Month: December 2023
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
They had a tradition of earning armchairs in the house. This meant that no wife had a comfortable seat. You were not entitled to one unless you were pregnant, breastfeeding, or watching over toddlers.
Series Review: Bridgerton Season Two
The second season of Bridgerton, while eagerly anticipated by many, is certainly not gaining as much acclaim as its predecessor, and the reasons are no secret.
Sourcery (Discworld #5) by Terry Pratchett
Prophecies always find a way of coming to pass, and the inevitable battle between Wizardry and Sourcery finally happens, heralding the apocalypse.
The Blessed Girl by Angela Makholwa
Some work regular jobs to get it, while others earn a degree in Menology( the men pay their bills). Set in South Africa, Bontle is on the top of that list of women with degrees in Menology
Lagos to London by Lola Aworanti-Ekugo
Though the book is set in Lagos and London, it’s a reality most of us can relate to from anywhere in Africa. There is something in there, an experience or anything for everybody.
She Dreams in Blood (The Obsidian Path #2) by Michael R. Fletcher
The main character is as fucked up as you’d ever expect your most hated book antagonist to be. Only this time, he’s not an antagonist. He’s the main character.
The Great Book Debate: Paperbacks vs. EBooks
Okay, paperback supporters, hold it. That’s enough! The eBook team is about to make a grand entrance; let’s make way for the Electronic King.
Deceived By The Gargoyles (Monstrous Matches #2) by Lilian Lark
Hi, So monster romance is all the rage right now in the romance world, and this unicorn had to get in on some action. I [more…]
Do Women Read More Than Men?
Who’s more social about their reading, men or women? This is an easy one. You can tell by just looking at bookstagrammers. They are usually women. At least the popular ones are.
Nairobi, Kenya to play host to World Storytelling Day 2022 event
This year’s event is scheduled to take place at the Intrade Africa Place, on the 19th of March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. On this day, people of all works and backgrounds will gather together and tell as well as listen to stories of people and places all day and night.
The Black God’s Drums by P. Djèlí Clark
Clark is a new-to-me author, and I was impressed by his well-considered, multi-dimensional approach in creating the female characters. They are smart, opinionated, powerful yet self-aware, and in touch with every aspect of their femininity.
Wahala by Nikki May
This book centers around three friends, Simi, Boo, and Ronke, who have had a good relationship going until the arrival of Isobelle (Simi’s childhood friend), who capitalizes on each woman’s insecurities and secrets…
Stereotypes and Clichés in Romance Literature
Our hero always knows where exactly to touch our heroine to make her see stars. There are always mind-blowing orgasms, and this grade A chemistry sweetens the deal.
Movie Review: I Want You Back
The film oozes charm. The two mains, Emma and Peter, played by Jenny Slate and Charlie Day, have so much organic chemistry. I think it’s brilliant casting. It’s not the kind that slaps you in the face, no. Instead, it’s the kind that grows on you; arguably the best kind.
What Is a Good Plot? What Makes a Good Plot?
Before you try your hand at writing your big story, practice and practice making a good plot. Work on stories that come to you and spend lots of time thinking up new ideas.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
It is important that we keep history alive, to not forget. So although slavery is not an easy subject to discuss, I’m glad this book exists. You should read it if you haven’t,
The Wisdom of Crowds (The Age of Madness #3) by Joe Abercrombie
The bloodthirsty deviousness and callousness that came to Rikke and Leo ( I spare no sympathy for him anyway), the kindness that would sometimes peek through Savine’s hard veneer – it was just too much for my poor heart to handle.
The Trouble With Peace (The Age of Madness #2) by Joe Abercrombie
The parts that stuck out the most for me were the war depictions. Abercrombie writes them so well I felt I was at the front lines – the racing thoughts in the heads of the soldiers as they rush headlong to certain death – it was very detailed and a tad personal.
