Exclusive Books mourns loss of Lauren Watson

South African bookselling chain Exclusive Books is mourning the sudden death of Lauren Watson, manager of its flagship Hyde Park store in Johannesburg. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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