http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 11 March 2010 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Jenny focuses on the Franschhoek Literary Festival and chats about how you could join an exciting writers’ workshop. She interviews international ballet dancer Li Cunxin, author of Mao’s Last Dancer and discusses South Africa’s top 10 iconic books of all time. 11 March 2010 This week Jenny is bringing distant lands closer to home from the Mexican jungle fringed with broken coral, wedged with human bones to unknown animals in the cliffs on the south coast of England. Jenny also speaks to the author of “The Lacuna “Barbara Kingsolver and later speaks about Tracey Chevalier’s latest offering “Remarkable creatures “. 04 March 2010 From the Greek islands where natural qualities and flavour of fresh vegetables and fruit, extra-virgin olive oil, cheeses made from goat’s milk, and fish are the norm to the beautiful valley of Franschoek where its heritage is reflected both in haute cuisine starring Cape ingredients and classic bistro fare, Jenny interviewed some of Primedia’s famous cooks. 25 February 2010 Where were you on the 11th of February 1990? We are paying tribute to that memorable day on the book show, reviewing various titles about Madiba that have captured our hearts. Jenny speaks to Helen Ndude one of the people who escorted Nelson Mandela out of Victor Verster Prison on the 11th of February 1990. Mac Maharaj and John Carlin share with us their memories of that day as well as their favourite Madiba book. 11 February 2010 Jenny starts the official warmup to the start of the Book Show in 2010 by talking about a great new online course on writing creatively. Following on that she gets expert advice on self-publishing and how you can successfully sell your book online. 28 January 2010 It’s the last book show of the year and Jenny brings you all the best in stocking fillers for this Christmas. There’s something for everyone, from Sarah Britten’s hilarious South African Insults to a beautiful edition of Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and AA Gill’s latest collection of witty columns. 10 December 2009 Ahead of the holidays Jenny has reviews and suggestions for books to take to the beach with you. Listen carefully and you may even hear the waves and a seagull in the background. 03 December 2009 There are books that are timed to come out just for Christmas, and Jenny looks at the best of those for 2009 in her mega two-hour Christmas book show. Everything from the incredible photography of Lewis Blackwell, to an interview with Zakes Mda, Bruce Whitfield on Tollins, and the latest Richard Dawkins. 26 November 2009 Holidays are in the air and Jenny takes to the great outdoors in this week’s book show. Bird song, frog calls, some wonderful guides to our national parks, and Sihle Khumalo’s new book, Heart of Africa, which tracks Sihle’s fascination with the continent’s early Victorian explorers. 19 November 2009 In a first for Africa 702’s Jenny Crwys Williams interviewed author Cecelia Ahern live via Skype. Jenny hosted the event in front of a live audience at Talk Radio 702, and Cecelia Ahern chatted to Jenny from her home. 18 November 2009