The Book Lounge
@thebooklounge.bsky.social
An independent bookshop for independent thinkers, in the heart of Cape Town ✨
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 9am to 6pm Saturday - 9am to 4pm Sunday - 10am to 4pm
https://linktr.ee/bookloungecapetown
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 9am to 6pm Saturday - 9am to 4pm Sunday - 10am to 4pm
https://linktr.ee/bookloungecapetown
Sitting on our shelve of new arrivals is this debut novel by Charlotte Paradise!
Overspill is a sharp, funny, and deeply tender story about learning to love - yourself, others and your body.
If you’d like a copy, send us an email on booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
Overspill is a sharp, funny, and deeply tender story about learning to love - yourself, others and your body.
If you’d like a copy, send us an email on booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
July 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sitting on our shelve of new arrivals is this debut novel by Charlotte Paradise!
Overspill is a sharp, funny, and deeply tender story about learning to love - yourself, others and your body.
If you’d like a copy, send us an email on booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
Overspill is a sharp, funny, and deeply tender story about learning to love - yourself, others and your body.
If you’d like a copy, send us an email on booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
We have an exciting launch tonight!
Bestselling author, John Connolly will be in store to discuss his latest crime & thriller novel, Children of Eve.
He will be in conversation with Mike Nicol. To RSVP, email us: booklounge@gmail.com
#bookshop #indiebookshop #johnconnolly
Bestselling author, John Connolly will be in store to discuss his latest crime & thriller novel, Children of Eve.
He will be in conversation with Mike Nicol. To RSVP, email us: booklounge@gmail.com
#bookshop #indiebookshop #johnconnolly
June 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We have an exciting launch tonight!
Bestselling author, John Connolly will be in store to discuss his latest crime & thriller novel, Children of Eve.
He will be in conversation with Mike Nicol. To RSVP, email us: booklounge@gmail.com
#bookshop #indiebookshop #johnconnolly
Bestselling author, John Connolly will be in store to discuss his latest crime & thriller novel, Children of Eve.
He will be in conversation with Mike Nicol. To RSVP, email us: booklounge@gmail.com
#bookshop #indiebookshop #johnconnolly
Join us on Tuesday 17 June for the launch of Becoming Good at Crises: A Field Guide for Leaders by Peter Willis and Gareth Morgan.
Peter and Gareth will be in conversation with Nick Clelland!
#readingcommunity
Peter and Gareth will be in conversation with Nick Clelland!
#readingcommunity
June 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Join us on Tuesday 17 June for the launch of Becoming Good at Crises: A Field Guide for Leaders by Peter Willis and Gareth Morgan.
Peter and Gareth will be in conversation with Nick Clelland!
#readingcommunity
Peter and Gareth will be in conversation with Nick Clelland!
#readingcommunity
This stunning title just arrived in store and we are running a 20% Book Of the Week Special on it ! 💫
The offer ends on Sunday, 22nd June! If you’d like a copy, send us an email on: booklounge@gmail.com
#naturewriting #bookcommunity #indiebookstores
The offer ends on Sunday, 22nd June! If you’d like a copy, send us an email on: booklounge@gmail.com
#naturewriting #bookcommunity #indiebookstores
June 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This stunning title just arrived in store and we are running a 20% Book Of the Week Special on it ! 💫
The offer ends on Sunday, 22nd June! If you’d like a copy, send us an email on: booklounge@gmail.com
#naturewriting #bookcommunity #indiebookstores
The offer ends on Sunday, 22nd June! If you’d like a copy, send us an email on: booklounge@gmail.com
#naturewriting #bookcommunity #indiebookstores
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The chosen book for the next Feminist Readers Book Club read is 'The Frightened' by Lethokuhle Msimang. The book club will meet @thebooklounge.bsky.social on 25 June 2025, 5.30 for 6PM. Can’t wait!
Order the book here: booklounge.co.za/product/the-...
Order the book here: booklounge.co.za/product/the-...
June 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The chosen book for the next Feminist Readers Book Club read is 'The Frightened' by Lethokuhle Msimang. The book club will meet @thebooklounge.bsky.social on 25 June 2025, 5.30 for 6PM. Can’t wait!
Order the book here: booklounge.co.za/product/the-...
Order the book here: booklounge.co.za/product/the-...
✨ Mid-Year Staff Picks ✨
Branden has been on a serious reading roll this year and this stack is just his favourites (yes, there are more 👀).
If you’d like anything on his pile, send us an email and we’ll happily reserve a copy for you!
