Novuyo Rosa Tshuma provides deeper context to her critically acclaimed novel, House of Stone – a sophisticated, philosophical and darkly humorous (re)telling of Zimbabwe’s history. We explore writing for a specific audience, censorship in Zimbabwean publishing landscape, weaponisation of history, the importance of documenting Gukurahundi massacre in fiction, understanding the ‘Born Free’ generation and so much more. The songs featured in the episode are available on Spotify and YouTube. Share your thought on this episode using the hashtag #Booksandrhymes Follow @BooksAndRhymes on Instagram and Twitter, Subscribe to the mailing list at Booksandrhymes.com Email your thoughts to [email protected]   Books mentioned in this episode (widely available for purchase online and your local bookshops). House of Hunger – Dambuzo Marechera These Bones Will Rise Again – Panashe Chigumadzi Stone Virgins – Yvonne Vera My Sister The Serial Killer – Oyinkan Braithwaite Nervous Conditions – Tsitsi Dagaremba A Thousand Years of Good Prayers – Yiyun Li A Strangers Pose – Emmanuel Iduma Songs referenced this episode (listen to the playlist on Spotify and YouTube): Zimbabwe – Bob Marley Danger Zone – Thomas Mapfumo Rhodesians Never Die – David Scobie What’s Love Got To Do With It – Tina Turner Aboki – Ice Prince Coffin For Head of State – Fela Kuti Umoya Wami – Lovemore Majaivana Keep It Moving – Empire Cast Cries of the Motherland - Caiiro Reviews: Books & Rhymes’ review on Bookstagram Helon Habila’s review in The Guardian Newspaper Yiyun Li’s recommendation in Vanity Fair magazine For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy