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Literary Magic at the Soweto Book Café

Literary Magic at the Soweto Book Café

by 2summers | May 8, 2023 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping, Soweto, Townships/Informal Settlements

Last Saturday Thorsten and I went to a launch of Eve Fairbanks’ new book, The Inheritors, at the Soweto Book Café. I was excited because: 1) Eve and I have been friends for years and I was keen to hear some discussion about her award-winning book, which tells...
The 2Summers #Gauteng52 Book: Frequently Asked Questions

The 2Summers #Gauteng52 Book: Frequently Asked Questions

by 2summers | Nov 2, 2018 | #Gauteng52, Arts and Culture, Johannesburg

UPDATE (December 2019): The first and second editions of The 2Summers #Gauteng52 Challenge are sold out. Thanks to all of you for your support! After many years of threatening to do so, I’m finally publishing a book. The 2Summers #Gauteng52 Challenge is being...
Long Live the Johannesburg City Library

Long Live the Johannesburg City Library

by 2summers | Nov 21, 2016 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Museums and Buildings

I keep reading articles about gentrification in downtown Johannesburg. These articles — usually written by foreign journalists, or Capetonians — proclaim the city of Joburg remains blighted, crime-ridden, and poverty-stricken with the exception of a few...
#2SummersBlogClass: A Really Good Saturday

#2SummersBlogClass: A Really Good Saturday

by 2summers | Jul 31, 2016 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Markets/Shopping

Yesterday I held my first #2SummersBlogClass, with nine fabulous bloggers/aspiring bloggers, at Bridge Books in downtown Joburg. It was one of the best Saturdays I’ve had in a while. Yes, I gave my blog class a hashtag. I’ve become one of those people. My...
Bridge Books: A New Bookshop in Downtown Johannesburg

Bridge Books: A New Bookshop in Downtown Johannesburg

by 2summers | Jun 6, 2016 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Markets/Shopping

Remember Griffin, my fellow American Joburger who cruises the streets selling books from a suitcase? Well, he’s not just selling from a suitcase anymore. Griffin now has his own bookshop, Bridge Books, right in the middle of downtown Joburg. I visited the shop...
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Heather in Brixton

Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

Latest Posts

  • Joburg Heritage: Churches of Coronationville and Bosmont September 21, 2023
  • The Spectacular Brixton Light Festival, Revisited September 8, 2023
  • Vredefort Dome: The Ultimate Weekend Getaway Guide August 30, 2023
  • A Quick Tour of Brixton Monuments August 25, 2023
  • Joburg Thrifting: Winter 2023 August 18, 2023

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