#readingcommunity
Branden has been on a serious reading roll this year and this stack is just his favourites (yes, there are more 👀).
If you’d like anything on his pile, send us an email and we’ll happily reserve a copy for you!
#readingcommunity
June 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
✨ Mid-Year Staff Picks ✨
Branden has been on a serious reading roll this year and this stack is just his favourites (yes, there are more 👀).
If you’d like anything on his pile, send us an email and we’ll happily reserve a copy for you!
#readingcommunity
Branden has been on a serious reading roll this year and this stack is just his favourites (yes, there are more 👀).
If you’d like anything on his pile, send us an email and we’ll happily reserve a copy for you!
#readingcommunity
Join us on Monday 9 June for the launch of In a Rain of Dust by David Kinley, a powerful account of the decades-long asbestos mining tragedy in South Africa.
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#booklounge #ReadingCommunity #nonfiction
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#booklounge #ReadingCommunity #nonfiction
June 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Join us on Monday 9 June for the launch of In a Rain of Dust by David Kinley, a powerful account of the decades-long asbestos mining tragedy in South Africa.
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#booklounge #ReadingCommunity #nonfiction
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#booklounge #ReadingCommunity #nonfiction
Join us on the 5th of June, for the launch of Restless Infections - a collection of critical essays exploring artistic interventions in urban spaces.
Jay Pather will be in conversation with Mbongeni Mtshali, Sarah Nuttall and Khanyisile Mbongwa.
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#witsuniversity
Jay Pather will be in conversation with Mbongeni Mtshali, Sarah Nuttall and Khanyisile Mbongwa.
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#witsuniversity
June 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Join us on the 5th of June, for the launch of Restless Infections - a collection of critical essays exploring artistic interventions in urban spaces.
Jay Pather will be in conversation with Mbongeni Mtshali, Sarah Nuttall and Khanyisile Mbongwa.
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#witsuniversity
Jay Pather will be in conversation with Mbongeni Mtshali, Sarah Nuttall and Khanyisile Mbongwa.
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#witsuniversity
✨ 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 : booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
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 : booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
May 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
✨ 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 : booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
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 : booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
Join us for the launch of Unseen by Joanne Bloch this Wednesday, the 28th of May.
In this groundbreaking work, Joanne challenges the common misconceptions about blindness and partial sight.
Joining her in conversation will be Hedley Twidle!
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#reading-community
In this groundbreaking work, Joanne challenges the common misconceptions about blindness and partial sight.
Joining her in conversation will be Hedley Twidle!
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#reading-community
May 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Join us for the launch of Unseen by Joanne Bloch this Wednesday, the 28th of May.
In this groundbreaking work, Joanne challenges the common misconceptions about blindness and partial sight.
Joining her in conversation will be Hedley Twidle!
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#reading-community
In this groundbreaking work, Joanne challenges the common misconceptions about blindness and partial sight.
Joining her in conversation will be Hedley Twidle!
RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com
#reading-community
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 booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
Andrea will be in conversation with Helen Moffett. To RSVP, please send us an email on booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
May 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
Andrea will be in conversation with Helen Moffett. To RSVP, please send us an email on booklounge@gmail.com
#readingcommunity
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 booklounge@gmail.com 🌟
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 booklounge@gmail.com 🌟
May 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com 🌟
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 booklounge@gmail.com 🌟
In Blood’s Inner Rhyme, Antjie Krog breaks the boundaries between genres and writes about this 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 to booklounge@gmail.com ☀️
On Thursday 8 May we are launching Antjie’s new book. She will be in conversation with Hedley Twidle.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com ☀️
May 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In Blood’s Inner Rhyme, Antjie Krog breaks the boundaries between genres and writes about this 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 to booklounge@gmail.com ☀️
On Thursday 8 May we are launching Antjie’s new book. She will be in conversation with Hedley Twidle.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com ☀️
The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction assembles true stories that are more far-fetched, more compelling than fiction!
On Wednesday 7 May we are launching The Interpreters, edited by Sean Christie & Hedley Twidle, who will be in conversation with Bongani Kona.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
On Wednesday 7 May we are launching The Interpreters, edited by Sean Christie & Hedley Twidle, who will be in conversation with Bongani Kona.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction assembles true stories that are more far-fetched, more compelling than fiction!
