Kingsmead Book Fair
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In a world built for scrolling, can book fairs still survive?
A quiet conversation at the Kingsmead Book Fair became a reflection on shrinking attention spans, digital culture and the fragile future of reading
Kingsmead Book Fair returns with conversations SA needs right now
As the 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns to Johannesburg, the beloved literary gathering once again creates space for difficult conversations, thoughtful reflection and the…
Finding story and soul at the Kingsmead Book Fair
A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature
Calling all birds of a feather to bookmark together at this year’s Kingsmead Book Fair
Kingsmead College will host the 13th annual Book Fair on Saturday, 24 May 2025 in association with Standard Bank – Wealth and Investment, Exclusive Books and Media Partner Hot…
A literary event to bookmark
Kingsmead Book Fair is a celebration of stories, voices and community, where readers of all ages come together to appreciate the magic of books
Kobby Ben Ben on breaking the queer ceiling
Novel writes queerness into a space where it’s forbidden and meanders through the unforgiving politics of Ghana, past and present
Two literary fairs are one for the books
The Franschhoek Literary Festival and Kingsmead Book Fair are good indications that South Africans love reading