Wine and Books Podcast

This time, we’re talking about Behind the Clouds by Ifeoma Okoye , and we’re sipping squash . 🍹 And yes, there’s a reason for the squash! Our drink was inspired by Ije Apia, the main character in the book, who happens to be a big fan of squash. We’re chatting about marriage, motherhood, infertility, family expectations, feminism, and the pressure placed on women to have children. We’re also getti...

This time, we’re talking about The Life of the Party by Foluso Agbaje , and we’re sipping Declan Sweet White Wine . 🍷 We’re chatting about family, secrets, friendship, jealousy, motherhood, ambition, and the different expectations placed on women. We’re also getting into the Obanile family, Lala and Anjola, the complicated relationships in the book, parenting, the pressure to belong, and the thin...

This time, we’re talking about Women Rent Men and Secrets Here by Damilare Kuku, and we’re sipping Four Cousins Natural Sweet Rosé We’re chatting about secrets, survival, ambition, exploitation, the pressure to succeed, and what happens when the court of public opinion gets involved. We’re also talking about Ara Ikoyi’s determination to become a writer, the women of House Twenty-One, and the uncom...

This month, we’re talking about A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks , paired with Eisberg Cabernet Sauvignon . We’re chatting about love, heartbreak, memories, and the stories that make up this collection of 12 short stories. Grab a glass, settle in, and join us for the conversation. And when you’re done listening, tell us, does this book pass the Reread Test? If you’re currently readin...

In this episode of the Wine & Books Podcast, we’re pairing All Shades of Iberibe by Kasimma with a glass of Lamothe Parrot Red Wine, a light, fruity, easygoing red that I personally prefer cold. If you’ve ever asked me to recommend a funny fiction book, there’s a very high chance I’ve recommended All Shades of Iberibe. This book genuinely made me laugh. The first time I read it, I was laughing...

In this episode of the Wine & Books podcast, we discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng, paired with a glass of Conti Buneis Moscato D’Asti, a sweet, lightly sparkling wine that feels soft and inviting, with a gentle, crisp finish… just like this story. Set in 1970s America, this novel begins with the haunting line, “Lydia Lee is dead.” But beyond the mystery, it unravels the quiet t...

In this episode of the Wine and Books podcast, we discuss Better Never Than Late by the amazing Chika Unigwe, paired with a glass of sweet, fruity Sweet Lips red wine 🍷. This powerful short story collection explores the realities of migration through the lives of Nigerian immigrants in Belgium, people who leave behind careers, identities, and stability in search of “greener pastures,” only to fac...

Welcome to another episode of the Wine and Books Podcast! For this episode, we’re pairing A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ with Fox Brook Moscato White Wine, a sweet, fruity, and super refreshing wine that just sets the mood right. We got into a deep but very relatable conversation about the book, touching on themes like class struggles family pressure bad governance societal expectatio...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Wine and Books Podcast. In this intro episode, I’m giving you a taste of what this space is all about, where great books meet the perfect wine pairing. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a casual book lover, or someone who simply enjoys a good glass of wine, this podcast is for you. Each month, we’ll explore carefully selected books, dive into their themes...