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Modjaji Books is an independent feminist press that publishes southern African women writers. We publish short stories, novels, memoirs, biography, poetry, essays, narrative non-fiction, reference books, and relevant non-fiction.
Modjaji Books Blog
4d ago
Some books just get off to a flying start, this has been the case with Anne Schlebusch’s debut novel, Bloomer. We’ve had two enthusiastically received launches in Cape Town, one at Bertha House organised by the Rosebank Writers Group and one at Exclusive Books Cavendish with another coming up in Joburg on the 30th of ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
1M ago
We had a blast at the launch of Bloomer by Anne Schlebusch at Bertha House! The launch was hosted by the Rosebank Writers Group and featured a discussion between Anne Schlebusch and Nancy Richards. You can get your copy of Bloomer here! “While the world is happier with its oldies locked away during the pandemic, the lovable and ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
1M ago
Cover reveal for our upcoming title Flipped Flipped by Tracey Hawthorne will be available in April. In this novel about being seen and what is not seen, the previously hidden is revealed when the unexpected happens. In the unusually wet winter of 2010, two teenage girls set off to a party on a farm across a river and ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
1M ago
2022 – wow, what a year! Firstly we would like to wish you and yours a peaceful, happy, and safe holiday season. We appreciate your subscribing to our newsletter and your interest in what we are up to here. Every year has a different pace and new priorities. The highlight of this year was the ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
4M ago
Join us this Saturday, 26th November at our pop-up sale in Cape Town. Backlist titles published before 2020 will be discounted by up to 50%, more recent and new titles will be discounted by up to 30%. Modjaji books make great gifts for friends, family, teachers, colleagues and staff. Come and check it out ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
6M ago
Blown Away By Books We were delighted to announce that some of our authors participated in the Blown Away By Book’s panel discussions at Fish Hoek Library from September 15th-18th. Sally Cranswick, author of Women out of Water, Kerry Hammerton, author of The Secret Keeper, and Colleen Higgs, Modjaji founder and author of my mother, my madness(deep south) were ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
7M ago
From the 4th to the 13th of August we hosted an exhibition of our book covers at the 6 Spin Street Gallery in the Cape Town CBD. We opened the doors for the first time on #FirstThursday. From beginning to end it was a joy. 6 Spin Street is a beautiful venue, and Robert Mulders ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
7M ago
In the Southern Hemisphere, September is a good month to think about new growth, seedlings, and sprouting leaves. What does this have to do with publishing? Join us on Zoom to find out more. Participants are Thabiso Mahlape of Blackbird Books in South Africa; Gustavo Faraon of Dublinense in Brazil, Prof Beth le Roux of ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
8M ago
First of all, to become an intern for Modjaji Books, and this may be totally and completely obvious, you have to get to Cape Town. For me this was a huge deal. It meant saving up a year of barista, busser and hostess money, saying goodbye to my closely knit family, and being the furthest ..read more
Modjaji Books Blog
9M ago
It’s our 15th birthday and we’d love you to celebrate with us! To mark the occasion, we’re hosting an exhibition of our beautiful book covers at the Spin Street Gallery in Cape Town. To mark the occasion, we’re hosting an exhibition of our beautiful book covers at the Spin Street Gallery in Cape Town. Over ..read more