The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has announced their short lists with two titles by NB Publishers in the running for the Fiction Book Award:

•        Called to Song by Kharnita Mohamed (Kwela)

•        The History of Intimacy by Gabeba Baderoon  (Kwela)

 Other titles in this category include:

• A Tree for the Birds by Vernon R. L. Head (Jacana Media)
• Lacuna: A Novel by Fiona Snyckers (Pan Macmillan SA)

 The Awards – hosted by the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) – boasts over 100 entries in eight categories.

 The fifth installation of the annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards, taking place on 12 March 2020, honours authors and contributors of books, creative collections, and digital contributions.

 For more information and the full list of nominees, visit the NIHSS website.