Cape Town Book Fair

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This year the theme of the public section of the fair is “Where the Story Begins ...”

Professor Wole Soyinka will be at the CTBF speaking about his new memoir You Must Set Forth at Dawn published by Ayebia. This giant of African literature will be in conversation with his publisher Nana Ayebia Clarke on Saturday 31 July at 10am in the Dalro Forum.

International bestselling author Jodi Picoult will be at the CTBF to launch her new novel House Rules at the Dalro Forum on Sunday 1 August at 2pm. Picoult has delighted millions of readers with her books and is a captivating speaker.

Where would we be without our mothers? Marion Keim will discuss her book Umama – Mothers of Leaders with Diane Ferris in the Dalro Forum on Saturday 31 July at 11am.

If you’re a fan of memoirs you’ll want to hear Chris van Wyk, who captivated readers with Shirley Goodness and Mercy, talk about his new book Eggs to Lay, Chickens to Hatch in the Dalro Forum on Saturday 31 July at 4pm.

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