Independent bookshop · Hudson Street · Nieu-Bethesda

Damn fine reads, in the heart of the Karoo.

Second-hand, rare and collectible books in one of South Africa's most magical little towns. Come for a quick look, stay for the whole morning.

4.9 ★51 Google reviews
Rare & collectibleand second-hand
Karoo booksa speciality
The shop

A bookshop in Nieu-Bethesda? Believe it.

Dustcovers is exactly the kind of independent bookshop that reminds you why bookshops matter.

Behind the white front on Hudson Street, room after room is lined with books: wooden beams, worn rugs, a red sofa to sink into and enough shelves to keep you browsing for a day. Victoria is always ready with a smile, a recommendation and a chat with fellow book nerds.

Look out for the little street library at the gate, the funky art cushions and socks, and the Cape sparrows nesting by the door.

The shop front on Hudson StreetA reading corner with a red bench
On the shelves

Something for every kind of reader

Karoo & South Africa

A fabulous collection of Karoo history, travel, nature and South African writing.

Rare & collectible

First editions and hard-to-find titles for collectors. Ask Victoria what's new.

Second-hand fiction

Shelf upon shelf of novels, classics and damn fine reads at kind prices.

Children's books

A good children's corner with vintage favourites and new books.

"The most charming bookshop and owner, with an outstanding selection of books. Whiled away a pleasant morning browsing and chatting to fellow book nerds. A delight!"Google review

Staff picks

Meet the shop cats

They don't recommend books, but they do take their shelf-inspection duties very seriously.

A tabby cat among the books A black cat on the counter A black cat on the red sofa A black cat on the rug
Reviews
4.9
★★★★★
51 Google reviews

Outstanding! What a fabulous collection of Karoo books and South African books. Also a good children's section with vintage and new. Definitely worth a browse.

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Google readerGoogle review

A bookshop in Nieu-Bethesda! Can you believe it. Victoria is a most helpful and friendly bookshop owner. Always a smile and ready for a chat. Enough books to keep you browsing for a day.

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Google readerGoogle review

Wonderful bookshop in Nieu-Bethesda with an incredible selection of second-hand books, as well as other interesting things like funky pillows with Frida Kahlo paintings and socks with famous artwork on them.

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Google readerGoogle review

The most charming bookshop and owner with an outstanding selection of books. A delight!

Visit us

Hudson Street, Nieu-Bethesda

On the main street of the village, a short walk from the Owl House. Can't visit? Victoria also sells rare books online.

Visit & contact

Hudson Street, Nieu-Bethesda, 6286
082 517 0045 (Victoria)
Phone or WhatsApp to check opening times.