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I Write What l Like, by Steve Biko
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The Interpreters: South Africa's New Nonfiction by Hedley Twidle, Sean Christie, et al.
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Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
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Braids & Migraines by Andile Cele
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25 May: Bookish Brunch with Alistair Mackay
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Reading Club: 28 May in Linden
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Underground Booksellers Walking Tour
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Kid's Books
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Who was Bob Marley? by Katie Ellison
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The Pikinini Scientist's Thought-Picker
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The Second Coming of Madiba Mandela: Have you seen Justice? by Pusch Kobina Commey
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Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker & April Harrison
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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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Reflecting on #FeeMustFall, 10 years later
The #FeesMustFall protests broke out in 2015. From first-hand accounts to speculative re-imaginings, here's some books looking back at the student movement, 10 years later. Check out our picks here
Reflecting on #FeeMustFall, 10 years later
The #FeesMustFall protests broke out in 2015. From first-hand accounts to speculative re-imaginings, here's some books looking back at the student movement, 10 years later. Check out our picks here
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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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