Bridge Books

59 4th Ave in Linden, 89 Helen Jospeh St at the Barbican in Marshalltown

New books we're excited about

Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow, by Damilare Kuku

Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow, by Damilare Kuku

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The Creation of Half-Broken People, by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu

The Creation of Half-Broken People, by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu

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Blame Me on History by William 'Bloke' Modisane

Blame Me on History by William 'Bloke' Modisane

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There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

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October Collection

Our collection of all things eerie - from horror to gothic and mystery to YA, with classics to contemporary to local.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni Morrison

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Cecilia

Cecilia

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How To Build A Home For The End Of The World, by Keely Shinners

How To Build A Home For The End Of The World, by Keely Shinners

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Lovecraft in a Time of Madness. (Write like hell)

Lovecraft in a Time of Madness. (Write like hell)

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LitDistrict map (fold-out)

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Upcoming Events

Decima by Eben Venter Book Signing

Decima by Eben Venter Book Signing

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My Taxi Love Book Launch

My Taxi Love Book Launch

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Awakened Book Signing

Awakened Book Signing

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Underground Booksellers Walking Tour

Underground Booksellers Walking Tour

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Gifts, games and cool books

Henri Matisse Boxed Notecards

Henri Matisse Boxed Notecards

Regular price R 375.00 ZAR

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Hilma af Klint: No. 3 Youth 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Hilma af Klint: No. 3 Youth 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

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Inuit Art: Kinngait Keepsake Boxed Notecards

Inuit Art: Kinngait Keepsake Boxed Notecards

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Manju's Cookbook, by Manju Patel

Manju's Cookbook, by Manju Patel

Regular price R 700.00 ZAR

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Kid's Books

Into the Uncut Grass, by Trevor Noah (Hardcover)

Into the Uncut Grass, by Trevor Noah (Hardcover)

Regular price R 399.00 ZAR

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Mrs Pepperpot Learns to Swim (used)

Mrs Pepperpot Learns to Swim (used)

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The Tale of Mr Tod

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The Tale of Mr Tod

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The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit

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The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit

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South African non-fiction
From history, to memoirs and biographies, current affairs and literary criticism.

South African non-fiction
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New arrivals
What Bridge Books looks forward to reading

New arrivals

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.

How to get published
Got 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
Intro to publishing workshops
Producing your book
Got 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.
Book a free consultation
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.

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Johannesburg Literary District

Library Gardens
We're working with City Parks to fill Library Gardens with indigenous plants.
Volunteer
Neighbourhood map
The city is confusing when you don't know where you're going. Our wall and pocket maps demystify Joburg.
Advertise or get a copy
Street Libraries
Our Street Libraries in Soweto and Alexandra provide free books at community centres.
Donate
Cleaning
Working with the Social Employment Fund, we have more than 50 people cleaning our neighbourhood's streets every day.
See how to help

What to read

Some More Bookshops from Harald's Archive

October 7, 2024
11. OK Bazaars 1940s, perhaps earlier and later Eloff between President and Pritchard, east side. A small but well-stocked book counter in a corner on ground floor New books Bought:...

Some More Bookshops from Harald's Archive

October 7, 2024
11. OK Bazaars 1940s, perhaps earlier and later Eloff between President and Pritchard, east side. A small but well-stocked book counter in a corner on ground floor New books Bought:...
A Communist Bookshop, A Small Bookshop, People'...

October 4, 2024
6. [ ] A Communist Bookshop 1940s? Northside of Commissioner near Delvers I think. A small shop in an old single-storey building, run by...

A Communist Bookshop, A Small Bookshop, People'...

October 4, 2024
6. [ ] A Communist Bookshop 1940s? Northside of Commissioner near Delvers I think. A small shop in an old single-storey building, run by...
Central News Agency, Jennings and Anderson's Bo...

September 22, 2024
3. Central News Agency (CNA) Cleveland Branch They were there in 1937 when my parents and I moved to Malvern North side of Jules between King and Queen. New books...

Central News Agency, Jennings and Anderson's Bo...

September 22, 2024
3. Central News Agency (CNA) Cleveland Branch They were there in 1937 when my parents and I moved to Malvern North side of Jules between King and Queen. New books...

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