Something Bookish

A lot of people ask me why I read, and this episode seemed like the best time to answer that question, I'm not sure I  did it justice though. You, be the judge. I also talk about a bunch of other stuff. Enjoy! xoxo Drink Of The Pod | Half a bottle of Merlot NOTABLE MENTIONS The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading Get Scribd HERE CONTAC...

What a year 2020 has been! Instead of bitching about how shitty the year has been, I'm sharing my little wins, and appreciating the things, places, and people who made 2020 an amazing year despite how rubbish it was. Enjoy! xoxo Drink Of The Pod | 2 cans of Heineken and 5 shot of Tequila falvoured chocolate liqueur NOTABLE MENTIONS The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge #LipglossmaffiaG...

Time to crank up your reading! I had such an amazing reading year because I've been working on being more intentional about the books I consume. Asides from joining a book club, reading challenges are a great way to step out of our reading comfort zones and I hope you join me in 2021. Remember to share your progress by using the hashtag #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge Enjoy! xoxo Drink Of The Po...

It's the season 2 finale. Whoop Whoop!  In this episode, I share things I've heard from non-readers that really annoy me and I think you'd be able to relate.  You should share this episode with your friends so that we can all bond over it. TBH, I said a lot of nonsense in this episode which might be fun to listen to. I think. Enjoy! xoxo Drink Of The Pod | Tequila On The Rocks NOTABLE ME...

Have you ever played 21 Questions before? Well, this is kinda like that but the bookish version. In this episode, I chat with Mido, a bibliophile from Botswana, about her reading life, the literary scene in Botswana, and some of her favourite books. Enjoy xoxo CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me amynbawa.allah@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA Something Bookish Instagram | Website | Newsletter Lipglossmaff...

A few weeks ago, I shared 8 of my favourite women writers, I was going to do the same for men but I could only come up with 5 that I would totally stan for. Some people on Twitter guessed two of my faves but you'll have to listen to find out.  Also, I tried something new with the audio, please let me know what you think about it, to continue or go back to how it used to be? Enjoy xoxo Drink O...

In this episode, I chat with Bookstagrammer, Book Reviewer, and champion of romance novels, Jite of @now_booking .  Fun fact: By the time you listen to this episode, she would have read over 200 books and we've barely started November! Of course, I had to ask her how the hell she does it! CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me amynbawa.allah@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA Something Bookish Instagram |...

In this very special episode, alcohol and cannabis came together to inspire the topic. Or maybe this is just an elaborate way of saying that avid readers are some of the most fuckable people to be in a stable relationship with. You be the judge. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: My Amazon Wishlist Luster by Raven Leilani Clap When You Land by Elizabth Acevedo A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Girl Wi...

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...

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  Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) ||...

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 Tips for Reading Multiple Books Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Scribd 60-Day Free Trial Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__booki...

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! Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng

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 Ep 2 : Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time Ep 5 : 9 Non-Fiction Books That Read Like Fi...

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 Akw...

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) Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga  Not My Time To Die by Yolande Mukagasana   The Emperor's Baby by Berna...

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 BooksWithRachelEyo | HOW TO GET OUT OF A READING SLUMP! ( 7 QUICK TIPS + TRICKS) Ouida Books | Twitter | Instagram Adams Pages | Twitter | Instagram Rovingheights | Twitter | Instagram Ep 3: The 7...

In this episode, I share 9 non-Fiction books that read like novels. I'm not the biggest reader of non-fiction but I'm not one to be defined by genre. I read everything and anything. All of the books in this list contain absorbing stories that made an impact on me, and that tells a story wild enough to feel made up.  I think readers of any genre could find this list interesting. Books Mentione...

What’s on your bookish bucket list?  Plenty of people have a bucket list of things they want to do in their life before they die. You know, swimming with dolphins, or seeing the Northern Lights. (which I would love to see too) I have so many things on my bucket list, that's why I created categories and in this episode, I'm sharing my bookish bucket list.  It’s filled with ideas for accom...

In this episode, I share seven short story collections that I 've enjoyed over the last five years. I think short stories have one certain benefit: they are short. And “short” doesn’t only mean the number of words or characters. It also means the fast pace, the single-minded plot, and the concise form. Also, I think it's a good way to bring back the habit of daily reading . Don't you think? Books...

Many people are serial readers, they pick up one book and read it cover-to-cover before putting it down. And then there are poly-readers like me. I juggle four, five, or even six books at any given time, never able -- or willing -- to choose just one. Some people have frowned at me when I mention how many books I'm reading and wonder if I even understand them. But I've nurtured this habit not beca...

Have you ever thought about books you'd want to take with you to a desert island if you find yourself in one? I shared 6 books that I would love to have in my knapsack. Books mentioned in this episode: Dangerous Kiss by Jackie Collins Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream To The Sun by Sarah Manyika Ladipo Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi Pachinko by Min Jin Lee...

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