Something Bookish
By Amyn
Find her on Twitter or Instagram @Lipglossmaffia or somethingbookish.com.ng
Something Bookish May 09, 2024
Ep 80: My KABAFEST 2024 Audio Diary
The Kaduna Arts And Book Festival is the biggest literary festival in Northern Nigeria. This episode is an audio diary detailing my experience.
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Ep 79: April Wrap Up
What a reading month it's been!
This episode includes mini reviews of all the books I read in the month of April 2024.
Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 78: Travelling Through Books ft. Nokukhanya
In this episode, I chat with Nokukhanya AKA @pretty_x_bookish, an avid reader with the most aesthetically pleasing Bookstagram page, about how she travels through books and with books. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Enjoy!
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Ep 77: March Wrap-up
This episode includes mini reviews of all the books I read in the month of March 2024.
Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 76: The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Aghahowa (Book Chat)
In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter.
Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 75: February Wrap-Up
February 2024 is the longest February I have ever experienced! This episode is about the 21 books I read in February and the 5 books I DNFed.
Drink of the episode: American Honey and Soju
Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 74: Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon by Wole Talabi (Book Chat)
In this episode, Nenye of Episode 48 and I chat with Wole Talabi about his debut novel, Shigidi And The Brass Head of Obalufon. It's a mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two worlds.
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
A Guide To The 2024 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge
An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Everand HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 73: January Wrap-up
It was an interesting reading month.
In this episode, I share my candid thoughts about the books I read in January 2024.
Drink of the episode: A spiked energy drink
Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 72: Much Ado About YA Novels (season finale)
It's the finale!
In this episode, I share a couple of my favourite young adult (YA) novels that I've read in the last four years and I hope I'm able to convince you to pick one or two titles. This episode also includes my new TMI segment.
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
A Guide To The 2024 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge
An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Everand HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 71: Readers Gonna Read Ft. Anita
In this episode, I chat with Anita AKA @booksinherhand, an avid reader who curates a visually appealing Instagram page paired with insightful reviews. We talk about the magic and joys of reading and she shares 5 Books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Enjoy!
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A Guide To The #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Everand HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 70: December 2023 Wrap-Up / 2023 In Review
What a year it has been! In this episode, I share books I read in December and I do a mini year in review.
Drink of the episode: Pineapple Palmwine Enjoy! If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 69: Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights
This is the episode I've promised to make since I started this podcast
Drink of the episode: Ume Fruit Liqueur
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Ep 68: A Guide To The 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
I take you prompt by prompt through the 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge.
Drink of the episode: Zobo + Gin
Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 67: November Wrap Up
In this episode, I share my candid thoughts about the books I read in November 2023.
Drink of the episode: Hot Toddy
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Ep 66: My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
Ep 65: No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben (Book Chat)
This is a live recording of Kobby Ben Ben's book chat in Lagos, hosted by yours truly.
Drink of the episode: Gin + Ribena
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Ep 64: October Wrap-Up
Drink of the episode: Gin Bombs
Enjoy!
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2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 63: Women in Crime (Season Finale)
This episode is not about female authors in crime writing, it's an episode dedicated to female characters who kill and do bad things...
Drink of the episode: The Dirty Bordeaux
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Ep 62: September Wrap-up
Enjoy!
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Ep 61: A Bookstagram Refresher Course + Something Bookish Photo Challenge Guide
This episode is basically a simple guide to #bookstagram. My goal was to pack as much information as I possibly could into one episode—and based on your feedback, I think we did it. I covered Instagram and #bookstagram basics, the many bookish communities you’ll find there, basic photography skills, my personal processes, and tips for taking your account to the next level. I also share tips on how to participate in my debut bookstagram photo challenge.
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Ep 60: August Wrap-Up
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Ep 59: The Highs & Lows of Bookish Content ft Faridah
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An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 58: July Wrap-Up
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Bailey's
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Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 57: How To Choose Your Next Read
I know how it feels to continuously pick up the wrong book, and falling into a reading slump. To escape this kind of situation and feeling excited about what you read, this episode is a simple guideline that can help you to pick the next book you’ll read.
Drink Of The Pod | Rum
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- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 56: The Three Of Us With Ore Agbaje-Williams (Book Chat)
In this episode, author Ore Agbaje-Williams joins me to chat about her debut novel, The Three Of Us, a literary novel that asks the question, what if the two most important people in your life hated each other with a passion? And yes, we talk about books and reading.
