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This week, we're diving into one of the most delightfully chaotic books we've ever read — Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto. 💐Meddy Chan is trying to navigate the impossible balancing act of family expectations, a blind date gone spectacularly wrong, and the wedding business she runs with her mum and aunties. Then one accidental death turns her already complicated life into complete...

This week, we're leaving Earth behind and putting our trust in one very unlikely hero — a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone in space with no memory of who he is or why he's there. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is the kind of book that reminds you why science fiction can be so special. Ryland Grace slowly pieces together the impossible truth: the sun is dying, humanity is ru...

We're staying in Chimamanda's world and this time, we're going back to where it all began. 🌺Purple Hibiscus is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's debut novel, and it is anything but a debut. Set in post-colonial Nigeria, it follows fifteen-year-old Kambili — quiet, obedient, suffocated growing up in a home ruled by a father who is beloved by everyone outside its walls and terrifying withi...

This week, we're revisiting the one that started so many of our reading journeys — Americanah. 🖤Ifemelu and Obinze. Two young Nigerians, deeply in love, until life and an ocean pulls them apart. Ifemelu moves to America and discovers something she never had to think about back home: race. Obinze heads to London, undocumented and invisible. Years pass. Lives change. But some things don't....

Four women. Four lives. One pandemic that forces them all to stop, look inward, and reckon with the choices they've made in love, work, and everything in between. Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer stranded in America, replaying her past loves in her head. Zikora is a sharp, brilliant lawyer who has mastered everything — until one man undoes her. Omelogor is bold, financially powerful, and start...

This week we're in Lagos, and honestly… the title says it all. 😅Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku is a collection of 12 short stories — part love letter, part case study — following women navigating the wild, dramatic, and sometimes heartbreaking world of dating in Africa's most chaotic city. Serial cheaters, mummy's boys, men living double lives, and everything in between. Lag...

This week, we're diving into Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn and oh, did we have THOUGHTS. 😄 Meet Yinka: 31, career-driven, British-Nigerian, and perpetually single — at least according to her mum and every auntie within a five-mile radius. When her cousin gets engaged, Yinka launches "Operation Find A Date for Rachel's Wedding," and things get messy, hilarious, and sur...

In this video, we review Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter — a dark and disturbing psychological thriller that pulls no punches. Centered around sisters Claire and Lydia, the story unravels years after the disappearance of their older sister. When another tragedy hits close to home, the two estranged siblings are forced to reconnect and uncover a horrifying truth hidden beneath layers of lies and tr...

Buckle up for a ride like no other. In this review, we dive deep into the Mindfuck Series by S.T. Abby — a gripping, morally gray, and brutally emotional thriller that blends romance, revenge, and psychological suspense. Is it worth the hype? Let’s break it down.

Homegoing follows the descendants of two half-sisters from 18th-century Ghana—one sold into slavery, the other married to a British colonizer. Spanning continents and centuries, Yaa Gyasi’s powerful novel explores the lasting legacy of slavery, identity, and generational trauma.🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more book insights!

If you thought the first book was powerful, Book 2 dives even deeper into the hidden lives of Nairobi men—raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. Joan Thatiah once again delivers a compelling collection of real-life stories that explore masculinity, vulnerability, pain, and healing from the male perspective. In this video, we share our thoughts on the themes, the most striking stories, and why this bo...

In this episode, we review Confessions of Nairobi Men by Joan Thatiah—a bold, emotional, and eye-opening collection of real-life stories told by men living in Nairobi. In a world where men are rarely encouraged to express vulnerability, this book offers a rare glimpse into the hidden emotional lives of Kenyan men. From heartbreak and betrayal to trauma and healing, these deeply personal confession...

In this week's book review, we're diving into Sinners by Sarah Haluwa—a steamy, chaotic, and unapologetically messy rollercoaster of lust, lies, and late-night decisions ;). If you love your romance served with a side of sin and a whole lot of drama, you might just be in for a treat. Let’s break down the characters, the plot twists, the steamy scenes (yes, we’re going there), and whether i...

In this video, we review Confessions of Nairobi Women Book 2 by Joan Thatiah — a gripping collection of real-life stories from women living in Nairobi. We discuss the powerful themes, impactful confessions, and how this sequel compares to the first book. Join us as we explore the bold, emotional, and sometimes heartbreaking truths shared in these pages. If you're into African literature or real-li...

Real talk, real stories! 📖 In this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered confessions of Nairobi women, captured in real-time. Join us as we unpack their truths, struggles, and triumphs—straight from the heart of Nairobi. 🌆✨

In part two of our series, we pick up where we left off in Jackson Biko's Drunk, delving further into the evolving narrative, dynamic characters, and the thought-provoking themes that define the story. Join us for another round of detailed analysis and discussion as we continue to unpack the book, chapter by chapter. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more engaging reviews and insights!

In this first episode, we dive deep into Jackson Biko's Drunk and unravel its gripping narrative, unique characters, and the powerful themes explored in the story. If you’ve ever battled your own demons or loved someone who has, this one’s for you. Hit play and let’s unpack this beautifully messy narrative together. Stay tuned for insightful analysis and discussion as we break down the book, c...