Book Choice: Book Short _ Hedley Twidle - The Interpreters - 24 June 25

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The Interpreters: South Africa’s New Nonfiction", edited by Sean Christie and Hedley Twiddle, published by Soutie Press, is certainly one of the most remarkable releases of 2025.

It’s a brilliant idea and hosts phenomenal talent. Everyone from Anjie Krog to J. M. Coetzee, Mark Gevisser, Michiel Heyns, Daniël Hugo, Anton Kannemeyer, Bongani Kona and more.

Take a listen to this 15-minute Book Choice Short, where we cover this astonishing title with a review AND an interview.
Paige Nick: In this 15 min book short, Vanessa Levenstein covers an astonishing new title with a review and an interview with editor, Hedley Twiddle.

24 Jun English South Africa TV & Film

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