Posted on 18 July 2011 by Phillipa Mitchell
Welcome to the first truly South African list of books to read before you die! Hundreds of South African readers have nominated their favourite books and we’re proud to present them to you!
This page is dedicated to favourite books in the category of non-fiction and covers biographies, self-development books, business books, cookbooks…the list goes on and on!
From Shantaram, to The Alchemist, to The Long Walk to Freedom, they’re all here, and more!
If there is a book you have read that you feel deserves to be on our list, please email phillipa@redpepperbooks.co.za and we will definitely consider adding it to our list.
Click here to be connected to the Red Pepper Books web site where you can browse the full selection of books to read before you die in the category of non-fiction!
Posted on 18 July 2011 by Phillipa Mitchell
Red Pepper Books has put together the first truly South African list of audio books to listen to before you die!
Hundreds of South African readers have nominated their favourite audio books and we’re proud to present them to you!
The page is dedicated to favourite books in the category of adult non-fiction with a particular focus on motivational and business books. If you don’t have time to read, you no longer have an excuse. Get in your car, put a CD into your CD player, sit back (focus on the road), and let the world of audio books stimulate and excite your grey matter. Read a book a week without having to actually make the time for it – just switch the radio off and drive!
From Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill to Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, to other classics like Who Moved my Cheese and Man’s Search for Meaning, we’re certain you’ll find an audio book here to whet your appetite!
Happy listening! Click here to view the entire list on the Red Pepper Books web site
Posted on 03 August 2009 by Phillipa Mitchell
Umuzi and Random House Struik are delighted to congratulate author Peter Harris for winning the 2009 Sunday Times Alan Paton Award for non-fiction for his book, In a Different Time.
This year marks the 20th anniversary, not only of the Sunday Times Literary Awards, but also of the trial of the Delmas Four, which is the subject of Harris’ compelling work.
You can view a video of Peter’s acceptance speech here and learn more about the book here.
We wish Peter continued success in all his current and future writing endeavours.
Book details
In a Different Time: The inside story of the Delmas Four by Peter Harris
For more information or to order this book, click here…
This story and photograph was originally posted at Book SA at the following link:http://umuzi.book.co.za/blog/2009/08/03/congratulations-to-peter-harris-2009-alan-paton-award-winner/
