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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 Guide 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 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 Guide 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 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 Guide 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 talk about all the books I read in May 2025 which was a total of 19. Drink Of The Pod: Slutty G & T Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Something Bookish Podcast 01:01 Housekeeping and Announcements 08:19 TMI Segment: Cheating and Bisexuality 11:09 Book Reviews: May Reading Wrap-Up 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 Guide 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 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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wendy and Her Journey 05:27 Wendy's Early Memories with Books 08:20 Transitioning from Reader to Bookseller 11:27 The Impact of COVID on Bookstores 14:20 Literary Culture in Nairobi vs. Lagos 17:17 The Literary Season in Nairobi 20:11 Choosing What to Read Next 23:33 The Art of Recommending Books 26:28 Exploring Memoirs and Their Appeal 37:56 The Art of Book Recommendations 40:21 Top Five Book Recommendations 58:20 Navigating Disappointments in Reading 01:06:24 Desires for the Future of Reading 01:11:52 Introduction and Engagement with Listeners 01:12:22 Encouraging Community and Sharing the Podcast 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 Guide 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 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 Tea 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 Guide⁠⁠ 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