Follow Ore on Instagram @oreawilliams
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- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 55: June Wrap-Up
In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of June. I do believe this episode is a bit spicier than most because of the concoction I was on.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Gin Bomb
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- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 54: Book Influencing, Tagging Authors & Book Reviews (Finale)
This should be titled Ramblings of a bookish mind or something like that instead. I hope this brings a smile to your face as much as I smiled while recording this.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Vodka + Caprisonne
In Case You Missed It
- Q&A with Amyn Bawa-Allah on Inspiring and Nurturing Virtual Literary Communities
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 53: May Wrap-Up
In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of May. The reviews are a little spicier than usual FYI.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Rum Bomb
In Case You Missed It
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 52: The Marriage Class With Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi (Book Chat)
In this episode, author Adesuwa Nwokedi joins me to chat about her latest novel, The Marriage Class, a contemporary story that explores the many faces of love through a mandatory marriage preparatory class. She also shares her journey as an indie author. And yes, we talk about books and reading.
Follow Adesuwa on Instagram @adesuwaonwokedi
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- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 51: April Wrap-Up
On this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of April. The reviews are a little spicier than usual FYI.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Whiskey & Coke
In Case You Missed It
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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CONTACT
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Ep 50: 3 Lessons Learned From Starting a Podcast + Ask Me Anything #2
On this episode, I talk about my podcasting journey so far and I answer questions that listeners sent to me. This is the 50th episode so it's extra special.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs
In Case You Missed It
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 49: March Wrap-Up + Mini Libby App Tutorial
On this episode, I share thoughts on books I read in April. There's also a mini tutorial session on how to use the Libby app.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic
In Case You Missed It
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 48: When Contemporary Fiction Feels Like Home ft. Nenye
In this episode, Nenye and Amyn chat about elements of book reviews on Instagram, the beauty of books about motherhood and mother/daughter relationships, the negative side of approaching books with the mindset of debunking its hype, and books she NEEDS more people to read.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Sprite & Rum
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- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 47: February Wrap Up + Essential Reading Tools
In this episode, I talk about the books I completed in February, the books I DNFed, and tools to make affordable reading more accessible.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Rum
In Case You Missed It
- What Makes A Romance Novel A Romance Novel?
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 46: What Makes a Romance Novel a Romance Novel? (Season Premiere)
In this episode, I do a deep dive into what makes a novel qualify as a romance.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | "Calm Down, Kavata"
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- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 45: January 2023 Wrap-Up + (Season Finale)
In this episode, I talk about the books I read in January 2023
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Beer and liquor you should never put inside you!
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- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 44: The Beauty Of Book Clubs ft. Bukola
In this episode, I chat with Bukola, an avid reader with the ability to recommend the best book club to suit anyone. She also shares five books she loves and two books that didn't spark joy.
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 43: December 2022 Wrap-up + The Something Bookish Reading Challenge
In this episode, I talk about the books I read in December 2022 and the Something Bookish Reading Challenge in detail.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | A bottle of Chardonnay
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- Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- An Easy Guide To NetGalley
- Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 42: An Easy Guide To NetGalley
This is a comprehensive guide to starting a NetGalley account, from a set-up checklist and insider tips on how to make a profile that stands out, to getting approved for the books you're dying to read.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | A bottle of Shiraz
In Case You Missed It
- Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
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Ep 41: November Wrap-Up
In November, I read 15 books and DNFed 2. I also share my standout books of the month in this episode.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs
In Case You Missed It
- Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
CONTACT
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Ep 40: October Wrap-up
It's my first-ever wrap-up!
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Two shots of Tequila and a can of alcoholic energy drink
In Case You Missed It
- The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
CONTACT
Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just DM on social.
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Ep 39: Tomorrow I Become A Woman With Aiwanose Odafen (Book Chat)
DISCLAIMER: You might have to adjust your volume while listening, the sound quality is a bit poor but it's such a good interview I couldn't keep it to myself. Thank you for understanding
In this episode, author Aiwanose Odafen joins me to chat about her debut novel, Tomorrow I Become A Woman, a contemporary story that explores a woman’s struggle to meet societal and cultural expectations within the confines of a difficult marriage. Aiwanose also shares her journey from avid reader to published novelist with no previous experience in the literary community. And yes, we talk about books and reading.
