Fables Bookshop

18/10/2025

Big News from Fables Book Shop!

We’re turning the page to a brand-new chapter—Fables is MOVING! And to celebrate this exciting transition, we’re offering an irresistible deal: every book in our beloved Popular Section is now a whopping 33% off! That’s right—your favorite reads, now at a fraction of the price.

But wait, there’s more! We’ve sprinkled in a few extra surprise discounts throughout the store. Curious? Pop in and ask us about them—we promise it’s worth the visit.

Come stock up before we scale down, and help us lighten the load as we prepare for our next adventure!

07/10/2022

Hi,

We are mostly moved in to the new premises, lots of books now on display, and open for customers. This is much nicer!
We will have a bargain table outside this Saturdaay and Sunday so please come and browse. Great pizzas available from our neighbours, drinks, coffees, and other meals available for the family in the complex - right opposite the Pig & Whistle.

22/09/2022

Hi, Fables Bookshop are moving to new premises. We will be right opposite the Pig & Whistle in the old TekServ premises. Moving is under way and we will be up and running by the end of the month. Until then, please bear with us with stock mostly boxed up as we move.

22/04/2022

The 17th Bathurst Bookfair will be on 1st May 2022.
Lots of books, food, a major speaker programme, kiddies horse rides, alpacas, and more.
See you there!

09/03/2022

This item is on auction, bid closing Thursday 10th inst.

Lot 538
#28326 Various ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
Box of 62 relevant programmes.

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Yehudi Menuhin, SABC Symphony Orchestra, Von Weber, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Shostakovich, City Hall. Signed by Yehudi Menuhin.

09/03/2022

This item is on auction, bid closing Thursday 10th inst.

Lot 537
#28323 Tchaikovsky BALLET
Box of 36 relevant programmes.
Includes some signed items, one by Yehudi Menuhin.

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Mostly VG condition, but may be annotated, small adhesive label to front cover showing date, many relevant newspaper clippings tipped in.

09/03/2022

This item is auction, bid closing Thursday 10th inst.

Lot 536
#28322 Various. MUSICALS, ORCHESTRAL, DRAMA, VARIETY, GILBERT &
SULLIVAN
Box of 36 relevant programmes.

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SABC Symohony Orchestra (Malcom Sargent) & Johannesburg Festival Choir, Handel, Elgar, Beethoven, Johannesburg City Hall, Johannesburg Festival 1956.

09/03/2022

This item is on auction, bid closing Thursday 10th inst.

Lot 535
#28254 Time Life. THE [American] CIVIL WAR
A full 28 volume set, the last volume is the master index.

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14/12/2021

We are looking forward to seeing old customers over the holiday season. Our core times are 10.00 to 2.30 Tuesday to Sunday inclusive. We will close later if we are busy but on a quiet rainy day don't bank on it . You can call 046-625-0202 or email us at [email protected] if you want to check ahead.