Scenes from the 2025 JFL

The fifth bi-annual Jewish Literary Festival took place yesterday and it was a day of books, books, books! And sunshine, writers, readers and fascinating conversations. Thank you to all who make this day of dialogue and engagement possible!

Thank you to all the authors for a day of insight and literary joy!

SALT WATER POOL BOY by Peter-Adrian Altini to be launched at Exclusive Books Cavendish

We are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Salt Water Pool Boy, Peter-Adrian Altini‘s debut novel, at Exclusive Books Cavendish on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 5.30 for 6PM. Peter-Adrian will be in conversation with Alistair Mackay, author of It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way, The Child and The Lucky Ones. Peter-Adrian is visiting all the way from Paris, where he now lives. Please join us for this special event!

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Braids & Migraines by Andile Cele to be launched at The Book Lounge

Happy publication day to Andile Cele and Holland House Books! Today, Andile’s debut novel, Braids & Migraines, runner-up in The Island Prize for unpublished African novelists 2023, is officially making its way into the world. Together with Protea Distribution, we are delighted to be the South African distribution partner for the moving debut novel. Please join us on Thursday, 24 April 2025, for the Cape Town launch of Braids & Migraines at The Book Lounge. Andile will be in conversation with Karen Jennings, founder of The Island Prize. Can’t wait!

Coffee with Karavan Press – April

You are invited to the second of six planned gatherings 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, 5 April 2025. Coffee and tea will be served. Karavan Press books will be on sale at great prices.