This book has been on my TBR for quite a while now and I am glad I finally got around to reading it. Tunmise's memoir is a quick, interesting and mostly funny account of her experiences at the compulsory Nigerian Youth Service Corps which every university graduate under 30 years of age is expected to … Continue reading Book Review: Memoirs of a Lazy Korfa by Tunmise Usikalu
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Male Protagonists
Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a good week so far. Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday and as we are slowly getting to the end of the year, it's a good time to look back on most of my reads and choose favorites for different things. Today is for my favorite male protagonists. … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Male Protagonists
Monday Morning Motivation: Quotes From Books
Welcome to Monday Morning Motivation! This is a feature where I will be sharing quotes from books and poetry that have motivated and encouraged me in one way or another. I hope you will find some of these quotes inspiring and uplifting. This week, I'll be sharing quotes from a book I am currently reading … Continue reading Monday Morning Motivation: Quotes From Books
Book Review: Poems For The End Of The World by Katie Wismer
This was another refreshing collection to read. It was engaging and thought provoking to say the least. This is my first introduction to this poet and author but she has left a really wow impression in terms of how her poems are written, the theme and her style of expression with words. It covered themes … Continue reading Book Review: Poems For The End Of The World by Katie Wismer
When No One is Watching by Linathi Makanda: Book Review
"In your arms, I'm Fluid enough to take any shape and form" - Linathi Makanda in When No One is Watching As a poet, it is important for me to read as much poetry as I can however, I sometimes find it hard to connect to most I have tried to read in recent times. … Continue reading When No One is Watching by Linathi Makanda: Book Review
Can’t wait Wednesday: Husband Hunting 202 by Glory Abah
Hello lovelies! How has your week been going? I hope it's been fruitful and I wish you better days ahead. Canโt-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings, that spotlights upcoming releases that weโre eagerly anticipating. Although this is not a weekly feature on this blog, I am always happy to share any book(s) … Continue reading Can’t wait Wednesday: Husband Hunting 202 by Glory Abah
Book Review: Help, I’m Drowning! Weathering The Storm of Life with Grace and Hope by Sally Clarkson
I am a huge fan of the author as I always listen to her podcasts and have read most of her books. I have been putting off reading this book which is her latest publication but I believe this was the right time to read it. In this book, Sally encourages us to hold fast … Continue reading Book Review: Help, I’m Drowning! Weathering The Storm of Life with Grace and Hope by Sally Clarkson
Book Review: Nobody Told Me – Poetry & Parenthood by Hollie Mcnish
This book has been on my TBR for quiet a while. After listening to the author's latest book 'Slug' a few months ago, I knew I had to listen to this book. I say listen, not read because I enjoy the audio book experience better than reading when it comes to this author's work as … Continue reading Book Review: Nobody Told Me – Poetry & Parenthood by Hollie Mcnish
Book Review: The Naรฏve Wife: Rachel’s Choice by Ufuomaee
This is my first book by the author so I went into reading it blind. However, I am interested in reading more Christian fiction stories written by Nigerian or African authors therefore I was hoping that this would be a good one. This book is the first in the 'Naive Wife' trilogy and the story … Continue reading Book Review: The Naรฏve Wife: Rachel’s Choice by Ufuomaee
Book Review: Fine Ending (Age is No Bother Bk 4) by Emem Bassey
This is the fourth book in the 'Age is no bother' series by the author and it has been a jolly good ride. This one is a very short novella so it was more like icing on the cake. 'Fine Ending' gives us closure on Celia (Mandy's best friend) and Clement Adebayo's story. Clement who … Continue reading Book Review: Fine Ending (Age is No Bother Bk 4) by Emem Bassey