Sip Back & Read

Season 1, Episode 1 In this episode of Sip Back and Read, we unpack Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola, following Kiki as she balances love, ambition, and the pressure of carrying her family’s restaurant legacy while navigating a connection that brings equal parts comfort and challenge. We talk through the big moments and character choices, then put ourselves in their shoes to ask what we would do differ...

Welcome to Sip Back & Read! We’re two lifelong friends turning reading into an experience. Each episode, we dive into our latest read and whip up food and drinks inspired by the pages. It’s part book club, part happy hour, and all good company. In this intro, you’ll meet Thembi and Brandi, get the vibe of the channel, and see what kind of conversations we love to have once the last page turns....