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Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 11 - "An Island"

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It turns out a second printing of Karen Jenning's novel "An Island" was the catalyst that got her home to South Africa.

Her book has made it to the shortlist of this years Sunday Time Literary Awards - in partnership with Exclusive Books.

Hot 1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams is looking at each of the 10 books up for the coveted prize in the run up to the announcement.
12 Sep 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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