Something Bookish

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in April, discussing the 21 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in March, discussing the 17 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in February, discussing the 31 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in January, discussing the 25 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I chat with the phenomenal Sade of @sbc_bookclub⁠, and she shares her experiences as a book club founder and her passion for fostering a reading community. She also shares her five book recommendations, emphasizing the importance the need for stories that humanize marginalized communities.Overall, this episode celebrates the joy of reading while encouraging listeners to engage with literature thoughtfully and authentically.In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠⁠⁠2.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m sharing my bookish ins & outs of 2026. What I’m leaving behind and what I’m doing in 2026 to make it the best reading year yet.If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's the final wrap-up of 2025!In this episode, I share my thoughts on the 16 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in November, discussing the 13 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. I also shared tips on how to sustaining a thriving community.If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in October, discussing the 19 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in September, discussing the 22books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I chat with the phenomenal Kiki of @ifthisisparadise, and we explore the challenges of critiquing literature, and the complexities of diasporic narratives. The conversation also highlights personal book recommendations and the importance of navigating the literary landscape with a critical eye. Overall, this episode celebrates the joy of reading while encouraging listeners to engage with literature thoughtfully and authentically.In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠⁠2.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share thoughts on the books I read in August, including standout titles and those I DNF'd. I also reflect on the concept of community and the phrase 'inconvenience is the cost of community,' sharing personal anecdotes, including running a virtual sex club. The episode is filled with humour, insights on reading, and recommendations for fellow book lovers.In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in July, discussing the 26 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I highly recommend listening to this at 1.25 or 1.5 speed.In this episode, I dive into a musings mood filled with personal reflections and discussions on various topics including the challenges of running a website, the nuances of trauma in African literature, and the pressures of social media content creation. With a refreshing tea concoction in hand, I share thoughts on creativity, the importance of sharing joy, and the complexities of modern reading culture.Enjoy!In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

June 2025 was a really good month, and I shared my thoughts on the 22 books I read in on this episode.Enjoy!In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in May 2025 which was a total of 19.Drink Of The Pod: Slutty G & TEnjoy!Chapters00:00 Welcome to Something Bookish Podcast01:01 Housekeeping and Announcements08:19 TMI Segment: Cheating and Bisexuality11:09 Book Reviews: May Reading Wrap-UpIn Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I chat with Wendy, a passionate bibliophile and bookseller from Nairobi. We explore Wendy's journey into the world of books, the establishment of her bookstore Soma Nami, and the contrasting literary cultures of Nairobi and Lagos. The conversation delves into book recommendations, the importance of reading diverse authors, and the challenges of navigating the literary scene. Wendy shares her top book picks, critiques a disappointing read, and expresses her desires for the future of reading, including the need for more authentic local stories. The episode concludes with practical tips for overcoming reading slumps.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wendy and Her Journey05:27 Wendy's Early Memories with Books08:20 Transitioning from Reader to Bookseller11:27 The Impact of COVID on Bookstores14:20 Literary Culture in Nairobi vs. Lagos17:17 The Literary Season in Nairobi20:11 Choosing What to Read Next23:33 The Art of Recommending Books26:28 Exploring Memoirs and Their Appeal37:56 The Art of Book Recommendations40:21 Top Five Book Recommendations58:20 Navigating Disappointments in Reading01:06:24 Desires for the Future of Reading01:11:52 Introduction and Engagement with Listeners01:12:22 Encouraging Community and Sharing the PodcastIn Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in April 2025 and I'm shocked at how many books I was able to get through. Drink Of The Pod: The TeaEnjoy!In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠⁠⁠2.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Guide⁠⁠If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in February and March 2025 and because these were stressful months for me, I got through A LOT of books. This one is a bit chaotic (at least more than others)Drink Of The Pod: Shots of Whiskey & SojuEnjoy!In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠⁠2.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3.⁠ ⁠⁠The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Guide⁠If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It’s the 100th episode! It’s also the season 12 premiere. I had a lovely book chat with my mother and her life as a reader before I was in the picture, she then shared 3 books that she loves and would recommend. Also, I answered questions from members of the audience. I want to do more live shows!Drink Of The Pod: The Tea (my special blend)Enjoy!In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠1. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTACTQuestions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, These Letters End In Tears, Musih Tedji Xaviere. Set in a country where being gay is punishable by law, These Letters End in Tears is the heart-wrenching forbidden love story of a Christian girl with a rebellious heart and a Muslim girl leading a double life.Enjoy!In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3.The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in January 2025. All 18 of them! I also reflect on my experience as a guest moderator at the first ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature, held in the UAE Drink Of The Pod: Rum & Coke Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Litty Review: Chain Gang All-Stars Books, Publishing, And The Reader's Perspective ft Niki The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Guide Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump  ⁠ ⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] or Find me HERE

