The Literature Corner

Book lovers Nomathemba Chandiwana and Mava Kuselo played the monthly Lit Quiz with Eusebius McKaiser

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Eusebius spoke to Brent Meersman about his moving memoir, A Childhood Made Up: Living with my mother's madness 

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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.

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Eusebius in conversation with Craig Higginson on his latest book, The Book of Gifts. 

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Book reviewer Andrea Van Wyk joined Eusebius on the show to review some of the books she had recentl read. 

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Eusebius hosts writers Siphiwo Mahala, Marianne Thamm and Mandla Langa to hear how they feel, they write and they emote during this unprecedented time. 

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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.

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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.

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Listeners share pieces of literature they are currently enjoying including something seen on twitter, Antjie Krog and rap lyrics. 

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Book Clubs - How they work, the rules, the wine and of course, the books! 

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 Kate Sidley and Kate Rogan from Love Books discuss childhood books that we remember fondly. 

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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.

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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.

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Eusebius and listeners take time to read to each other and share insight on literature they are currently reading and engaging with. 

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Eusebius was in conversation with Professor Kopano Ratele about his latest book, The World Looks Like This From Here: Thoughts On African Psychology 

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Guest: Phathutshedzo Makwarela

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A panel of publishers wrap up the year in books and look forward to literary delights in 2020. 

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Qaanitah Hunter speaks to Nickolaus on her new book on President Ramaphosa, ‘Balance of Power’.

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Guest: Jennifer Platt, Sunday Times Book Editor, Jennifer Platt

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Eusebius and the listeners share their favourite passages and extracts from their current reads. 

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Eusebius is in conversation with author, Siphiwo Mahala, about the genre of short stories and his latest offering, Red Apple Dreams & Other stories. 

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In the literature corner this week, Eusebius and guests chat poetry and the spoken word. 

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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. 

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Andrea van Wyk reviews the latest offering by Margaret Atwood, The Testaments. 

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Eusebius was joined by author Fiona Snyckers who reviewed a bunch of books she had recently read

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Eusebius sits down with award-winning author, Jonny Steinberg, about his new book, One Day in Bethlehem. 

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh spoke to author and journalist, Pieter du Toit, about his recently published book, The Stellenbosch Mafia.

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Authors and spouses Rebecca Davis and Haji Dawjee went up against each other in this month's literature quiz hosted by Eusebius 

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Guest: Andrea Van Wyk | Broadcaster and Arts & Book Journalist 

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Broadcaster, Arts & Book Journalist Andrea Van Wyk Reviews DYSTOPIAN FICTION Books with Eusebius

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Guest: Jade Jacobson | Managing Director of Nal'ibali

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Books reviewed

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This week's Literature Corner pays tribute to Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina

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Eusebius facilitated tributes to Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina, who passed away this week, from writers Niq Mhlonqo, Zukiswa Wanner and Siphiwo Mahala  

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Eusebius asked his listeners why they read and got a beautiful and surprising range of responses 

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Guest: Phil Clark | Author

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Guest: Ekow Duker  | Oil Field engineer and Novelist

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Eusebius spoke to children's books author Tracey-Lee Easthorpe about her character Obnoxious Naledi and the books she (Tracey-Lee) is writing for our local market 

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Guest: Kate Sidley

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Guests

Gabaza Tiba - Thinker, Feminist and Writer Ninakhulu Ntsanwisi - Healthcare practitioner, specialising as a General Practitioner

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Listeners call in to read from their favourite books.

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Broadcaster and book enthusiast, Karabo Kgoleng spoke about books she hopes to read in the first part on 2019.

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Eusebius facilitated an amazing set of reviews of books by listeners who had taken books on holiday with them recently 

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Eusebius hosted Xoli Mcobothi from Bafatibebumbene, Naomi Webster from Palesa Book Club and Phiwe Mncwabe from VSS Book Club Foundation to share their experiences of forming and running successful book clubs..

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Guests: Authors

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Eusebius hosted acclaimed author Zukiswa Wanner in a wide ranging conversation about her favourite African and diaspora works for 2018 as well as her book, Hardly Working, and the first book she has published as publisher, Story Story, Story Come  

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At the tender age of seven, Stacey Fru wrote her first book, Smelly Cats. Aki Anastasiou spoke 11 year old Stacey Fru.   

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Writer and journalist, Theresa Mallinson took on Academic Associate from University of Pretoria, Lethabo Mailula in our monthly lit quiz.

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Eusebius interviewed Sisonke Msimang about her new book, The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela 

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Eusebius interviewed Nozizwe Jele about her moving new novel, The Ones With Purpose

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Reigning champion Larry Khumala takes on Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele co- founder of Cheeky Natives.

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Eusebius spoke to author Mark Winkler about his book An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Absolutely Everything

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Broadcaster Karabo Kgoleng joined Eusebius in conversation with Landa Mabenge the author of Becoming Him – A Trans Memoir of Triumph.

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Eusebius hosted author Fiona Snyckers on The Literature Corner today reviewing batch of books

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Eusebius had a fun and fascinating conversation with reviewer Karabo Kgoleng about the quality of blurbs on books and along the way they also reviewed these books 

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Eusebius and fellow author Sisonke Msimang examined the critically acclaimed debut novel What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons 

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Writer and journalist Theresa Theresa Mallinson took on EWN online Chief Sub Editor, Janice Healing.

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Arts journalist Karabo Kgoleng joined Ray White to review the latest books she has read.

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Eusebius hosted well-known author Fiona Snyckers who reviewed some books for us

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A Focus on children’s book. Lebohang Msimango, author of Mpumi’s Magic Beads speaks to Eusebius about this delightful book that focuses on friendships, self-esteem discovery and beautiful hair.

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Eusebius and author Fiona Snyckers had fun talking about great and horrible book titles

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 Author, columnist, and book reviewer for the Sunday Times Kate Sidley reviews a number of books with Eusebius Mckaiser on this week's edition  of The Literature Corner.

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Eusebius did the annual Literature Quiz with contestants Thandiwe Nku - Radio Presenter.Amateur linguist and Writer and Anna Stroud a Freelance Writer  .

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Acclaimed author Sindiwe Magona reviewed  a couple of children’s books with Eusebius. 

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Journalist and bookworm Andrea van Wyk reviewed Elleke Boehmer's The Shouting in the Dark, Paul Crilley’s Clockwork City and Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84.

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Eusebius read aloud with some of his listners.

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Freelance journalist,  Theresa Mallinson narrowly beat journalist, Andrea van Wyk

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World Without Wine founder, Janet Gourand , reviewed The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley and The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray

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Eusebius spoke to Lebo Motshegoa- creative director of ‘black consumer insight agency” Foshizi and author of  Scamto Dictionary and now his latest version Township Talk .

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Eusebius was joined by award winning South African author Lauren Beukes in a wide ranging conversation about science fiction, cool literature and the dangers of labeling authors by genre

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Book reviewer and arts journalist Karabo Kgoleng reviewed Black Moses by Alain Mabanckou and Oliver Tambo’s Dream by Albie Sachs

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Writer and journalist Theresa Theresa Mallinson took on reigning Lit Quiz champion Phemelo Motene. 

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Eusebius McKaiser talks to Kate Sidley - Author, columnist, and editor @sidleykate

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Eusebius was joined by James-Brent Styan to talk about his fascinating book , Heartbreaker: Christiaan Barnard and the first heart transplant.

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