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The Something Bookish Podcast is a quirky and honest podcast hosted by the crazy book lady, Amyn AKA Lipglossmaffia. Every other week, while tipsy, she'll host unfiltered conversations with herself or a guest to talk about all things related to books and reading. No gimmicks or pseudointellectual chatter. Just a mega dose of bookish goodness. Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) or @something__bookish (Instagram) or https://somethingbookish.com.ng

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    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep 104: May Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 38:11


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 103: On Creating Bookish Spaces And Community ft. Wendy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 73:13


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 102: April Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 51:28


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 101: February & March Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 58:57


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 100: Reading As An Escape ft Mama Lipglossmaffia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 76:25


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    Housekeeping #01

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 9:02


    If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTACTQuestions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 99: These Letters End In Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere | Book Chat (Season 11 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 47:42


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 98: January Wrap-Up + Sharjah Festival of African Literature Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 66:48


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com or Find me HERE

    Ep 97: Books, Publishing, And The Reader's Perspective ft Niki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 67:53


    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 ⁠amynbawa.allah@gmail.com⁠ or Find me ⁠HERE⁠

    Ep 96: December Wrap-Up + 2024 Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 58:28


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 95: The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 54:29


    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 ⁠amynbawa.allah@gmail.com⁠ or Find me ⁠HERE⁠

    Ep 94: November Wrap Up + Ake Festival '24 Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 53:50


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com or Find me HERE

    Ep 93: October Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 37:20


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com or Find me HERE

    Ep 92: Kiss The Rain by NIRA (Book Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 36:46


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com or Find me HERE

    Ep 91: On Being A Mood Reader And Reading Slumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 33:33


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com or Find me HERE

    Ep 90: The Art Of Audiobooking ft. Sheri (Season 10 finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 53:48


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/lipglossmaffia/⁠ | ⁠https://twitter.com/LipglossMAFFIA | https://somethingbookish.substack.com/⁠

    Ep 89: September Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 42:06


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 88: Culture Curation And Reading Slumps ft. Racheal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 44:08


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 87: August Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 55:27


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 86: Spotlighting Women In Translation Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 41:15


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 85: Broken, Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 48:59


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 84: July Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 59:08


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ep 83: June Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 41:56


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 82: Spotlighting Queer Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 39:05


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 81: May Wrap Up (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 42:19


    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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 80: My KABAFEST 2024 Audio Diary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 39:49


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 79: April Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 53:34


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 78: Travelling Through Books ft. Nokukhanya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 76:00


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 77: March Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 53:51


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 76: The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Aghahowa (Book Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 78:05


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 75: February Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 40:18


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 74: Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon by Wole Talabi (Book Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 104:04


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 73: January Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 40:57


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 72: Much Ado About YA Novels (season finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 40:10


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 71: Readers Gonna Read Ft. Anita

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 93:42


    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 amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 70: December 2023 Wrap-Up / 2023 In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 44:07


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 69: Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 41:06


    This is the episode I've promised to make since I started this podcast Drink of the episode: Ume Fruit Liqueur Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 68: A Guide To The 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 50:11


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 67: November Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 28:28


    In this episode, I share my candid thoughts about the books I read in November 2023. Drink of the episode: Hot Toddy 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 66: My Ake Festival 2023 Diary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 67:01


    This is an audio diary of my experience at Ake Festival 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 65: No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben (Book Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 63:07


    This is a live recording of Kobby Ben Ben's book chat in Lagos, hosted by yours truly. Drink of the episode: Gin + Ribena 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 64: October Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 25:55


    I have a deep appreciation for the books I read this October. Can you tell? Drink of the episode: Gin Bombs 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 63: Women in Crime (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 36:51


    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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 62: September Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 38:33


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 61: A Bookstagram Refresher Course + Something Bookish Photo Challenge Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 52:41


    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. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 60: August Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 41:07


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 59: The Highs & Lows of Bookish Content ft Faridah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 33:51


    In this episode, I chat with Faridah, an avid reader with the most visually pleasing Bookstagram feed, about the highs and lows of creating book content and running a bookish business. She also shares five books she loves and one 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 ⁠ 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 | ⁠Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 58: July Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 48:50


    In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of July. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Bailey's 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 57: How To Choose Your Next Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 29:39


    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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 56: The Three Of Us With Ore Agbaje-Williams (Book Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 55:51


    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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

    Ep 55: June Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 46:48


    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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

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