Jenny's Book Show

This morning on the Book Show we speak to the award-winning author Lauren Beukes. Best known for her books “The Shining Girls” and “Broken Monsters” she is just two months away from publishing her latest book. 

This week on the Book Show we’re looking at the battle of the Somme, with a South African connection and also some great new fiction titles.

In the Book Show this morning we’re looking at another South African memoir – and two coffee table books which are, in a very real sense, memoirs of a different time in this country.

This week on the book show, Redi and Jenny look at biographies and memoirs, which are always big sellers in South Africa; and they are joined by one of the founders of talk radio in South Africa, John Berks to talk about his biography, What a Boykie written by Robin Binckes.

In the Book Show this morning, Jenny and Gugu talk to the winners of the Sunday Times Literary awards.

This morning on the Book Show we look at Jenny’s prediction for the Alan Paton prize and two great new books about Africa. 

Redi Tlhabi and Jenny Crwys-Williams discuss books of the moment, books that are “hot to trot”, here and abroad. They speak to Authors; Bongani Madondo, of Sigh the beloved country- braai talk, rock n roll and other stories; and Richard Popolak of Continental shift – a journey into Africa’s changing fortunes. 

Today on the Book Show, Jenny Crwys-Williams and Redi look at debut authors and what it takes to publish, and sell, a novel these days.

Today on the Book Show Redi and Jenny take a literary journey through the troubled history of the Congo.

This morning on the book show we’re looking at some of the books on the Sunday Times shortlist, and talking crime with superstar author Harlan Coben, and a fascinating real-life South African murder mystery.  

Jenny’s in Cape Town this week preparing for the Franschhoek Literary Festival and we’re bringing you new and fabulous cookbooks to whet your appetite.

This week on the book show we’re still on the theme of Franschhoek. We talk to three authors who will be appearing at the festival next week: Paige Nick, Kevin Bloom and Karina Brink.

This week on the Book Show we’re giving you a preview of what’s on at Franschhoek next month, and talking about short stories.

Jenny spoke to Redi about books that one would read alone in a restaurant and she also reviewed the following books: Continental Shift by Kevin Bloom and Richard Poplak, ‘From A To X- a Story of Letters’ By John Berger, Blood Safari by Deon Meyer and previewed the Franschhoek Literary Festival

This week The Book Show with Jenny Crwys Williams has a hint of adventure about it On the show we talk to Wilbur Smith, about adventures on the great Limpopo River, and bring you all the latest book news.

This morning on the Book Show we’re looking at books about, and by Africans, both black and white.

Last week Redi and Jenny looked at books for your babies, kids and teenagers that’ll make that long car journey so much easier, this week is the final part of the Easter Getaway shows and Redi and Jenny offer up books that you might want to read yourself.

This week on the Book Show we look at books for your babies, kids and teenagers that’ll make that long car journey so much easier. Audiobooks for adults too!

This week on the Book Show we look at books to read during your Easter getaway.

This morning on the book show it’s all about fiction including an interview with Life of Pi author, Yann Martel.