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Busy Black Mums Do Read
by azeeza
A podcast for Busy Black Mums who love to read, and want to up their reading game. We discuss books, recommendations and other random life stuff.Us Mums have a lot on our plate. We know that. How many tines have you started reading a book, or wanted to read a book, but just never got round to doing it because you had one million and one other things to do? Along with other mums, we challenge the assumption that as busy mums (and especially busy black mums), reading (and enjoying ourselves) is something we have to sacrifice in order to cope with the demands life throws at us.
Episodes
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Episode 5- Ali Hazelwood is the Queen of Banter and A Review of The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker
Hello lovely readers! It's great to be back talking awesome books and in this episode, I review two completely different books by two Authors who are at the top of their game. Ali Hazelwood's Vampire Romantasy book, Bride had me swooning and The Ballad of Falling Dragons (sequel to When The Moon...
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Episode 4: Off Campus Series Review
Unless you've been living under a rock, you would have heard of the Sports Romance series Off Campus by Elle Kennedy. In this episode, we delve into the popular book series to help you decide if the books are really worth the hype. There is also a bonus review of Ali Hazelwood's Deep End. Enjoy!
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Episode 3: Lady Tan's Circle of Women and An American Marriage Review
Hello lovely readers, Happy summer! I hope you're lying down at the beach somewhere lovely as you listen to this or at least have plans to go somewhere to enjoy the sunshine and heat during this season. I return with a bumper episode reviewing two different books from 2 different genres. Lady…
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Episode 2: Bridgerton- An Offer from a Gentleman and Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Hello lovely readers! In this episode, I delve into my favourite Bridgerton couple- Benedict and Sophie! Or Benofie according to the internet girlies. Here, I'm making a case for why you should read the book before watching Shonda Rhimes' adaptation. I also review Chimamanda Adichie's latest…
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Episode 1, January 2026- Annual reading round up
Hello fellow readers. Happy New Year! After a brief hiatus, I'm back with a summary of my favourite reads from last year, some of which you would have heard about before from reviews on the podcast, but there are some new mentions here too. I also ponder about what makes a 5 star read (as I…
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Summer Reads and DNFs
Hello lovely readers! It's been a while since we've caught up....what can we say...life's been lifing. How are you getting on with your reading? Have you read any amazing books over the summer or you're just doubling down on your TBR pile? In this episode recorded over summer, Olamide and I delve...
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Quick Book Review- The Summer I Turned Pretty
In this episode, Aziza dives into the captivating world of "The Summer I Turned Pretty," exploring the emotional depth of Jenny Han's beloved book series and its adaptation into a Netflix series. Join Aziza as she shares her personal journey with the characters Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, and...
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From Reading Slumps to Literary Gems: A Red Rising & Eve Brown Deep Dive
Hey everyone! After a bit of a break, Ola and I are finally back, catching up on all things books—especially the struggle of reading slumps and the magic of finding the right book at the right time. In this episode, we dive headfirst into Red Rising by Pierce Brown, which absolutely blew our…
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Love, Trauma, and Rugby: Unpacking Chloe Walsh's Binding & Keeping 13 series
Have you ever picked up a book and felt like it took over your life? That’s exactly what happened with Binding 13 and Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh. In this 2 in one episode, Azeeza shares her thoughts on book bingeing, swoony romance, intense character arcs, and what makes Johnny Kavanagh the…
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Hot & Spicy: Quicksilver by Callie Hart Book Review
If you've been following booktok or bookstagram, you would have been hard pressed to have missed the phenomenon sweeping the internet in the form of Callie Hart's Spicy Romantasy- Quicksilver. Hear what Azeeza thought about the book everyone has been talking about (and why they've been talking...
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From the Slums to Famous Ballet Dancer: Mao's Last Dancer Book Review
Azeeza is back this month with a review of Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin, an autobiography of the world renowned ballet dancer's rise to fame from an impoverished background, growing up in a Commune in China. A perfect rags to riches story chronicling life under Chairman Mao's communist regime…
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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
In this engaging conversation, Azeeza is joined by childhood friend Shakirat Gold Olufadi, as they delve into the themes of Khalid Hosseini's 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. We explore the emotional depth of the characters, the resilience of women in the face of oppression, and the impact of the...
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Chimamanda Adichie's new book and The Women's Prize For Fiction 2025 Longlist
Hello book lovers! I feel like all I've talked about the last 2 weeks are Longlists and literary awards. This is a bonus epidose reviewing the recently revealed Women's Prize for Fiction 2025 longlist. Also, it is publication day for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new book 'Dreamcount' and yep, you...
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The International Booker Prize Longlist- What to Read First?
The International Booker Prize longlist is out and in this episode, I talk about which of the books I'm really keen to add to my shopping cart and why. This year's longlist is quite an ecclectic mix but two books definitely stand out from the pile for me. I'm keen to find out if other mums…
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War & Peace and I Am Pilgrim Book Review
I don't think there is an articulate enough way to describe the masterpiece that is Tolstoy's 'War and Peace'. At over a thousand pages long, it is not the shortest book ever but boy does it pack a punch. I approached this one with a bit of trepidation and awe really to see how I would feel about...
