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A Grain of Wheat by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
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Horses and Oranges by Kirsten Garbini
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Still Grazing: The Musical Journey of Hugh Masekela
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My Life, My Dance, My Soul: The Story of Gregory Maqoma
Regular price R 195.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perR 220.00 ZARSale price R 195.00 ZARSale
Kid's Books
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Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker & April Harrison
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Islandborn by Junot Diaz
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An Earth Song by Langston Hughes
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Lonwabo and the Gongqongqo, by Madoda Gcwadi & illustrated by Subi Bosa (English)
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Upcoming Events
Stay up to date on what we're up to, and how you can get involved.
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Reading Club: 30 April in Linden
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Reading Club: Barbican Edition
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Underground Booksellers Walking Tour
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Easter Eggstravaganza
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Broken Land, by Daylin Pau (signed)
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Sankofa Mode: Ubuntu Colouring Pack
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Hââbré, The Last Generation
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The Street Food Journal: An A to Z
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Publishing at Bridge Books
Our titles focus on new children's books in local languages, and on new editions of classic South African texts that were once banned or forgotten.
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How to get published
Intro to publishing workshopsGot a story you want to get into the world? We offer a quick overview of how the process works, whether you want to find a traditional publisher or go your own way
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Producing your book
Book a free consultationGot a story already written? We can type, design and guide your book through the printing process. Book a time with one of our team to find out more.
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Writing, editing, and translating
Our team also works with all kinds of organizations to tell their stories effectively -- whether that's profiling a success story or making your corporate documents presentable.
Johannesburg Literary District


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Library Gardens
VolunteerWe're working with City Parks to fill Library Gardens with indigenous plants.
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Neighbourhood map
Advertise or get a copyThe city is confusing when you don't know where you're going. Our wall and pocket maps demystify Joburg.
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Street Libraries
DonateOur Street Libraries in Soweto and Alexandra provide free books at community centres.
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Cleaning
See how to helpWorking with the Social Employment Fund, we have more than 80 people cleaning and gardening every day.
What to read
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‘Decima is the Story of Two Mothers’: Interview...
Feature by Riley Hlatshwayo, Interview by Thando Mavuso Eben Venter’s Decima is a plea and a deeply personal reflection woven into one seamless narrative. It is a novel that blends...
‘Decima is the Story of Two Mothers’: Interview...
Feature by Riley Hlatshwayo, Interview by Thando Mavuso Eben Venter’s Decima is a plea and a deeply personal reflection woven into one seamless narrative. It is a novel that blends...
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LitDistrict on Carte Blanche
We were so excited when Carte Blanche wanted to visit Bridge Books and the LitDistrict. We showed them our shop at the Barbican building, James Findlay Collectables at the Rand Club,...
LitDistrict on Carte Blanche
We were so excited when Carte Blanche wanted to visit Bridge Books and the LitDistrict. We showed them our shop at the Barbican building, James Findlay Collectables at the Rand Club,...
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Summer reading chat on 702
Thinking of delights this glorious Saturday morning, and always a delight to chat with Gugs Mhlungu on 702 about books. The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil by Shubnum Khan Many...
Summer reading chat on 702
Thinking of delights this glorious Saturday morning, and always a delight to chat with Gugs Mhlungu on 702 about books. The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil by Shubnum Khan Many...
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