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Pagecast takes Franschhoek Literary Festival 2025: “Across Borders, Between Lines: Fiction from Everywhere”

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Pagecast along with a host of book people take a seat in the vibrant courtyard of Smitten Cafe surrounded by a soirée of literary buzz. Maryam Adams engages in a compelling conversation with Elleke Boehmer and Mary Watson, exploring their latest works of fiction, the diverse settings that inspire their narratives, and the audiences they envision while writer.

16 May 2025 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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