UPCOMING EVENTS
2012, 9 March
6 for 6.30pm tbc

A new book from Jenny Hobbs
A new book from Jenny Hobbs
We look forward to welcoming Jenny for the launch of her new book, The Miracle of Crocodile Flats.
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2012, 16 February
6 for 6.30pm

A celebration of Ingrid Jonker
A celebration of Ingrid Jonker
Antjie Krog, Ingrid de Kok, and Prof Louise Viljoen will present an evening of poetry readings and discussion of the work of Ingrid Jonker.
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2012, 14 February
Open for dinner from 6pm

Valentine's dinner at The Annex
Valentine's dinner at The Annex
If music be the food of love, book a table for dinner at The Annex on Valentine's Day, where you'll dine to mellow music in a perfectly romantic environment.
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2012, 7 February
7.30pm

Dickens at 200: 7 February 1812- 7 February 2012
Dickens at 200: 7 February 1812- 7 February 2012
On Tuesday 7 February 2012 Kalk Bay Books celebrates the bicentenary of a beloved and enduring author who put more books on our shelves than most.
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EVENT GALLERY
2011, 13 DecemberWhite Sharks launch at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 8 DecemberBarbara Bailey on her Eccentric MarriageRead more
2011, 7 DecemberWe're five and celebrating!Read more
2011, 1 DecemberAndrew Feinstein launches new book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 30 NovemberFinuala Dowling to feature at Off the Wall poetryRead more
2011, 25 NovemberAn extraordinary story to be launched at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 22 NovemberGiggling Gourmet launches her new bookRead more
2011, 22 NovemberWe support the Editors Plea on the Secrecy BillRead more
2011, 21 NovemberFinal Deep Reading: Margie Orford's Gallows HillRead more
2011, 9 NovemberMoving autobiography to be launched hereRead more
2011, 3 NovemberGet ready for the launch of a new Margie Orford...Read more
2011, 28 OctoberMeet An Inconvenient Youth at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 27 OctoberTracey Farren launches new bookRead more
2011, 26 OctoberOff the Wall PoetryRead more
2011, 21 OctoberArt at The Annex & Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 17 OctoberOctober Deep Reading: Stones Against the MirrorRead more
2011, 13 OctoberAlexandra Fuller returns to Kalk Bay Books with new bookRead more
2011, 12 OctoberLaunch of biography of Archbishop Njongonkulu NdunganeRead more
2011, 7 OctoberConn Iggulden to visit Kalk Bay Books with his new bookRead more
2011, 30 SeptemberBe here to Celebrate with Tina Bester's new cookbook!Read more
2011, 29 SeptemberAlex Perry launches LifebloodRead more
2011, 28 SeptemberOff the Wall: Special repeat performance of The Waste LandRead more
2011, 23 SeptemberPiet Byleveld launches his biography at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 20 SeptemberVisiting poet to launch his new collection at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 19 SeptemberSeptember Deep Reading: Michiel Heyns & Antony AltbekerRead more
2011, 16 SeptemberSonia Cabano adds Relish to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 9 SeptemberLeon de Kock to launch Bad SexRead more
2011, 3 SeptemberShaun Tomson launches children's bookRead more
2011, 2 SeptemberAt Least the Duck Survived at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 26 AugustHenrietta Rose-Innes launches her new novelRead more
2011, 25 AugustA new collection of poetry from Ingrid de KokRead more
2011, 24 AugustOff the Wall poetryRead more
2011, 19 AugustDavid Biggs launches new bookRead more
2011, 15 AugustAugust Deep Reading: Katherine MansfieldRead more
2011, 11 AugustThe Truth is on the Walls - a very special launchRead more
2011, 10 AugustLaunch of The Cake the Buddha AteRead more
2011, 5 AugustBook launch for Peter Merrington's new bookRead more
2011, 4 AugustBorn in AfricaRead more
2011, 29 JulyDocumentary screening at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 27 JulyOff the Wall poetryRead more
2011, 22 JulyHave your Cakebread, Pudding & Pie and eat it at the launchRead more
2011, 19 JulyLaunch of Grape - a history of our vineyardsRead more
2011, 18 JulyJuly Deep Reading: Ivan Vladislavic & Lauren BeukesRead more
2011, 8 JulyDiane Awerbuck launches new bookRead more