Follow Aiwanose on Twitter @aiwahannah and on Instagram @aiwanoseodafen
In Case You Missed It
- The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
- Get Scribd 60-Day Free Trial HERE
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Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just DM on social.
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Ep 38: Tipsy Book Review #2
In this episode, I reviewed Wahala by Nikki May & Bridges Are For Burning by Bina Idonije. I also talked about the harmful effects of stereotypes in books.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Merlot
In Case You Missed It
- The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
CONTACT
Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just DM on social.
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Ep 37: 12 Ways To Spread The Word About A Book You Love (Season Premiere)
There are a million ways to spread book but I shared 12 ways you can't do it without being spammy. I hope this helps. We all want our favourite authors to sell more books so that they don't have to worry about money.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs
In Case You Missed It
- The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
CONTACT
Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just DM on social.
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Ep 36: Currently Reading + Tipsy Book Review #1(Season Finale)
On this episode, which is also the season finale, I review a book while tipsy. It's the first of many so share all your feedback with me. I also shared my current reads with you.
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
- The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
CONTACT
Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just DM on social.
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Ep 35: Very Special Comeback Episode | Ask Me Anything#1
On this week's very special episode, I return to podcasting with a Ask Me Anything series(a first of many to come) I received questions from Instagram and I think I did my best in answering them, also I shared what I've been up to.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Chardonnay (as the 30+ bad bish that I am!)
Mentioned In The Episode
- Favourite Igbo Boy's Booktube Channel
- Rachel Eyo's Booktube Channel
- Chiamaka's Podcast
- Yetunde's Podcast
- Nervous Conditions - Tsitsi Dangaremgba
- Kintu - Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
- Silence Is My Mother Tongue - Sulaiman Addonia
- The Shadow King - Maaza Mengiste
- She Would Be King - Wayetu Moore
- Butter Honey Pig Bread - Francesca Ekwuyasi
- Everything Good Will Come - Sefi Atta
- Tomorrow Died Yesterday - Chimeka Garricks
- Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream To The Sun - Sarah Ladipo Manyika
- Eve Out Of Her Ruins - Ananda Devi
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
CONTACT
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Ep 34: Much Ado About Trigger Warnings Ft Aeesha and Tosin
As society evolves and people become more aware of and compassionate toward people struggling with mental illness and trauma, trigger warnings have started to pop up everywhere, including on books. In this episode, I chat with Aeesha of @thatothernigeriangirl and Tosin of @Booksxnaps to get to the bottom of trigger warnings, their benefits, and grey areas.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Red Wine
Books Mentioned In The Episode
- Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus
- Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
- Wahala by Nikki May
- Loose Ties by Yara Nakahanda Monteiro
- The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
- Luster by Raven Leilani
- This Is Us: a collective anthology
- Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
- Not My Time To Die by Yolanda Mukagasana
- Tomorrow Died By Chimeka Garricks
- Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
- Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Additional Information
- Tosin's Website
- Aeesha's YouTube Page
- Trigger Warnings: Chelsey Clammer On Lacy Johnson's The Other Side
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Ep 33: The Art Of DNFing (a complete guide)
I used to be the type of person who would never DNF a book and lived by the principle that I should always finish what I started. NEVER AGAIN! Still can’t decide whether it’s time to move on from your current read? This episode will guide you.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic
Books Mentioned In The Episode
- Unbury Our Dead With Song by Mukoma wa Ngugi
- The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
- The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
- Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
- Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart
In Case You Missed It
- How To Speak And Understand Bookish Talk
- #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading
- Get Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
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Ep 32: 14 Debut Novels To Add To Your TBR
There's nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a new voice in fiction. Many authors get better with each new book, but there's usually something about debut novels – a certain fearlessness, a burst of energy and ideas – that makes them impossible to forget. These are my absolute fave debuts!
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic
In Case You Missed It
- If you enjoy my content, please consider buying me a digital cup of tea.
- The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
- #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading
- Get 60 days free trial Scribd HERE
- The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi
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Ep 31: INTERVIEW - The Magic Of Women Storytellers ft. Faith
In this episode, I chat with Faith AKA @suckerforcoffee, an avid reader from Kenya. We spoke about her reading life, how she finds the time to read, and some of her favourite books.
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