Book Lounge Diary

The Book Lounge has one of those jampacked, crazy, busy, implausibly exciting weeks for you, full of fun, laughter and food. Starting off, they have their usual storytime for children this Saturday, at 11am.

Saturday, 11 August, at 11am – Storytime: Sun, Moon & Stars
Sun, Moon and Stars. Today we will read stories about those bright lights in the sky that give us light and life and at night help us guide the way. Especially on wintery days, we miss the sun when we can’t see him!

Saterdag, 11 Augustus, HEELDAG – Koop ‘n Afrikaanse boek dag
Ons neem ook weer deel aan “Koop ‘n Afrikaanse boek” dag, gereël deur die Vriende van Afrikaans in samewerking met Die Burger.
Deur die loop van Saterdag, 11 Augustus, bied ons ‘n 10% korting op enige boek in Afrikaans!

Monday, 13 August, at 5:30 for 6:00pm – Launch of A Long Walk to a Free Ride (Youngster Series) by Nik Rabinowitz & Gillian Breslin
Picador Africa has recently launched a new series aimed at getting young people to read – come join comedian Nik Rabinowitz and co-writer Gillian Breslin for the launch of their contribution to the series, A Long Walk to a Free Ride for what should be a fantastically entertaining evening!
Published by Picador Africa, and distributed by Pan Macmillan

Tuesday, 14 August, at 5:30 for 6:00pm – Launch of Spud: Exit, Pursued by a Bear by John van de Ruit
Yes, the fourth (and final!) installment of the Spud story is upon us! Join author (and Michaelhouse old boy) John van de Ruit for the launch of this very eagerly-awaited final volume in the South African publishing phenomenon that is Spud…
John will be in conversation with actor and comedian (and Maritzburg College old boy) Rob van Vuuren.
Published by Penguin South Africa.

Woensdag, 15 Augustus, om 5:30 vir 6:00nm – Bekendstelling van Kry my by die gewoneplek aguur deur Loftus Marais
Ons is verskriklik bly om vir Loftus Marais terug te verwelkom na die Book Lounge vir die bekendstelling van sy tweede digbundel, Kry my by die gewoneplek aguur. (Daar is selfs ‘n gedig OOR die Book Lounge daarin!)
Loftus sal in gesprek verkeer met Michiel Heyns.
(Join Loftus Marais for the launch of his second collection of poetry, Kry my be gewoneplek aguur)
Uitgegee deur Tafelberg, ‘n druknaam van NB Uitgewers.

Thursday, 16 August, at 5:30 for 6;00pm – Launch of Taking it Easy: 20 of SA’s top chefs cook for Family & Friends by Andy Fenner
Well known food blogger, restaurant critic and boutique butcher Andy Fenner has put together a wonderful cookbook by asking 20 of South Africa’s top chefs to put together menus and recipes for entertaining family and friends. This is going to really be a launch with a difference: we’ve put together a little food market for the evening, with food samples from contributing chefs including Chris Erasmus, Vanessa Marx, Jason Lilley & Bertus Basson’s gourmet Wors Roll Stand! Andy will be in conversation with Taste Editor, Abigail Donnelly.
Published by Sunbird, an imprint of Jonathan Ball

Saturday, 18 August, at 11am – Storytime: Happy 25th Birthday, Winnie the Witch!
Happy Birthday Winnie the Witch! Winnie turns 25 this year, and she still has many adventures up her sleeves, or maybe that is up Wilbur’s whiskers. Join us to sing Happy Birthday to Winnie and don’t miss the goodies.
Published by Oxford University Press.

Saturday, 18 August, at 3pm – Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing & Design with Jesse Breytenbach
Local textile designer Jesse Breytenbach is a contributor to the beautiful new book Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing & Design. Join her for a discussion of her experience as a textiles designer; she will also be demonstrating different techniques, and showcasing various finished products.

RSVP to either booklounge@gmail.com, or to 021 462 2425, should you wish to attend any of the events