"Do you know why I had to listen to Uncle Dickson? Because we are destitute. Because your father was a fool and, yes, money is everything. Because the consequences of disrespecting a man like Dickson are always disproportionate to the sin. A grenade in retaliation for a slap. A world undone for a girl's mistake" … Continue reading Book Review: What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah
Author: Biyai Garricks
Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo Wins 9Mobile Prize For Literature
The winner of the 9Mobile Prize for Literature was announced yesterday as Ayobami Adebayo for her book, 'Stay With Me published by Ouida Books. The Author: Ayobami Adebayo's stories have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies, and one was highly commended in the 2009 Commonwealth short story competition. She holds BA and MA … Continue reading Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo Wins 9Mobile Prize For Literature
Book Review:The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Reading (or I should say listening as It was an audio book) 'The Bride Test' was a learning curve. I enjoyed the experience and always looked for any spare time I could grab to listen to the story. This is a love story about Esme and Khai. Khai has autism but is a successful accountant … Continue reading Book Review:The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Welcome to August: Top 10 Must-Read Upcoming New Releases
Happy New Month Bookworms! This new month is promising to birth some awesome reads that will keep you asking for more. With a mixture of different genres, there is definitely a book for everyone. Looking for new books to add to your TBR this month? I have made a list of the top 10 must-read … Continue reading Welcome to August: Top 10 Must-Read Upcoming New Releases
Why is reading so important? 8 Benefits of reading Books!
Unlike some would think, reading books is not only a "Nerd thing". It is a habit that has so many benefits which help you not only mentally, but emotionally and physically. Reading books (a wide variety) opens your mind to a whole world of information, fantasy, love, heartbreak, history and lots more. Here are 8 … Continue reading Why is reading so important? 8 Benefits of reading Books!
Book Review: I’ll Keep Loving You by Tope Omotosho
I will start by saying that this is a good book. No! This is a really good book! I had read the first book in this sequel last year titled "Once Upon A First Love" (Click "Book Reviews" on the homepage and you will find my review on it) and as soon as I heard … Continue reading Book Review: I’ll Keep Loving You by Tope Omotosho
Broken Wings….a Poem by Biyai Garricks
Do you remember? Those days when your heart was still whole, Days of confidence and courage, Like an eagle soaring in the sky. Those days of wild ambition, Days that were never enough, When your mind knew the future, And your brain ran on overdrive. Those days and nights of prayer, At sunup and sundown, … Continue reading Broken Wings….a Poem by Biyai Garricks
Book Review: Everything is F*cked – A Book About Hope by Mark Mason
A few months ago, I read 'The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck' by this author and I really enjoyed reading it (you can read my review by clicking "book reviews" on the homepage menu). However, I didn't t really feel the same way about this one. There were some good points here but … Continue reading Book Review: Everything is F*cked – A Book About Hope by Mark Mason
Book Review: An Enemy Called Average by John Mason
"You can't fulfil your destiny on a theory, it takes work" Listening to this audio book is an experience I can only express by saying I would definitely read this book again in the near future. It was also quick as it only takes one hour, fifteen minutes to listen to the entire audio book. … Continue reading Book Review: An Enemy Called Average by John Mason
My 2019 Books: Mid-Year Book Tag
Welcome to the second half of 2019! Half year reviews are quite popular on booktube ( They are called Mid-year Book Tag Freak Out by booktubers) and I love the concept so I have decided to join the bandwagon. It is basically a recap of books that you have read in the first half of … Continue reading My 2019 Books: Mid-Year Book Tag