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Ashraf Kagee’s Song of the Slave Girl is a tale of love and resistance. Set during the years of slavery in the Cape Colony, this story follows two young slaves, who are bound by a powerful love. Available in-store and online now!

We can’t wait until Tuesday! Join us on 8 April for the launch of Alistair Mackay’s stunning new collection “The Lucky Ones”! Alistair will be interviewed by Kelly Smith 📚 RSVP to [email protected] to secure your spot! #whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #readlocal

Join us for the launch of Tom Eaton’s newest release-An Act of Murder on Thursday, the 11th of April. Eaton will be in conversation with Jonathan Ancer. To RSVP for the event or request a copy, email us on [email protected] See you there! #penguinrandomhouse #penguinbooks

New in non-fiction: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. Covering power, greed, and madness, this title exposes both personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. For a copy, email us: [email protected] #meta #politicalliterature

This is the story of the rise and fall of the strangest and most unique movie empire ever. Join us on Thursday 17 April to find out more from Ted Botha about his new book “Hollywood on the Veld”. He will be in conversation with Libsa Vosloo. RSVP to [email protected] ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that Tomi Adeyemi will be joining us in-store for an exclusive discussion about her incredible Legacy of Orïsha series! Tomi will be in conversation with the brilliant Mohale Mashigo RSVP: [email protected] #legacyoforïsha #childrenofbloodandbone

New Arrival: Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction! Fundamentally is bold and compelling. If you would like a copy please email us: [email protected]

🌟Book of the Week Special🌟 Natasha Brown’s new book, Universality, is garnering great reviews and is a wonderful follow up to Assembly, her debut novel. Universality is now 20% Off until 27 April, online and in-store. Send us an email at [email protected] to get your copy!

We can’t wait for tomorrow! 📸 Join us on Wednesday 23 April for the launch of “Between the Cracks”, a photography book by Paul Weinberg. He will be in conversation with Darryl David. RSVP to [email protected] 💛 #whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #photography #photographybook

When Nomandla is awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious Cameron House for Girls in Durban, she thinks her life will improve. Instead it falls apart. Join us on Thurs 24 April to launch “Braids & Migraines” by Andile Cele. She will be in conversation with Karen Jennings.

Another Special For You! 🧡 From the author of “On Earth we’re Briefly Gorgeous” comes the brilliant new novel “The Emperor of Gladness”. If you purchase a copy before 12 May you’ll receive 20% off, and pay only R312! Send us an email on [email protected] to secure your copy!

Join us this Wednesday for the launch of Prins, a poetry collection by Ryan Pedro who will be in conversation with Alfred Schaffer. Please note that this event will be in Afrikaans. RSVP: [email protected] #poetry #poetrycollection #kwelabooks #capetownliving

We can’t wait for this one! On Tuesday 6 April we are launching Song of the Slave Girl by Ashraf Kagee. He will be in conversation with Barbara Boswell. RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to attend! 🌸 #whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #southafrica

The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction assembles true stories that are more far-fetched, more compelling than fiction! On Wed 7 May we are launching The Interpreters, edited by Sean Christie & Hedley Twidle, who will be in conversation with Bongani Kona.

In Blood’s Inner Rhyme, Antjie Krog breaks the boundaries between genres & writes about the relationship that continues to fascinate and torment her. On Thursday 8 May we are launching Antjie’s new book. She will be in conversation with Hedley Twidle. RSVP: [email protected]

🩵 Book of the Week Special! 🩵 Until the 18th of May, get 20% off of “The Fragile Mental Health of Strong Women,” the stunning debut novel by Michelle Kekana! Special valid both online and in-store!

Tomorrow can’t come soon enough! Join us on Tuesday 13 May for the launch of Cities Rethought by Edgar Pieterse, Susan Parnell, Michael Keith and Gautam Bhan. Susan Parnell and Edgar Pieterse will be in conversation with Divine Fuh. RSVP to [email protected] 🌟

We’re launching Unsolicited, a debut novel by Andrea Shaw this coming Wednesday, 21 May! Andrea will be in conversation with Helen Moffett. To RSVP, please send us an email on [email protected] #readingcommunity #novels

Join us for the launch of Unseen by Joanne Bloch this coming Wednesday, the 28th of May. In this groundbreaking work, Joanne challenges the common misconceptions about blindness and partial sight. RSVP: [email protected] #booklaunch #readingcommunity

✨ Pre-Order Special Alert ✨ We have Rootbound, a debut poetry collection by Moila Manthipe on a 20% off pre order special valid until the 30th of May! For a copy, please email : [email protected] #readingcommunity