Derek O’Gorman’s second volume of short stories, And On The Third Day, explores the intricate ironies of fate, the human condition, and the complexities of individuals and their sense of belonging. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, each facing the challenges of everyday life or extraordinary circumstances.
Nape à Motana’s latest novel, _Babatunde’s Heroic Journey_, has been long listed for the The Barry Ronge Fiction Prize, one of South Africa’s most prestigious annual literary awards.
This is the 19th year of the Sunday Times fiction prize, named for Barry Ronge, the arts commentator who was one of the founders of the Sunday Times literary awards. The awards are for works of “rare imagination and style … a tale so compelling as to become an enduring landmark of contemporary fiction.”