2011, 6 JulyJonathan Jansen to speak at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 24 JuneAuthor Lionel Opie in conversation with John MaythamRead more
2011, 20 JuneJune Deep Reading: Charlotte BronteRead more
2011, 8 JuneDawn Garisch launches new poetry collectionRead more
2011, 7 JuneDouglas Rogers on what's happened since The Last ResortRead more
2011, 4 JuneRichard Mason to launch new book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 3 JuneNew psychology book to be launched at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 27 MayDouble delight for launch of new Mansfield cookbookRead more
2011, 25 MayOff the Wall poetry with Gabeba BaderoonRead more
2011, 20 MayA new novel from Finuala DowlingRead more
2011, 17 MayBarbara Trapido returns to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 11 MayColin Cotterill at Kalk Bay Books in MayRead more
2011, 6 MayCrime duo to launch new book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 5 MayExciting initiative to encourage reading in the mass youth marketRead more
2011, 27 AprilOff the Wall poetry with Kerry HammertonRead more
2011, 19 AprilA new book from Sarah PennyRead more
2011, 18 AprilApril Deep Reading: Finuala Dowling - Edna St Vincent MillayRead more
2011, 15 AprilA talk on modern BuddhismRead more
2011, 13 AprilMichiel Heyns to launch new bookRead more
2011, 8 AprilMike Nicol is back with the third book...Read more
2011, 7 AprilMandy Wienerlaunches Killing Kebble at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 6 AprilLocal philosopher launches book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 28 MarchMarch Deep Reading: Finuala Dowling - Virginia WoolfRead more
2011, 11 MarchYay - a new book from Jenny HobbsRead more
2011, 4 MarchUK crime author to launch book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 2 MarchGay Pride celebrationRead more
2011, 25 FebruaryMusic and PsycheRead more
2011, 24 FebruaryJonny Steinberg to launch new book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 21 FebruaryExciting new plans for 2011 Deep Reading at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 17 FebruaryEtienne van Heerden launches English translation at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2011, 9 FebruaryOff the Wall at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 15 DecemberDrawing the year to a closeRead more
2010, 10 DecemberA book launch to celebrateRead more
2010, 8 DecemberFinuala Dowling for 2010's last Off the Wall at KBBRead more
2010, 7 DecemberAkwe Amosu brings her poetry to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 1 DecemberRiaan Manser paddles to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 25 NovemberChristine Stevens back with Harvest DiariesRead more
2010, 19 NovemberTim Butcher to launch Chasing the Devil at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 15 NovemberChefs' Table with Marlene van der WesthuizenRead more
2010, 10 NovemberNew Peter Godwin book to be launched at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 6 NovemberGalgut & Coetzee up for discussion at November Deep ReadingRead more
2010, 5 NovemberIt's Difficult to Explain, but expect fireworks!Read more
2010, 3 NovemberJane's Delicious Kitchen launch at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 1 NovemberDenis Beckett treks to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 29 OctoberCanadian author brings us an unusual Boer War taleRead more
2010, 28 OctoberDon't miss David Klatzow at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 22 OctoberCarmel Rickard launches Thank You, Judge MostertRead more
2010, 21 OctoberTony Fitzjohn brings out the wild side at KBBRead more
2010, 19 OctoberStephen Watson to launch new collectionRead more
2010, 18 OctoberCookbook launch: Once Upon a Chicken Pie, and other tales of foodRead more
2010, 5 OctoberDiscussion: the emerging Chinese-South African relationshipRead more
2010, 30 SeptemberRaymond Ackerman launches new book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 24 SeptemberLeon de Kock presents BodyhoodRead more
2010, 15 SeptemberYummy cookbook launchRead more
2010, 12 SeptemberSupper Club at The Annex with John Maytham and Finuala DowlingRead more
2010, 10 SeptemberLeslie Swartz to tell his story at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 8 SeptemberYoung Mandela author starts Cape Town tour in Kalk BayRead more
2010, 4 SeptemberSeptember Deep Reading at The AnnexRead more
