Noku Khanya, the literary curator behind the beloved AroundTheWorldInBooks series, is hosting a Galentine’s Day Bookish Brunch on February 14, celebrating friendship, softness, and the joy of being surrounded by women who get it. The event runs from 11am to 2pm in Johannesburg or Midrand (venue to be confirmed), bringing together good food, great conversation, and the kind of warmth that comes from a space built around shared love of reading and stories. Tickets are R450 per person, with limited spots available.

This isn’t a Valentine’s Day event about romance, it’s about girlhood, friendship, and showing up as you are, dressed in pink. Whether you’re coming solo or with your bestie, the brunch promises an intimate, celebratory atmosphere where books and community take center stage. Khanya, who has spent years building spaces for readers across South Africa through AroundTheWorldInBooks, brings that same curatorial eye and warmth to this one-off gathering.

Tickets are non-refundable but transferable, and spots are going fast. Secure yours by sliding into Noku Khanya’s DMs before they’re gone.