Date: Sunday, 19 October & 23 November
Time: 11AM – 2PM | Entry: Free
Location: The Rusty Feather, Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort
Welcome the new season with a peaceful, book-filled day at our riverside venue. Read by the River is a relaxed spring gathering for book lovers of all kinds. No program, no pressure—just bring your current read, your favorite camp chair or picnic blanket, and enjoy our open grounds.
Whether you prefer a cozy nook under the trees or a sunny spot by the river, this is your invitation to unwind with a good book, great food, and community.
What to Expect:
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📖 Bring-Your-Own-Book – find a quiet place and settle in.
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🔄 Book Swap Table – take a book, leave a book.
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☕ Food & Drinks – full restaurant menu available, plus spring drink specials.
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🐶 Pet-friendly | 🌞 Family-friendly
No bookings needed—come when you can and stay as long as you like.
FAQs:
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Is there an entry fee? Nope, just support the restaurant.
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Can I bring my own food/drink? No, but we have delicious options available.
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Is there seating? Limited—bring your own blanket/chair for the best experience.
- Only books? Physical books, e-readers & kindles, as well as audiobooks with headsets, are all welcome!
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Do I have to be social? Not at all! Make the experience your own – read silently in your spot, or mingle with other chatty readers. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure type of story.
Join us!
Date: Sunday, 19 October
Time: 11AM – 2PM | Entry: Free
Location: The Rusty Feather, Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort
📍 Find us: Google Maps
📞 Contact us on WhatsApp: 079 980 7743
📆 Add Read by the River to your Calendar: > here <
📚✨ Calling all book clubs! ✨📚
Why not bring your whole crew to our Read by the River social?
Set up by the river, enjoy a spring day outdoors, and dive into your latest read together.
Whether you’re discussing your current book or just enjoying a quiet group read, this is the perfect excuse for your club’s next get-together.
Follow along on our social pages to see updates about the event!
@the.rusty.feather ✨ You heard it here first: BookTok is going riverside 🌊📚 Tag your book club & save the date → 21 Sept! #ReadByTheRiver #booktok #BookClub #booktoksouthafrica
♬ Beanie Waltz - Seb Wery