On Wednesday 7 May we are launching The Interpreters, edited by Sean Christie & Hedley Twidle, who will be in conversation with Bongani Kona.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
On Wednesday 7 May we are launching The Interpreters, edited by Sean Christie & Hedley Twidle, who will be in conversation with Bongani Kona.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
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 booklounge@gmail.com if you would like to attend! 🌸
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #southafrica #fiction
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com if you would like to attend! 🌸
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #southafrica #fiction
May 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com if you would like to attend! 🌸
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #southafrica #fiction
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com if you would like to attend! 🌸
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #southafrica #fiction
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 booklounge@gmail.com to secure your copy! ☀️
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 booklounge@gmail.com to secure your copy! ☀️
April 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com to secure your copy! ☀️
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 booklounge@gmail.com to secure your copy! ☀️
Join us on Thursday 24 April for the launch of the brilliant debut novel from Andile Cele, “Braids & Migraines”. She will be in conversation with Karen Jennings.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
@hollandhousebooks.bsky.social
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #readlocal #capetown
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
@hollandhousebooks.bsky.social
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #readlocal #capetown
April 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us on Thursday 24 April for the launch of the brilliant debut novel from Andile Cele, “Braids & Migraines”. She will be in conversation with Karen Jennings.
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
@hollandhousebooks.bsky.social
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #readlocal #capetown
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
@hollandhousebooks.bsky.social
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #africanwriting #readlocal #capetown
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If you're in Cape Town on the 24th, why not pop by the Book Lounge around 5:30, where Braids & Migraines author Andile Cele will be in convo with Karen Jennings (An Island, Crooked Seeds) ?
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
April 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
If you're in Cape Town on the 24th, why not pop by the Book Lounge around 5:30, where Braids & Migraines author Andile Cele will be in convo with Karen Jennings (An Island, Crooked Seeds) ?
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
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 booklounge@gmail.com 💛
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #photography #photographybook #readlocal
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 booklounge@gmail.com 💛
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #photography #photographybook #readlocal
April 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com 💛
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #photography #photographybook #readlocal
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 booklounge@gmail.com 💛
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #photography #photographybook #readlocal
🌟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 booklounge@gmail.com to get your copy! ✨
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 booklounge@gmail.com to get your copy! ✨
April 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🌟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 booklounge@gmail.com to get your copy! ✨
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 booklounge@gmail.com to get your copy! ✨
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 booklounge@gmail.com
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 booklounge@gmail.com
April 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com
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 booklounge@gmail.com
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 booklounge@gmail.com to secure your spot!
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #readlocal #southafrica #capetown #newbook
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com to secure your spot!
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #readlocal #southafrica #capetown #newbook
April 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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 booklounge@gmail.com to secure your spot!
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #readlocal #southafrica #capetown #newbook
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com to secure your spot!
#whatsonincapetown #booklaunch #readlocal #southafrica #capetown #newbook
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 & online now!
Available in-store & online now!
March 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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 & online now!
Available in-store & online now!
Look what we’ve got!!! 🦅🐍
Sunrise on the Reaping is Suzanne Collins’ latest instalment in The Hunger Games series, and is available both online and in-store now!
#bookstagram #fiction #hungergames #YAbooks #newbook #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #reading #indiebookstore #bookstore #bookcommunity
Sunrise on the Reaping is Suzanne Collins’ latest instalment in The Hunger Games series, and is available both online and in-store now!
#bookstagram #fiction #hungergames #YAbooks #newbook #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #reading #indiebookstore #bookstore #bookcommunity
March 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Look what we’ve got!!! 🦅🐍
Sunrise on the Reaping is Suzanne Collins’ latest instalment in The Hunger Games series, and is available both online and in-store now!
#bookstagram #fiction #hungergames #YAbooks #newbook #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #reading #indiebookstore #bookstore #bookcommunity
Sunrise on the Reaping is Suzanne Collins’ latest instalment in The Hunger Games series, and is available both online and in-store now!
#bookstagram #fiction #hungergames #YAbooks #newbook #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #reading #indiebookstore #bookstore #bookcommunity
The Fourth Boy is back in stock! We are so excited to launch this incredible debut on Tuesday, 1 April! Andrew Robert Wilson will be in conversation with John Maythem 🌟
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
Please note this event starts at 6 for 6:30 pm.
@karavanpress.bsky.social
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
Please note this event starts at 6 for 6:30 pm.
@karavanpress.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Fourth Boy is back in stock! We are so excited to launch this incredible debut on Tuesday, 1 April! Andrew Robert Wilson will be in conversation with John Maythem 🌟
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
Please note this event starts at 6 for 6:30 pm.
@karavanpress.bsky.social
RSVP to booklounge@gmail.com
Please note this event starts at 6 for 6:30 pm.
@karavanpress.bsky.social