Welcome to Word Play Wednesday! Word Play Wednesday is a weekly feature of written and spoken word poetry. I will be sharing my written and spoken word poems in addition to poems by other like wonderful Poets both past and present. If you are interested in sharing some of your poetry, feel free to buzz … Continue reading Word Play Wednesday: I’m not the Indian you had in Mind by Thomas King
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COMING OUT JUNE 8TH: A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks
Chimeka Garricks, author of the highly acclaimed novel "Tomorrow Died Yesterday" is coming out soon with his new new Collection of Short Stories titled, "A Broken People's Playlist". Chimeka Garricks was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1975, and was raised in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has an LL.B. from the Rivers State University of Science … Continue reading COMING OUT JUNE 8TH: A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks
June 2020: Top 10 New Books To Check Out This Month
Welcome to June! The year is running by fast, especially in the interesting times we are all going through. Books have been a steadfast friend in the midst of the chaos in the world for me and many other book enthusiasts I know feel the same way. Thus, we are always excited at the prospects … Continue reading June 2020: Top 10 New Books To Check Out This Month
Author Interview: Sez Kristiansen
Our author for the month of May, 2020 is the amazing Sez Kristiansen! I recently read Sez's book 'Inspired Mama' and It was a blessing. Read my review of this book HERE! The Author: Sez is an internationally acclaimed poetess and author, born in Southern Africa under two generations from six different cultures. She has travelled … Continue reading Author Interview: Sez Kristiansen
Book Review: Heir of Ashes by Jina S. Bazzar
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Jina! 'Heir of Ashes' is a book about a beautiful young woman, who is trying to find the truth about herself. As a young child Roxanne believed that she had a bright future and was sure she … Continue reading Book Review: Heir of Ashes by Jina S. Bazzar
Book Review: Inspired Mama by Sez Kristiansen
"Every time you choose to let a challenge become an opportunity to separate yourself from mediocrity, you gain traction toward the fulfillment of your dreams". - Sez Kristiansen in 'Inspired Mama'. Thank you TCK Publishing and the author, Sez Kristiansen for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Reading this book … Continue reading Book Review: Inspired Mama by Sez Kristiansen
Memory Lane Monday: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
Welcome to Memory Lane Mondays! This is a weekly feature of unforgettable books I have read in times past which have not had the chance to be reviewed on this blog as I read them a long time ago. Lets’ call them my personal classics. I will be featuring a new favorite every week and … Continue reading Memory Lane Monday: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
Book Review: A Tycoon and Circumstance by Emem Bassey
I have had this book on my TBR for over a month now. I got interested to read something by the author when I read a review by @now_booking (on Instagram) and I finally got around to read it yesterday. This was a fast paced, enjoyable read. The story is about Louisa, the daughter of … Continue reading Book Review: A Tycoon and Circumstance by Emem Bassey
Field Trip: Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos, Nigeria
This is a #Flashback! I live in Lagos, Nigeria as some of you already know but I never seem to have the chance to visit the many beautiful places in Lagos and beyond because of the reality of being a working mom and wife. Two years ago, my husband and I decided to take a … Continue reading Field Trip: Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos, Nigeria
Book Review: Jeb’s Wife by Patricia Johns
Thank you Netgalley, Zebra and the author, Patricia Johns for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jeb's Wife was such a lovely read that pulled me in right from the first page. Jeb and Leah live in an Amish community and have a marriage of convenience due to circumstances beyond … Continue reading Book Review: Jeb’s Wife by Patricia Johns