2010, 3 SeptemberRonnie Kasrils with an Unlikely Secret Agent at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 1 SeptemberRoger Smith launches Wake Up DeadRead more
2010, 27 AugustLyndall Gordon to discuss Emily Dickinson biographyRead more
2010, 25 AugustSpecial Off the Wall for allRead more
2010, 20 AugustInsight and common sense from Greg Mills at launch of Why Africa is PoorRead more
2010, 13 AugustMax du Preez is ready to do battle againRead more
2010, 7 AugustJoin us at teatime for the launch of our Deep Reading discussionsRead more
2010, 4 AugustMelinda Ferguson's new book looks at her life as a recovering addictRead more
2010, 30 JulySarah Lotz is back! Don't miss her new book launchRead more
2010, 28 JulyPatricia Schonstein for Off the Wall at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 24 JulyWhat really happened in Equatorial Guinea?Read more
2010, 21 JulyHenrietta Rose-Innes launches new bookRead more
2010, 17 JulyA new poet launches her first collection at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 14 JulyVisiting poet to read at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 12 JulyFilm screening at the Supper Club at The AnnexRead more
2010, 30 JuneAndre Brink brings us Other LivesRead more
2010, 23 JuneComing in from the cold - meet Lewis Gordon Pugh at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 20 JuneJohn Maytham fills The Annex at inaugural Supper ClubRead more
2010, 16 JuneExtra Off the Wall with Liesl Jobson, Allan Horwitz and Kelwyn SoleRead more
2010, 10 JuneBooks for cooksRead more
2010, 5 JuneChildren's storytime: meet two authorsRead more
2010, 4 JuneTime to rethink BEE?Read more
2010, 1 JuneMichael Poliza to present his new book, South Africa, at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 31 MayBook launch: Antony Altbeker's riveting new bookRead more
2010, 27 MayRun - all the way to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 17 MayRian Malan in discussion with Donald PaulRead more
2010, 6 MayA Rwandan refugee speaks to us in poetryRead more
2010, 28 AprilOff the Wall with Seni SeneviratneRead more
2010, 14 AprilOff the Wall with Tania van SchalkwykRead more
2010, 9 AprilDamon Galgut launches his new bookRead more
2010, 7 AprilLet's talk about sharksRead more
2010, 31 MarchBook launch: a new thriller from Mike NicolRead more
2010, 26 MarchPostponed until 26 March: Breyten Breytenbach at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2010, 24 MarchWe're going Off the Wall twice a monthRead more
2010, 10 MarchOff the Wall at Kalk Bay Books with Gus FergusonRead more
2010, 28 FebruaryThe Pride Book FairRead more
2010, 11 FebruaryBook discussion: Antjie Krog in conversation with Marianne ThammRead more
2010, 10 FebruaryOff the Wall poetry in FebruaryRead more
2010, 5 FebruaryBook launch: 29 GiftsRead more
2010, 13 JanuaryOff the Wall, featuring a special reading of The WastelandRead more
2009, 19 DecemberA very special children's storytimeRead more
2009, 18 DecemberHandspring Puppet Company pulls the strings at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 9 DecemberOff the Wall at Kalk Bay Books, with Finuala DowlingRead more
2009, 2 DecemberKate Jowell: Book launch at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 27 NovemberFinal book-to-film lecture for the yearRead more
2009, 24 NovemberA very special poetry eveningRead more
2009, 18 NovemberDiscussion: Making permaculture a part of your lifeRead more
2009, 13 NovemberKiki Theo launches second bookRead more
2009, 11 NovemberOff the Wall at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 6 NovemberThe Queen of Tarts comes to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 30 OctoberOctober Book-to-Film lectureRead more
2009, 21 OctoberRhoda Kadalie in discussion with Allan BoesakRead more
2009, 16 OctoberIllustrated talk: The Last of the Gentleman Wars?Read more
2009, 14 OctoberOff the Wall poetry comes to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 9 OctoberPeter Harris on In a Different TimeRead more
2009, 3 OctoberMargie Orford launches new book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 25 SeptemberBook-to-film lecture: In Cold BloodRead more
2009, 19 SeptemberGraeme Bloch on the Toxic Mix at SA schoolsRead more
2009, 19 SeptemberSpecial storytime for childrenRead more
2009, 16 SeptemberCarol Drinkwater travels to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 4 SeptemberA Sumptuous gathering at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 29 AugustChildren's book launchRead more
