Bookshop Chatter

Discover the latest tales from Wild & the Sage. From reading recommendations to events down south, here’s where we share what’s keeping us busy in the bookshop – including the latest news from in and around our community in Galle. Something you think we should hear about? Send us a message here.

Bookshop chatter

Bookclub Review: Hot Butter Cuttlefish by Ashok Ferrey

Bookclub Review: Hot Butter Cuttlefish by Ashok...

A well-known figure in Sri Lanka’s English-language literary world, Ashok Ferrey has built a reputation for light-hearted, sharply observant novels that capture slices of modern Sri Lankan society so we...

Bookclub Review: Hot Butter Cuttlefish by Ashok...

A well-known figure in Sri Lanka’s English-language literary world, Ashok Ferrey has built a reputation for light-hearted, sharply observant novels that capture slices of modern Sri Lankan society so we...

International Women's Day

International Women's Day

In recognition of International Women's Day, five wonderful women from our Wild & the Sage community share the books they love most...

International Women's Day

In recognition of International Women's Day, five wonderful women from our Wild & the Sage community share the books they love most...

The Perfect Day in Unawatuna

The Perfect Day in Unawatuna

What makes Unawatuna different isn’t just the beach. It’s the depth. The mix of long-standing local families, international residents, repeat travellers and small independent businesses that give the place real...

The Perfect Day in Unawatuna

What makes Unawatuna different isn’t just the beach. It’s the depth. The mix of long-standing local families, international residents, repeat travellers and small independent businesses that give the place real...

🎄 Can We Talk About Christmas Yet? (Our Staff’s First Wish List!)

🎄 Can We Talk About Christmas Yet? (Our Staff’s...

We're kicking off the season with a peek at what's currently topping co-owner, Giselle's, personal Christmas list. Get ready to add these five fantastic titles to yours!

🎄 Can We Talk About Christmas Yet? (Our Staff’s...

We're kicking off the season with a peek at what's currently topping co-owner, Giselle's, personal Christmas list. Get ready to add these five fantastic titles to yours!

Illustrated Non-Fiction

Illustrated Non-Fiction

Non-fiction isn't always easy to love — especially if you're a visual learner. That’s why we love these illustrated editions: they break complex subjects into digestible chapters, enriched with beautiful...

Illustrated Non-Fiction

Non-fiction isn't always easy to love — especially if you're a visual learner. That’s why we love these illustrated editions: they break complex subjects into digestible chapters, enriched with beautiful...

Bookclub Review: Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq

Bookclub Review: Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq

In the lead up to the Galle Literary Festival we like to do some titles of authors due to attend so we are armed and ready for the session Q&A's!...

Bookclub Review: Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq

In the lead up to the Galle Literary Festival we like to do some titles of authors due to attend so we are armed and ready for the session Q&A's!...