Open Book
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Weekend breakfast
30 April 2010
'Would you like Green Eggs and Ham?' I asked my son (semi-sweet sixteen). 'That Dr Seuss book? I got a jolt of joy from his response - he hadn't forgotten. But what I actually was offering (yes, with the subtext of whether he'd get the reference) was a breakfast I'd never made before. I found it in
Oranges or lemons?
24 March 2010
This prize, in its 15th year, is for fiction written by women. It's a good list to refer to when it's your turn to buy for your book club. The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison The Rehearsal by Eleanor CattonSavage Lands by Clare Clark Hearts and Minds by Amanda Craig The Way Things Look to Me by
The Franschhoek Literary Festival
5 February 2010
Here's what's in store for you at The Franschoek Literary Festival from 14-16 May 2010 The Franschhoek Literary Festival: Fourth Edition will hit the streets of this Winelands village starting on Friday 14 May, with another gathering of writers, editors, publishers, readers and assorted book fans
Do you dream of writing and getting a book published?
8 January 2010
If you love writing and would like to improve your characterisation and plot or learn how to approach publishers, then Random House Struik Publishing Company and Getsmarter have the Creative Writing course for you. What will you gain from this course? - learn the techniques of good story
Do you have the oldest printed Encyclopedia Britannica in South Africa?
17 November 2009
Britannica Quest - A search for the oldest Encyclopedia Britannica complete set in a private South African home - has been launched to celebrate the new edition of the 2010 Encyclopedia Britannica.The brand is also calling for stories, experiences and photos to show how Britannica has featured in
Find The Lost Symbol in books shops tomorrow!
14 September 2009
Dan Brown's latest novel hits our bookshops on 15 September, with bookshops opening early in anticipation of the rush. The release of the novel has been well publicised indeed - and the campaign includes a huge 12m x 20m billboard in Long Street, Cape Town - the city's largest billboard.
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