John Lloyd’s life philosophy is: “You can get everything you want in life, as long as you help enough other people get what they want.” This is a strong element of his new book ‘Smart Thinking for Crazy Times’, but just one of the things that makes it unique. It combines practical advice and stimulating ideas to help us break bad habits and inspire the changes we need towards living truly successful lives.
The bright pink Cape Dutch/Georgian-styled building in Waterkant Street is the new home of &.bookstore and &.coffee, soon to offer the most exclusive selection of Taschen titles in South Africa. One is a numbered, signed, limited edition thought to be the only copy in SA - Bettina Rheims’ famous Olga, which will be in-store on Friday, when you can also enjoy Free Coffee Friday.
21 September sees the start of “the biggest boekjol the city has ever seen!” The first ever Open Book Festival is a five-day extravaganza of books, local and international authors, readings, conversations, talks, poetry, meals, Writer Sports and more. The festival takes place at venues around the city and includes a focus on the youth.