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The Empyrean Series: Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm Review
In this episode, I talk about 3 books in 1. It's the book all the booktok girlies have been talking about and has sold millions and millions of copies. Tagged the Harry Potter of our time, Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing (or the Empyrean series) has quite literally taken the world by storm. This is…
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Book review: Powerless by Lauren Roberts and Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi
Hello and Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025, we are talking New Year bookish resolutions and asking what those look like for you. Did you meet your reading goals in 2024? What goals are setting in 2025? Whether you did or not, I hope you have an amazing year of discovering the world...
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My 2024 Top reads
I couldn't let the year go by without sharing some of my favourite books from the year. This was so hard to pick favourites! You'll see a few that have been featured on the podcast made the cut. I'll be back in the New Year encouraging you to pick up more books, read widely and go for that bit of...
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'Me Before You' Book Review
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes When Lou Clark agrees to take up work as a carer for the Traynors, little does she know that her life is about to change. In this episode, we discuss Jojo Moyes 2012 bestseller and how it has influenced Azeeza's own thinking about the contentious topic of assisted…
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A Court of Thorns & Roses (ACOTAR) series review
Azeeza returns from a sabbatical, reading popular fantasy romance series A Court Of Thorns & Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J Maas. In this episode, we talk tools for holding yourself accountable while getting back into reading, setting reading targets (should we even?) and of course a review of Books…
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Love in Colour & The Alchemist Book Review
One is a creative, yet modern take on love stories from across the world, the other is a timeless classic read and loved by millions. In this episode, we delve into the world of love and all it's intricacies in Bolu Babalola's 2020 bestseller 'Love In Colour'. In the second part of the episode…
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Part 2- James Clavell's Shogun and what we're currently reading
We continue our discussion on all things Japanese culture (thanks to our Shogun obsession). We also answer our first audience question on getting your child to read and what's worked for us in this space. Olamide and I also give our thoughts on our current reads and what we're looking forward to...
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Part 1- Pride & Prejudice book review and James Clavell's Shogun
Olamide and I take a trip down memory lane with Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, a book I've been wanting to read for ages. As usual, we come to different conclusions about how we felt about this timeless British classic (which if you're an avid listener of the podcast will come as no surprise!)....
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Book review: Financial Joy by Ken & Mary Okoroafor
Ever felt like you needed to get on top of your finances but were unsure where to even start? Well, we may have the book for you! In this episode, Azeeza is joined by Career Coach and financial management geek Lola Yunus, to discuss Ken and Mary Okoroafor's (Creators of The Humble Penny Blog)...
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Self Help Month- Mindset by Carol Dweck
As April was Personal development/Self help month on the podcast, Azeeza is joined by wealth Manager and Personal Stylist Chinye Amadi Emina to review Carol Dweck's famous piece of work- Mindset. We explore the interplay between the Growth and Fixed Mindsets and how these play out in day to day...
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The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden & One Day by David Nicholls
We seem to have our knickers in a twist with these 2 books! In this episode, Olamide and I review 2 completely different books across 2 genres. The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden was our March pick, to fit with our 'suspense' theme. Was it suspenseful? And is this one of our recommended reads?...
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BOOK REVIEW: China Room & Lessons In Chemistry
Two great books in this episode, both historical fiction. China Room by Sunjeev Sahota is a story about a young girl married to a man she doesn't know. It explores generational trauma, racism and tradition. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is truly a book in its own league. Following the…
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Wahala by Nikki May book review
Azeeza is joined for the first time by certified bookworm and childhood friend Olamide. In this episode, we discuss 'Wahala' a debut novel by author Nikki May. We explore the characters and how much we felt we connected (or not) to each of the women. We also share tips about reading and the pros...
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Maame book review
In this mini episode, I talk about a book I read in February 'Maame' by Jessica George. A deeply moving story that I didn't want to put down! There are some books that stay with you long after you've finished reading them. This is one of them.
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The Color Purple and A Spell of Good Things Book review
In this first ever episode of BBMDR, Azeeza talks reading across different platforms (and why you should give it a go). In this first episode, I was quite keen to explore some of the struggles us mums have which stop us from prioritising our passion for reading and how we can get round this. I…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for Busy Black Mums who love to read, and want to up their reading game. We discuss books, recommendations and other random life stuff.Us Mums have a lot on our plate. We know that. How many tines have you started reading a book, or wanted to read a book, but just never got round to doing it because you had one million and one other things to do? Along with other mums, we challenge the assumption that as busy mums (and especially busy black mums), reading (and enjoying ourselves) is something we have to sacrifice in order to cope with the demands life throws at us.
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azeeza
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A podcast for Busy Black Mums who love to read, and want to up their reading game. We discuss books, recommendations and other random life stuff.Us Mums have a lot on our plate. We know that. How many tines have you started reading a book, or wanted to read a book, but just never got round to doing...
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