One More Book Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Aisha, also known online as That Other Nigerian Girl , to discuss It’s Not About the Burqa , edited by Mariam Khan. The anthology, first published in 2019, brings together Muslim women’s essays on faith, feminism, sexuality, race, identity and representation.  Guest: Aisha / That Other Nigerian Girl ‪@thatothernigeriangirl‬   Book disc...

Send us Fan Mail I’m a mood reader… but I also love a good plan. So for early spring, I’ve put together a TBR that tries to balance both sides of my reading personality. In this episode, I’m walking you through the books I’m hoping to read in March and April from powerful literary fiction and memoirs to thought-provoking nonfiction, book club picks, and a few reads that are completely outside my c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the One More Book Podcast , I share my February reading wrap-up and reflect on a very full month filled with Black History Month events, community gatherings in Hamburg and plenty of reading . After a packed schedule and attending multiple inspiring events, I realised just how important it is to slow down, rest, and reconnect with creativity. In this honest and...

Send us Fan Mail What if reading didn’t have to be a solitary hobby? In this episode, I’m joined by Amyn, a literary curator, community builder, and the creative force behind Something Bookish and Lipglossmaffia Empire all the way from Lagos, Nigeria. We talk about what it really means to build a bookish community, both online and in person. From hosting multiple book clubs to navigating Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Kenyan ecologist and author Dr. Mordecai Ogada , co-author of The Big Conservation Lie and author of Green and Evil. We talk about conservation as an industry, carbon offsets as financial tools, and how land, labour, and power are quietly extracted from local communities in the name of ''saving nature''. 🌐 Personal / Professional...

Send us Fan Mail Turning 40 changes everything — especially the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the expectations the world keeps putting on women. In this episode of the One More Book Podcast , I sit down with my lifelong friend Pie to talk about what truly shifts when you enter your forties: the bold “no”, the freedom from external opinions, the unexpected joy of dating yourself, and...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special and deeply personal episode as we pause to honor the life and immense legacy of the late Raila Odinga , one of Kenya's most formidable and enduring political figures. We connect with our guest, Leonard, who joins us directly from Kenya to give us an intimate, on-the-ground report. What is the mood like in the country right now? How are ordinary citizens...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to your weekly dose of reflections, recommendations, and gentle chaos! This week, we're diving deep into the literary, convalent and musical moments that shaped my past days. I'll be reviewing the book I’m currently deep into a short stories collection by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and sharing a highly recommended read: Ocean Vuong 's new book (a must-read f...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special episode as we sit down with the incredibly talented Chiamaka Okike , a Nigerian author, essayist, and literary event planner. We dive deep into her work, exploring the themes and inspiration behind her compelling writing, including her book, Seeri , which we absolutely loved. In this insightful conversation, Chiamaka shares her unique journey as a writer whos...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I share my weekly dose of reflections, recommendations, and real talk,  as I navigate through life’s small joys, delicious disasters, and unexpected moments—all with a book in hand. In each episode of this new series, I’ll share what I’m reading, the foods I’m loving (or regretting), new hobbies I’m trying out, and all the bookish news you need to know. Think of it as a...

Send us Fan Mail Where does a country's memory go when its monuments are gone? In this series, I am unearthing the hidden stories of Kenya's anti-colonial struggle, stories that have been either suppressed or told from an imperialist point of view. Join me as we uncover the forgotten heroes and pivotal places that shaped our nation's history. From the Desai Memorial Hall & Libra...

Send us Fan Mail My June reading wrap-up is finally here! Join me as I dive into all the books I finished last month. I'll be sharing my honest thoughts on each one and letting you know if they're worth adding to your TBR (To Be Read) pile . In this episode, I'll be discussing: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Against The Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa Finding Me by Viola Davis...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome, Bookworms! ☀️ Is your reading changing with the seasons? Mine certainly is! In this episode, I'm getting super honest about my current reading vibe, which means embracing total spontaneity and ditching the rigid TBR lists for summer! Join me for a relaxed chat where we'll dive into: My Current Reading Stack: What books are literally surrounding me right now? Get...

