15 Best South Africa Book Podcasts

1. PAGECAST

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Pagecast is South Africa's biggest book podcast that offers insider interviews with recently published authors, delving into the creative processes and stories behind their latest works. As the leading platform for book lovers, Pagecast brings you the story behind the story, exploring the thoughts, ideas, and emotions that shape the country's most compelling literature.MORE Ranking #48 in Apple Charts (ZA)
Producer/Network PAGECAST
Email ****@jonathanball.co.za
Location South Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 48KTwitter 8.3KInstagram 44K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Mindful Reading

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An unashamedly self-help podcast where we go through interesting self-help books, and discuss the nuggets of wisdom in them. Once a month, we'll discuss our latest read, exploring its teachings and learning how we can apply its principles to our lives. mindfulreading.substack.comMORE Hosts James Carmichael de Klerk, Peter Banda
Producer/Network James de Klerk & Peter Banda
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
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Avg Length 108 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Book Choice

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Book Choice is broadcast every alternating Tuesday of each month presented by Paige Nick.While you're munching your lunch or driving the myriad motorways, you'll hear all that's best in books. Cape Town's top book reviewers will entertain and inform you as they cheerfully chat about the newest and nicest fiction and non-fiction on current book shelves.You love author interviews? Well, we line up those for your pleasure and leisure too.You want an easy-peasy competition each month with good prizes? All there, prettily planned for your lovely listening...MORE Host Paige Nick
Producer/Network Fine Music Radio
Email ****@polka.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Facebook 11.6KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. TGE's Current Read

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Sam Herbst (co-host of The Great Equalizer) catches up with authors to chat about their books. TGE's Current Read offers word nerds, bibliophiles and literature buffs a glimpse into the mind of an author and showcases the latest books that the world's biggest publishing houses have on offer. Subscribe and join the conversation with TGE and authors from around the globe.MORE Hosts Sam Herbst, Charlene Armstrong
Email ****@thegreatequalizer.co.za
Location South Africa
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Facebook 1KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Book Tree Podcast

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Welcome to The Book Tree - a South African literacy platform aimed at promoting literacy, inspiring children to read, and helping parents and caregivers on this path. Projects include facilitating reading, writing and creativity workshops, managing corporate investment literacy projects, writing children's books and running the Kingsmead Young Writers' Competition. We help you find the best reads for your child by chatting to authors and illustrators, publishers and book store owners, literacy experts and teachers...MORE Host Corinne Rosmari
Producer/Network The Book Tree
Email ****@gmail.com
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Instagram 473 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Audiobook Narrators from Vox - find your voice #BeHeard

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Are you looking for the perfect voice to narrate your next Audiobook?Your search is over!Our selection of voices deliver professional readings for every kind of book you can imagine.To be understood, you must first be heard.another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeardMORE Producer/Network Solid Gold Podcasts
Email ****@solidgold.co.za
Location South Africa
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7. A Readers' Community

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Your local literary spotlight. A South African podcast featuring conversations about books with local writers and readers. Hosted by Vasti Calitz.
Email ****@openbookfestival.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 11.3KTwitter 8.4KInstagram 14.4K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Bookish Podcast

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The Bookish Podcast is about the intersection of the written word and real life. Since books are not just books their words that hold power and have a story to tell. Through interviews and engaging conversations with guests who have read the books and felt strongly about the books. We aim to inspire and ignite you in whatever journey you are walking on. The Bookish Podcast invites you to pick up a book and join the community.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
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Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Reading Room with Melanie Walker

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Can we entice you into our Reading Room?This is the place for lovers of language and literature, those of us who believe that reading is essential, as we seek to rise above the ordinary.another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeardMORE Host Melanie Walker
Producer/Network Solid Gold Podcasts
Email ****@solidgold.co.za
Location South Africa
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Apple Reviews 1Twitter 154Instagram 692 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. PAGECAST at Kingsmead Book Fair

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Welcome to Pagecast at Kingsmead Book Fair, proudly brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers! Kingsmead Book Fair is an exciting literary event that aims to foster a love for reading and promote the joy of storytelling among students, educators, and book enthusiasts alike.This incredible book fair, held annually, is a renowned gathering that celebrates the world of literature, encouraging intellectual exploration and engagement...MORE Email ****@kingsmead.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Facebook 1.9KTwitter 960Instagram 2.9K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Faith Like Potatoes

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The inspiring true story of farmer Angus Buchan shows how faith can carry you through the darkest times in your life. Angus' life changed completely when he accepted Jesus as Savior, going from an angry, hard-drinking man to a passionate servant of God. Laugh and cry as Angus recounts the stories of personal tragedy, drought, runaway fires and financial crises. This book will inspire and deeply touch your heart and renew your confidence in the power of God, His care and provision for His children.MORE Host Angus Buchan
Producer/Network Angus Buchan
Email ****@angusbuchan.co.za
Location Greytown, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 623.1KInstagram 213.8K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact