Against a backdrop of marching soldiers preparing for the opening of parliament the following day, Qarnita Loxton launched her latest novel at the Book Lounge on Wednesday July 17.

Having grown up in Walmer Estate, now living in Melkbosstrand, she described her latest offering, What’s Wrong with June, as a story as an easily accessible read about friendship, patriarchy while also dealing with real issues that face people every day.

Set in Cape Town in 2022, the story revolves around June Cupido and her efforts to reinvent herself. She is safe and comfortable and bored.

Loxton says she has broken away from the much loved Being Series, to write about modern women in Cape Town.

In 2021 Loxton was awarded the Philida Literary Award for literary excellence.

Mervyn Sloman, owner of the Book Lounge, introducing author Qarnita Loxton, left, and writer and former editor of Women's Health, Danielle Weakley

Enjoying the launch, Suretha Berowsky from Big Bay, Zoe Nieuwstadt of Melkbosstrand and Ledine Deiner of Big Bay.

Family support, from left, Liam Loxton from Melkbos, Fletcher Loxton from Sunset Beach, Jesse Loxton from Melkbos and Sabrina Loxton from Woodstock.

Annie Loxton and Megan Loxton waiting to have their books signed, both from Sunset Beach.

Dominique Malherbe and Johan Malherbe from Constantia.

Qarnita's husband, Edgar Loxton from Melkbosstrand with Leanne and Helge Rothmann also from Melkbosstrand.

Sharing names, Quanita Adams from Gardens, left, with Kharnita Mohamed from Boston, Bellville.

Buying the book, Jan McLoughlin from Bloubergstrand, left, with Mandy Oschman from Melkbosstrand.

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