Send us Fan Mail   Book Dads: Good, Bad, and Everything In Between In today's episode, I am taking a fascinating dive into the multifaceted world of fatherhood as depicted across the literary landscape. From the classic novels that shaped our understanding of paternal figures to the raw, honest memoirs of modern dads, we'll explore how writers capture the complexities, joys, and challeng...

Send us Fan Mail This week in the guest chair we have Chitra Nagarajan, an author, adviser, facilitator, climate activist and researcher focusing on conflict, building peace, and defending human rights. In this episode she shares about:  *Her newest book THE WORLD WAS IN OUR HANDS which is coming out on the 22nd of April, 2025. A moving, often provocative, and ultimately vital collection of first...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Florence finally shares her Reading Wrap up for February (the month of love).  Books Mentioned: CHANGES by Ama Ata Aidoo AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY by Dipo Faloyin THE MARRIAGE CLASS by Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi A MOUTH FULL OF SALT by Reem Gaafar VIOLETA by Isabel Allende Website: https://www.onemorebook.de/ Socials: One More Book Podcast Support the show Website:...

Send us Fan Mail On this Episode, I get to talk to Evelyne Waithira Müller, a Psychologist, Trainer; Coach & now a published author of the debut book 'Frau Müller, Di Migrantin: Wie Deutschland Und Ich Auseinander Gewöhnt Haben' Books Mentioned; ALLEIN by Daniel Schreiber AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie THE GOOD IMMIGRANT To keep up with Ifeoma; Website Instagram Connect with...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Lilly & Florence talk about their year in books, the books they loved & the ones that fell flat. Books Mentioned: THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak SO LONG A LETTER by Mariama Bä THE MOST SECRET MEMORY OF MEN by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr ISSA by Mirrianne Mahn THE JOYS OF MOTHERHOOD by Buchi Emecheta HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY by Safia Elhillo EDGE OF HERE...

Send us Fan Mail On this Episode, I get to talk to Ifeoma Onyefulu, a renowned Nigerian children's author, novelist & photographer who is best known for her picture books which feature her photographs of village life in Africa. To keep up with Ifeoma; Website Instagram Connect with us: Linktree Socials: One More Book Podcast Instagram Support the show Website: https://www.onemorebook.de/...

Send us Fan Mail We got the opportunity to sit down with Mirrianne Mahn, a black woman, Feminist, acclaimed author of the debut novel 'Issa', a political activist, politician, Thespian & truly an amazing storyteller for an (in our opinion) interesting interview.   Check out her Book: Issa Connect with Mirrianne: Website Instagram Connect with Florence & Lilly Instagram Tiktok You...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are joined by Jacqueline, a fellow booklover & podcaster who is based in the UK & runs 'BOOK & LOUNGE', an Afro-Caribbean Book Club that celebrates & showcases diverse emerging & established talent.   Connect with Jacqueline: Website Instagram Connect with us: Linktree Socials: One More Book Podcast Website: https://www.onemorebook.de/ S...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are joined by Dr. Yuvviki Dioh, a diversity agent who works on anti-racist, queer-feminist as well as power- and socio-critical topics, also in activist-collective and public contexts to help shape the diversity-oriented organisational development of the Schauspielhaus Zürich in a sustainable way.  Literature Recommendations! https://www.schauspielhaus.ch/en/24453/gl...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friends. As we prepare to say goodbye to Summer, we talk about our summer reads of 2024, books that we took with us on Holiday & how much they renewed us. ——————————————————————— ✨ LET'S CONNECT! ✨ SOCIAL MEDIA  https://www.instagram.com/onemorebookpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onemorebookpodcast1 EMAIL onemorebookpodcast@gmail.com GOODREADS https://www.goodreads...

Send us Fan Mail A very interesting interview that Florence had with Hadija, a fellow Kenyan based in the US who is an avid reader of African Literature, an activist for the FREE CONGO movement & a fellow podcaster. Connect with Hadija: Reading Africana The Future of Congo & Focus Congo: Education for all Instagram Connect with us: Linktree Support the show Website: https://www.onemorebook...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friends. We are back with a short recap of our first ever Podcast event that we had on the 6th of July 2024. We are so grateful to everyone who made this possible, our amazing author, the venue & of course all of our listeners who showed up for the event. The conversations, bookswap, drum session was simply amazing. Author Cyndi https://www.cyndihounouvi.com Venue: https:/...