APOLOGIES: I experienced some technical difficulties in the making of this episode, so the sound might be a little wonky. Please don't go because it's a really interesting episode. I'll work on subsequent episodes being better soundwise. Enjoy! x

You knew Makumbi was going to be on this list, didn't you? And Evaristo, naturally. Who are your favourite women writers? I share eight of my faves in this episode. Listen to find out more.

Drink Of The Pod | 3 deadly cans of Black bullet drink with vodka

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You might be guilty of one of these. These are five reading habits we need to kick. With a focus on how consumer culture, identity politics and a narrowing class of readers are changing how we approach novels. There is also some Ake Festival gist.

Mentioned In This Episode

• Ake Festival: Register HERE

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I am back on the campaign to make you try audiobooks. Some people love it and some people are still on the fence about it, here's to hoping I can convince you to give it a shot.

Mentioned In This Episode

1. Tips for Reading Multiple Books
2. Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
3. Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
4. Scribd 60-Day Free Trial

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Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this episode, I share what I've been up to for the last four weeks. And I think I might have done some spoken word stuff because there is a book that is making me feel like I just met the love of my life!

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It's the SEASON FINALE! Nine weeks of sharing bookish treats with you, I decided on a Get-To-Know-Me session so you can have a feel of your host, Me. The time seems right, to go back to the drawing board with the lessons I've learned so, I can bring more fun episodes next season.

Mentioned In This Episode

1. Ep 2: Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time
2. Ep 5: 9 Non-Fiction Books That Read Like Fiction
3. Ep 7: Mid-Year Reading Wrap-Up 2020

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Amyn shares some of her most memorable fictional characters from books. She also tries to get high from second-hand cannabis smoke.

Books Mentioned

• Tomorrow Died Yesterday by Chimeka Garricks
• A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
• Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
• Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream to The Sun by Sarah Manyika Ladipo
• Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
• Queenie by Candice Carty Williams
• When Trouble Sleeps by Leye Adenle
• The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• The Girl In 6e | Do Not Disturb by A. R. Torre
• Take A Hint Dani Brown | Wanna Bet by Talia Hibbert

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We're finally at the mid-year mark and here is my wrap up of reading thus far this year: I have read 69 books out of my 12 book goal! #OnPoint

I also talked about books I'm looking forward to reading and the books that made me feel the feelings.

Favourite Books Of 2020(so far)

1. Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga
2. Not My Time To Die by Yolande Mukagasana
3. The Emperor's Baby by Bernardine Evaristo
4. Little eyes by Samantha Schweblin
5. The Half God of Rainfall by Inua Ellams
6. Know My Name by Chanel Miller
7. The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa/ Stephen Snyder
8. The Island of Sea Women
9. A Cat, A Man, And Two Women by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
10. Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
11. A Broken People's Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

Other Worthy Mentions

• Check Out My GoodReads HERE
• If you are in Nigeria and you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that HERE

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Have you been staring at one page for 8 days? Has it been weeks since you last felt motivated to read? In this episode, I share 10 ten tips to help you get out of a reading rut.

Mentioned In This Episode

1. BooksWithRachelEyo | HOW TO GET OUT OF A READING SLUMP! ( 7 QUICK TIPS + TRICKS)
2. Ouida Books | Twitter | Instagram
3. Adams Pages | Twitter | Instagram
4. Rovingheights |Twitter | Instagram
5. Ep 3: The 7 Best Short Story Collections I've Ever Read

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