The Literature Corner

Regular reviewers, as well as listeners, reviewed some of the books they have recently read, sharing their impressions with Eusebius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book lovers Nomathemba Chandiwana and Mava Kuselo played the monthly Lit Quiz with Eusebius McKaiser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eusebius spoke to Brent Meersman about his moving memoir, A Childhood Made Up: Living with my mother's madness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our literature Corner, mam’Elinor Sisulu, author Siya Masuku and Eusebius discuss the need to get relevant mother-tongue reading content to children at this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius in conversation with Craig Higginson on his latest book, The Book of Gifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book reviewer Andrea Van Wyk joined Eusebius on the show to review some of the books she had recentl read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius hosts writers Siphiwo Mahala, Marianne Thamm and Mandla Langa to hear how they feel, they write and they emote during this unprecedented time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Meyer, Nal’ibali PR and Events co-ordinator and Eusebius speak on the importance and impact of reading on children’s demeanor, their nerves and anxiety especially during this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's first ever Lit Quiz edition of 2020 Eusebius is joined by Busisekile Khumalo, Author of The Harvard Wife and Dudu Busani-Dube, Journalist and Author of the Hlomu series, The Zulu Wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Listeners share pieces of literature they are currently enjoying including something seen on twitter, Antjie Krog and rap lyrics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Clubs - How they work, the rules, the wine and of course, the books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Sidley and Kate Rogan from Love Books discuss childhood books that we remember fondly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gold Diggers follows the lives of the human cargo of a white Quantum taxi as it crosses into South Africa from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Show producer, Laura Wener, spoke to author, Sue Nyathi, about giving a human face to so many illegal immigrants who come to Johannesburg to dig for Gold, whatever form it may take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea van Wyk reviews some of her current reads including The Body by Bill Bryson, The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, and Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius and listeners take time to read to each other and share insight on literature they are currently reading and engaging with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius was in conversation with Professor Kopano Ratele about his latest book, The World Looks Like This From Here: Thoughts On African Psychology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Phathutshedzo Makwarela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A panel of publishers wrap up the year in books and look forward to literary delights in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qaanitah Hunter speaks to Nickolaus on her new book on President Ramaphosa, ‘Balance of Power’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jennifer Platt, Sunday Times Book Editor, Jennifer Platt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius and the listeners share their favourite passages and extracts from their current reads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius is in conversation with author, Siphiwo Mahala, about the genre of short stories and his latest offering, Red Apple Dreams & Other stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the literature corner this week, Eusebius and guests chat poetry and the spoken word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which characters from your favourite fiction books have left an impression on you? Eusebius and Prof Chris Thurman discuss their choices and listeners join us too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea van Wyk reviews the latest offering by Margaret Atwood, The Testaments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius was joined by author Fiona Snyckers who reviewed a bunch of books she had recently read See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eusebius sits down with award-winning author, Jonny Steinberg, about his new book, One Day in Bethlehem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh spoke to author and journalist, Pieter du Toit, about his recently published book, The Stellenbosch Mafia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authors and spouses Rebecca Davis and Haji Dawjee went up against each other in this month's literature quiz hosted by Eusebius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Andrea Van Wyk | Broadcaster and Arts & Book Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster, Arts & Book Journalist Andrea Van Wyk Reviews DYSTOPIAN FICTION Books with Eusebius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Jade Jacobson | Managing Director of Nal'ibali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Books reviewed The White Room - Craig Higginson (Fiction) The Freedom Artist - Ben Okri Unsheltered - Barbara Kimgsolver (Novel) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week's Literature Corner pays tribute to Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius facilitated tributes to Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina, who passed away this week, from writers Niq Mhlonqo, Zukiswa Wanner and Siphiwo Mahala See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eusebius asked his listeners why they read and got a beautiful and surprising range of responses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Phil Clark | Author See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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