Dear friends, I am taking a mental health break from my blog. My headspace is cluttered and I need time to refocus . Thank you for following me and I hope to get back soon. Please take care and stay safe.
What I miss right now…
I miss wandering through book shops. Looking at stacked shelves of books- nothing brings me greater joy! The smell of books is unlike any feeling in the world. I miss going home lunging bags filled with books and the anticipation of sitting and deciding which to read first ( I place books in different spaces …
Currently reading : A long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
I sometimes read more than one book at a time and completely lose myself in one and the other falls behind. She is one of my favorite authors- I honestly cannot put this book down.
What I am reading
A Small Silence: Jumoke Verissimo After the glut of holiday food and drink, this book is proving to be a perfect read for relaxing. This is her debut novel and so far into the book I am getting positive vibes. I will upload a review soon. Fun fact : I met the author at a …
book review – Stay with me by Ayobami Adebayo
Stay with me: a novel by Ayobami Adebayo Ayobami is a great writer. Her narrative of Yejide’s life is sublime. So she sets out the table for you. She lays out all the ingredients, describing each and every one and goes on to serve you a rich satisfying meal - one that is so multilayered …
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Reading from a place
My recent reads have mostly been authors from West Africa. This is mostly due to the fact that I have been based there because of work but also because of accessibility to the books. I thought reading books from a particular region would almost repetitive but I have been pleasantly surprised at the diversity in …
book review: the secret lives of Baba Segi’s wives by Lola Shoneyin
Bolahle, wanting to escape her own messy life marries Baba Segi and joins an already complex polygamous family set up that is fueled by competition and jealousy amongst the wives. The three wives Iya Femi, Iya Tope, and Iya Segi, are not happy with the new wife and do all possible to make her life …
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book review : an orchestra of minorities by chigozie obioma
there is something to be said about how a book is displayed in a store. i walked into a bookshop and this thick book was stacked right at the top of others. i had never heard of the author before so i was not particularly drawn to the author but more to how big the …
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