnson about his memoir, But He Speaks So Well: Memoir of a South African identity crisis.More about the book: Join Ivan Johnson in this memoir of an identity crisis as a high-spirited boy from a close-knit family on the …

In this episode the renowned bookworm Lorraine Sithole chats to author Bontle Senne and illustrator Mogau Kekana about their book An Anansi Mystery: The Haunted Library. They discuss the inspiration for the story, the style of the illustrations, education, the importance of reading from a young age, and much more.Music: "Urban Haze" by Scott Holmes…

In hierdie episode gesels Jonathan Amid met Elrien Scheepers oor haar jeugroman, Donkerbloed. Waaroor gaan dit? Dit is die jaar 2045 in die stad Etswagoli. Sybella ondersoek die raaisel rondom haar ma en suster se dood in ’n lugtaxi-ongeluk wanneer haar pad kruis met Yala, ’n onwettige hokvegter. Maar waarom is die kuborg, Cedric Morton, op haar sp…

In this episode of Tafelberg Book Chats the author of Midlife Money Makeover, Kim Potgieter, chats to Maya Fisher-French with a few guest appearances. Kim Potgieter is a leading authority on holistic financial planning. She has helped hundreds of clients put money in its right place – making sure it enables them to live the life they really want, o…

In hierdie episode gesels die gewilde skrywer Zelda Bezuidenhout met aktrise Cintaine Schutte. Zelda Bezuidenhout is ’n skrywer van jeugverhale, kortverhale, radiodramas, rubrieke, reklamekopie en volwasse fiksie. Haar eerste roman vir volwassenes, Die dekonstruksie van Retta Blom, het in 2019 by Kwela Boeke verskyn. Haar jeugverhaal As mens geluk …

In this episode of Melinda Ferguson Books Chats the author of Rape and Female Fear Factory, Pumla Dineo Gqola, chats to South African writer, activist and political analyst, Sisonke Msimang. Where Rape: A South African nightmare introduced strategies for disrupting rape culture at an individual level, Female Fear Factory offers an even bolder visio…

In hierdie episode gesels die gewilde skrywer De Wet Hugo met die kinderboekspesialis Dr Mia Oosthuizen. De Wet Hugo is 'n laerskoolonderwyser en werk al vir meer as 'n dekade by 'n Britse Internasionale Skool in Saoedi-Arabië. Hy kom oorspronklik van 'n Bolandse wynplaas af, maar noem Kleinmond deesdae sy Suid-Afrikaanse tuiste. Hy het reeds bydra…

In hierdie episode gesels Truïse Prinsloo, senior fiksieredakteur by Human & Rousseau, met Helene de Kock oor haar jongste roman, Elisabet se oorlog. Hulle gesels ook oor haar vorige boeke, skryfwenke en meer.Oor Elisabet se oorlog:Dis 1938 en Elisabet Uys se onrus oor haar voorgenome huwelik met Johannes Barnard groei saam met die gerugte dat daar…