Books on the Bay is taking place in Simon’s Town between 13 and 15 March 2026 this year and we are thrilled to announce that a few Karavan Press authors will be taking part. We hope to see you all there!



SATURDAY, 14 March 2026
11:30 – 12:30
Elleke Boehmer
Ice Shock
An Icelandic volcano has thrown an ash cloud into the atmosphere and, across the world, planes have stopped flying. Karina Szczurek is in conversation with Elleke Boehmer about how her characters respond to a catastrophically changing environment.
17:00 – 18:00
Karen Jennings
Swartbooij and Titus
Critically acclaimed author Karen Jennings tells Karina Szczurek about the inspiration behind her latest book, set in the eighteenth century on the Cape’s northern frontier, its mix of genres, and the real-life father and son at the heart of it.
18:30 – 20:00
Roger Lucey
How to Build a House in the Mountains
His musical career was destroyed by the security police: this is the story of how he built back his life, brick by brick. Legendary musician Roger Lucey, combines storytelling, memoir and song in this moving account of building his own house in the mountains of the Breede River Valley.
Sponsored by The Hardy Boys
Wine sponsored by Mooiplaas.



Books on the Bay: 2026 Authors
Click here for the entire three-day programme: Books on the Bay