2009, 28 AugustSecond film/book adaptation lectureRead more
2009, 26 AugustJonathan Jansen in conversation with John MaythamRead more
2009, 21 AugustComing in from the DeepRead more
2009, 8 AugustDamon Galgut interviews Alistair Morgan at book launchRead more
2009, 4 AugustMarlene van der Westhuizen brings Sumptuous to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 31 July*NEW* Lecture series a great successRead more
2009, 17 JulyYvette Christiansė to launch new poetry collectionRead more
2009, 15 JulySurfing legend at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 10 JulyJos Baker launches unusual bookRead more
2009, 20 JuneSpud's John van Ruit coming to Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 12 JuneKevin Bloom launches book at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 30 MayEnjoy a Karoo experienceRead more
2009, 18 MayAlexandra Fuller at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 13 MayWarm welcome back for Justin Cartwright at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 8 MayTrespass at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2009, 18 AprilBook reading with Zubeida JafferRead more
2009, 3 AprilTime to talk: MindfulnessRead more
2009, 28 MarchA Very Important Birthday PartyRead more
2009, 21 MarchNew Dora Taylor book launchedRead more
2009, 14 MarchHealing through creativity: one woman's storyRead more
2009, 7 MarchHow Manuel became the man and the ministerRead more
2009, 31 JanuaryChildren's StorytimeRead more
2008, 24 DecemberSpecial Storytime on Christmas EveRead more
2008, 23 DecemberWhat's on their bookshelves?Read more
2008, 7 DecemberExquisite books for childrenRead more
2008, 4 DecemberThe perfect stocking filler for Harry fansRead more
2008, 28 NovemberThe true impact of globalisation: a panel discussionRead more
2008, 22 NovemberMax du Preez our guest of honour at Kalk Bay Books' 2nd anniversaryRead more
2008, 14 NovemberSeven authors readingRead more
2008, 8 NovemberBringing in the HarvestRead more
2008, 1 NovemberFantastical stories and tales of magicRead more
2008, 1 NovemberLaunch: Pippa Skotnes's Unconquerable SpiritRead more
2008, 25 OctoberMeet Kalk Bay's favourite resident, Toby the TugboatRead more
2008, 25 OctoberWine book launchedRead more
2008, 26 SeptemberKalk Bay entrepreneur launches business bookRead more
2008, 19 SeptemberChildren's book launchRead more
2008, 13 SeptemberCelebrate Roald Dahl's birthdayRead more
2008, 5 SeptemberJoin us for the launch of Jonny Steinberg's new bookRead more
2008, 30 AugustWhales, Snails and TalesRead more
2008, 29 AugustFinding Time to talk about Slow FoodRead more
2008, 23 AugustInternational crime writer Jeffery Deaver charms his fans at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2008, 15 AugustA new poetry collection from Finuala DowlingRead more
2008, 7 AugustOn the Other Side of Shame by Joanne JowellRead more
2008, 2 AugustTina Schouw launches children's bookRead more
2008, 26 JulyChildren's Hour: Fallible Fables by Pieter ScholtzRead more
2008, 25 JulyJoin us for the journeyRead more
2008, 5 JulyDamon Galgut talks to Imraan Coovadia about The ImpostorRead more
2008, 7 JuneDouble bill: Michiel Heyns & Finuala DowlingRead more
2008, 31 MayThe Writing Circle launched at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2008, 23 MayExtraordinary collection of stories presented at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2008, 9 MayJane Bennett at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2008, 26 AprilMorning reading by acclaimed authorRead more
2008, 19 AprilBook reading: Mike Nicol's PaybackRead more
2008, 5 AprilBook launch: My Brother's Book by Jo-Anne RichardsRead more
2008, 18 MarchAfrican tribal art on displayRead more
2008, 15 MarchMoving celebration at Dora Taylor books launchRead more
2008, 8 MarchSeen at Tom Eaton's book launchRead more
2008, 1 MarchMike Wills took guests on a wonderfully entertaining rideRead more
2008, 27 FebruaryLively discussion of Robert Calderisi's The Trouble with AfricaRead more
2007, 19 AugustFull house for Alex Smith's launchRead more
2007, 20 JulyEnchanted guests at Harry Potter party at Kalk Bay BooksRead more
2007, 19 JuneSeen at Bongani Madondo's Hot Type readingRead more
2007, 18 MayIn harmony at Robin Auld's poetry collection launchRead more
2006, 2 DecemberKalk Bay Books launch partyRead more
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