Mapping Joburg’s literary district — one pin-drop at a time

Griffin Shea, the owner of Bridge Books, went on a mission to find the city’s 71 booksellers and help create a map that situates and celebrates them

18 August 2024 - 00:00 By GRIFFIN SHEA

Nearly a decade ago, I decided to take a walk around the Johannesburg CBD, mostly on a whim, looking for bookstores...

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