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“Good mothers know all about patience. They know about lugging the promise of a baby around for nine whole months, about the effort of pushing and puffing until a head pops; they know about being pinned to a spot, wincing as gums make contact with sore nipples; they know about keeping a vigil over a … Continue reading Book Review: I Do Not Come To You by Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
After reading "Of Women and Frogs" earlier this year (check out my review via this link- www.rovingbookwormng.com/ofwomenandfrogs ), I became curious about the author and her inspiration for this story among other things. This led me to request an online interview from her and I was elated when she obliged me. Bisi Adjapon holds degrees in … Continue reading Author Interview: Bisi Adjapon, Author “Of Women And Frogs”
We are slowing but surely winding up the year and we still have some amazing reads to look up to before the new year. November is promising a mix of books for everyone from fantasy to romance, historical fiction, mystery, etc. Looking for something fresh to read this month? Check out these 10 titles highly … Continue reading November 2019: 10 Best New Book Releases
"This is not Islam!" "This is not Islam!" - Aisha in Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree This is the second book I am reading by the author and I was really excited because her first book, 'I Do Not Come To Your Chance' happens to be on my "Favorite Books Of All Time" list (click … Continue reading Book Review: Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani – Afterword by Vivian Mazza
This was another fast paced, really interesting and insightful read from Kerry Fisher. Since I discovered this author last year, I have bought all her books I can find and she never disappoints. 'The Woman I Was Before' is a story that follows the lives of three families who have recently moved into a gated … Continue reading Book Review: The Woman I Was Before By Kerry Fisher
This is the type of book I wish I had read years ago. Years before my mother passed away and maybe, I would have written her an essay like the ones in this collection or even a letter but it was never meant to be as this book was just published early this year and … Continue reading Book Review: What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About – Fifteen Writers Break The Silence Edited By Michele Filgate
I got a copy of this book early this year as soon as it hit the stands in Nigeria and I was excited to read. Unfortunately, it was not the experience I expected. It has taken me over six months to finally complete it. I am not sure why I was determined to finish reading … Continue reading Book Review: An Orchestra Of Minoritities by Chigozie Obioma
"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit" - Galatians 5:25 I stumbled upon sally Clarkson and her beautiful family on Instagram and after a quick investigation about her, I discovered she made weekly podcasts which I am subscribed to. Listening to these conversations and words of wisdom have recently … Continue reading Book Review: Own Your Life – Living With Deep Intention, Bold Faith And Generous Love By Sally Clarkson
This is the last book in the 'Me Before You' trilogy and I am so glad I went through with it. Jojo Moyes has done a pretty good job in stretching a story this far and I must applaud her for this. However, this was my least favorite out of the three books. Maybe because … Continue reading Book review: Still Me by Jojo Moyes
Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze is a Nigerian author who is known for her upbeat and witty storytelling style. Her novel 'Authentic Mama' which I read earlier in this year (Follow the link to read my review - https://rovingbookwormng.com/2019/03/18/book-review-authentic-mama-by-olunosen-louisa-ibhaze/) with it's colorful characters is one that has stayed with me for a while. I have been curious … Continue reading Author Interview: Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze “The Aproko Storyteller”