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Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 13 - "An Island"

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The effect the pandemic had on South African writers has come under the floodlight with the announcement of this years shortlist for the Sunday Times Literary awards in partnership with Exclusive Books.

We’re looking at each of the 10 books up for the coveted prize - in the run up to the announcement.

Karen Jenning's novel "An Island" is in the running ..

Hot 1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams asked her about Covid’s effect on the industry …
13 Sep 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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