
You can get the book @ The Book Lounge:
We are delighted that Elleke Boehmer is returning to South Africa for a few days and will be launching and discussing her novel Ice Shock at a few events at the end of October and beginning of November. Catch her first at Love Books on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, for her first official launch of Ice Shock. Elleke will be in conversation with Michele Magwood. Not to be missed!


Meet Thobeka Yose, author of In Silence My Heart Speaks — a powerful memoir of trauma, love, loss and ultimately forgiveness. From a painful childhood to the early loss of her husband, single parenting and supporting her child through a journey of identity and self-discovery, Thobeka’s story is one of strength, compassion and growth.
Hear her speak on Thursday, 23 October 2025, 09:15, at the UJW Women of Courage event.
Book here: UJW Women of Courage 2025

You are invited to the fourth Coffee with Karavan Press this year where you can chat to me, Karina, founder and publisher of Karavan Press, and likeminded writers and readers over a cup of coffee – or tea, of course – about anything related to book-writing-editing-publishing-reading. Karavan Press’s home will be open, and I will be ready to answer your questions and discuss your projects.
No need to RSVP. Just ring the bell between 10AM and 12PM on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Coffee and tea will be served. Karavan Press books will be on sale at great prices.
Sluit by ons aan op 9 Oktober 2025 vir ’n gesprek tussen prof. Andries Visagie en Klara du Plessis oor haar Suid-Afrikaanse debuut, 𝘌𝘬’𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘵.

In Paris on the 9th of October? Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity – a first for Karavan Press – the Paris launch of one of our titles, Salt Water Pool Boy by Peter-Adrian Altini. Peter-Adrian will be in conversation with Nafkote Tamirat. Wish I could attend …


Art Formes Gallery: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915