UPCOMING EVENTS
2010, 26 March
6 for 6.30pm

Postponed until 26 March: Breyten Breytenbach at Kalk Bay Books
Postponed until 26 March: Breyten Breytenbach at Kalk Bay Books
Breyten Breytenbach will be travelling overseas to accept a prestigious international award on the evening he was due to be at Kalk Bay Books. We are delighted for him, and very pleased that he will still be coming to meet you a couple of weeks later, on Friday March 26, when Gus Ferguson will speak to him about his new book, Notes from the Middle World.
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2010, 10 March
7pm

Off the Wall at Kalk Bay Books with Gus Ferguson
Off the Wall at Kalk Bay Books with Gus Ferguson
We're delighted that Gus Ferguson will be the featured poet at the March Off the Wall session (and will be here again to interview Breyten Breytenbach later in the week).
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EVENT GALLERY
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
2006, 1 OctoberHow to start a bookshopRead more
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