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What is worth reading this month
Every month a new stack lands on our counter, and a few titles always pull ahead of the rest. Here is what has caught our attention thi...
How we price secondhand books
We look at condition first. A clean copy with a tight spine costs more than one with torn pages or water marks. We also check how easy ...
Caring for an older book
When it's about controlling hundreds of articles, product pages for web shops, or user profiles in social networks, all
Starting a reading habit again
Pick one book and set a small goal, even ten minutes before bed counts. Choose something short at first, it builds the habit faster tha...
Books that travel well
Some books survive a trip better than others. We stock paperbacks with sturdy spines that don't mind sun, sand or a squashed bag.Ask us...
Why we still order in by request
Some readers want a specific title we don't have on the shelf. Rather than turn them away, we order it in from our suppliers and let th...
Building a child’s first bookshelf
A child's first bookshelf does not need to be big. A low shelf near their bed, within easy reach, works best. Start with eight to ten b...
Our favourite South African writers
South African writing is easy to start with and hard to put down. Try Zakes Mda for sharp, funny stories, and Nadine Gordimer for quiet...
