An independent bookstore is always an event. In the new Skoobs Theatre of Books concept book-store at Montecasino, visitors are transported into a parallel world of literary and entertainment delights.
The first of its kind in South Africa, this innovative store offers a range of books in every imaginable genre, a coffee shop, an interactive gaming area and a champagne bar.
“Everything about this book-store takes the visitor out of the ordinary and into the realm of the extraordinary,” say Marisa Torrani, managing director of Cinevation and Skoobs project manager.
For champagne aficionados, the champagne bar comes complete with baby grand piano to provide entertainment while enjoying your bubbly and choosing a good read, or selecting a game for the kids in the gaming area.
The sensory journey continues into a Zen garden in the mind, body and soul area; a putting green in the sports area and a Tuscan courtyard, which will be used for book and gaming launches and events, author appearances and signings, demonstrations or informal talks.
For further information, call 011 5136 2800 or visit the website at www.montecasino.co.za
l Book sales are where you can catch up on those you have always wanted to have on your book shelves or buy some quality gifts for the year.
The first one starts on Thursday at the quality Boekehuis, cnr Lothbury and Fawley streets, Auckland Park.
They have great books, a coffee shop and great ambience to catch up on what’s new in the line of books. There’s Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations marked down from R270 to R120, or more about the women of Frank Lloyd Wright in TC Boyle’s The Women, from R195 to R80 and much more.
For details, phone 011 482 3609 or ask to be added to their mailing list on [email protected]