In this episode, I chat with Niki AKA ⁠@blackgirlrumble⁠ and what an enlightening chat this is. If you have aspirations to work in publishing, this episode is a must-listen or if you're interested in finding out the BTS of what goes on in the business of books. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Drink Of The Pod: Port Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  1.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump ⁠ ⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time⁠ 3.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or Find me ⁠HERE⁠

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: Port Enjoy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Something Bookish Reading Challenge is like a passport for your bookshelf—24 exciting prompts designed to catapult you out of your reading comfort zone and whisk you around the globe, one page at a time. On this episode, I talk you through each prompt. Drink Of The Pod: Gin&Tonic Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  1.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump ⁠ ⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time⁠ 3.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or Find me ⁠HERE⁠

In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in November 2024. All 18 of them! I also share some musings about Ake festival 2024, it got a little emotional. Drink Of The Pod: Gin&Tonic Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  1. ⁠Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump  ⁠2. ⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] or Find me HERE

In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in October 2024. Drink Of The Pod: G & T with two shots of vodka Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  1. ⁠Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump  ⁠2. ⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] or Find me HERE

In this episode, I chat with four members of Nigerian Indie Romance Authors(NIRA) about their anthology, Kiss The Rain. It's a collection of romantic and happy contemporary stories featuring, Adesuwa O'Man Nwokedi, Amaka Azie, Emem Bassey, Feyi Aina, Glory Abah Mogbo, Maranatha Abutu, Mobolaji Olanrewaju, Mosunmola K. Rose, Nky Omeka, O.J. Ebubeoha, Precious Osikha, Rosemary Okafor, Sally Kenneth Dadzie, Sophia T. Benard Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  1. ⁠Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump  ⁠2. ⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] or Find me HERE

In this episode, I share my tried and tested tricks to avoiding reading slumps as a mood reader. Also, a lot of folks call themselves mood readers but do you really know what it means? Drink Of The Pod: Dry red wine + Cola Enjoy!  In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  1. ⁠Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump  ⁠2. ⁠⁠Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  CONTACT  Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] or Find me HERE

In this episode, I chat with Sheri AKA @afictionalinterlude. A consultant, Reader, Hot Mum, and Hotter Wife, about the joys of audiobooks and her infamous #SmutWalk. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NnQlMJnJMMb https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/P4WIztv2ECb⁠ Broken by Fatima Bala https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/X6SXJBvJMMb CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/lipglossmaffia/⁠ | ⁠https://twitter.com/LipglossMAFFIA | https://somethingbookish.substack.com/⁠

In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in September 2024. All 26 of them! Drink Of The Pod: Rose Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. The Marriage Class By Adesuwa O'Man Nwokedi (Book Chat)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠2. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala: Book Chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I chat with Racheal Kizza AKA @rachealkay29, a Cultural Practitioner, Literary Enthusiast, and Bookish Podcaster based in Kampala, Uganda. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It Spotlighting Women In Translation Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broken by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in July 2024. All 26 of them! Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠2. BROKEN by Fatima Bala: Book Chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Ake Festival 2023 Diary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As a reader who enjoys travelling through books, I am thrilled to join this global celebration in highlighting the stories that resonate with universal truths while enriching our understanding of diverse experiences. #WomenInTranslation Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠Steamy Romance Novels⁠ To Heat Up Your Days And Nights 2. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, BROKEN Not A Halal Love Story, Fatima Bala. BROKEN is a beautifully rendered contemporary novel about the boundaries between romance and sin, about self-discovery and faith, and about the bounds that true love will go to for a happily ever after.  Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Aghahowa BOOK CHAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in July 2024. All 26 of them! 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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

June was one for the books, pun intended. 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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is the Pride episode that will open the floodgates to more queer book recommendations on the podcast. I should note that this list was not easy to make and not easy to narrow down. If your fave queer novel didn’t make it, I’m always happy to receive recommendations. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights 2. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May was a beautiful month! This episode includes mini-reviews of all the books I read in the month of May 2024. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. Join the ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/URQHKisWNGb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠2. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/P4WIztv2ECb⁠ 3. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wG0xHnsWNGbhttps://www.scribd.com/g/8crhup⁠ If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me https://paystack.com/pay/somethingbookish CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/lipglossmaffia/⁠ | ⁠https://twitter.com/LipglossMAFFIA | https://somethingbookish.substack.com/⁠

The Kaduna Arts And Book Festival is the biggest literary festival in Northern Nigeria. This episode is an audio diary detailing my experience. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It My Book Chat: When We Were Fireflies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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! In Case You Missed It 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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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! In Case You Missed It 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 [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