Jenny & Karen at flf with John Boyne

You’re going to be in Franschhoek for the Literary Festival, right? If you are, do join Jenny Crwys-Williams and Karen Lane for an intimate early Friday evening of fine wines from Boekenhoutskloof paired with yummy snacks created in Reuben’s kitchen. 

 We’re thrilled to let you know who our 2025 author is: mega bestselling Irish author, John Boyne! He follows Pip Williams (2024) and Rachel Joyce (2023).

You’ll be one of a handful of guests to meet and rub shoulders with John. He is best known for his 2010 novel The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas (11 million copies sold worldwide!) but almost all of his subsequent books have topped international bestseller lists. 

Most recently John Boyne’s completed a quartet of novellas: Earth, Water, Fire and Air. Get your copies signed by him AND get to chat to him as well! It’s irresistible! COME!  We'll have a lovely chat over a glass of wine and some nibbles and then you can head off to dinner afterwards. If you'd like to stay on at Reubens - which we highly recommend - be sure to book a table directly with them.