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I have always been an advocate of reading fiction whether you are young or old. It has always been a pleasurable pastime and a means to escape the real world since I was a young child. I have also learnt so much about people, places, personalities, food, etc. from reading fiction which has made learning … Continue reading The Benefits of Reading Fiction: 5 Facts You should Know
"I can't believe I have lived my life for thirty years distracted by arrogant thoughts, subdued by things that do not matter, so much so that my existential dread has had to be activated by a maniac kidnapping me and feeding me fat. I think of all the times I was happy and profound guilt … Continue reading Book Review: The Curse Of Happiness by Edify Yakusak
Award winning author, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani will be speaking about her new book "Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree" published in Nigeria by Masobebooks. I will be moderating this event and formally invite you all to be there. The details of the event are as follows: Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Time: 4pm to 6pm Venue: … Continue reading Book Event: In Conversation With Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
"Growing Caterpillar, "Tell me ", "he said", What is this thing about time? Why is it better to be late than early? People are always saying, we must wait. What are they waiting for? "Well, "I said, feeling myself being led by Giovanni into deep and dangerous water, I guess people waiting order to make … Continue reading Book Review: If You Keep Digging By Keletso Mopai Review by Guest Contributor: Aisha Musa
“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”
"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