Modjaji online pop-up sale
Modjaji Books is having an online pop-up sale! We’re offering free delivery if you buy more than R500 worth of books. We are trying to generate some cash flow in these tough times.
We just have quite a bit of stock of these titles or we are reprinting. If you want a title that isn’t listed-you can email to tell us which title and we will generate a discount, email us on info[at]modjajibooks.co.za. You can join the Facebook group for the pop-up shop, here.
African Small Publishers Catalogue: Deadline extended
We’d also like to offer those who support small publishing and independent publishing or who have been published by a small or independent publisher to sponsor a page of the catalogue. Your name will be included at the bottom of the page you sponsor. It costs R200 to sponsor a page, and you will receive an e-book version of the catalogue when it comes out. You can email info[at]modjajibooks.co.za for more info. You can pay using this link or Paypal.
You’re invited: Bridge Books launches The Pride of Noonlay
Bridge Books and Modjaji Books are delighted to invite you to join the launch of Shanice Ndlovu’s remarkable debut collection, The Pride of Noonlay.
The launch will be at Bridge Books in downtown Joburg, on Saturday the 10th of April at 11am. Poet and performer Phillipa Yaa de Villiers will introduce Shanice and talk to her about her debut collection of stories.
Covid precautions will be observed at the face-to-face launch, and the launch will also be streamed live via @death_in_the_afternoon’s Instagram.
New from Modjaji: Women out of Water by Sally Cranswick
A new title is coming out in April – Women out of Water by Sally Cranswick. In her debut book of short stories, Cranswick pulls aside the covers to let us in on the lives and inner lives of women thrown out of their comfort zone. With chilling clarity and a haunting lyricism, Cranswick slows down time, zooms in close, and refuses to look away.
Eighty-five-year-old Alma tracks a stallion through the wild bush. A young woman leaves her corporate job to start a wine farm as her marriage stales. A mother leaves her war-torn home to seek safety for herself and her daughter and a girl begs for survival.
Here’s what Jen Thorpe, author of The Peculiars and The Fall, had to say:
“Enchanting stories of women’s endless bravery, creativity and courage. Each story is a beautiful exploration of the world of women – their strength, their ingenuity, and their diversity. Cranswick surprises and delights, her stories leave you inspired and encouraged.”
Women out of Water retails at R240. Pre-order a copy on the website!
Stephen Fry supports launch of Wanda ebook
Three Modjaji titles make NIHSS shortlist
The Unfamous Five by Nedine Moonsamy and Innie Shadows by Olivia M Coetzee both made it onto the shortlist for the Best Fiction Single Authored: Novel category. Congratulations to Reŝoketŝwe Manenzhe who won the category for her novel Scatterlings.
The Modjaji short story anthology, Fool’s Gold, which was compiled by Arja Salfranca, was shortlisted for the NIHSS awards last week under the Best Fiction Edited Volume category. Congratulations to Niq Mhlongo whose book Joburg Noir won in that category.
Modjaji recommends resources for writers
Check out the post on our blog for resources we recommend to writers.