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I've been seeing Ghostroots by Pemi Aguda on Instagram for months, so when it finally became available at my public library, I was excited to finally get a chance to read it. I don't read enough short story collections, and I'm hoping to change that. My thoughts Set in Lagos, Ghostroots is a collection of twelve short stories that mostly follow women, especially mothers and daughters. Each story has a supernatural element woven into it, ... Read the Post...
Hi there! How’s the festive season treating you so far? I usually keep things low-key, spending time with loved ones, but this past weekend was packed with activities, and I thought I’d share a little update. I received a text from a friend in my book club group chat about a pop-up event in town, and I debated whether or not to go for about 20 minutes. Nobody dislikes outdoor activities more than me during the winter months. But eventually, I ... Read the Post...
On my way to return some library books, I made my usual detour to the nearby second-hand bookstore. It’s become a bit of a ritual—popping in to see what’s on display or digging through the hidden back corner where I’ve discovered some real gems. This time, I came across The Afterpains by Anna Julia Stainsby. The cover struck me as oddly familiar, though I couldn’t pinpoint why. Intrigued, I read the synopsis—and that was all it took to sell me on ... Read the Post...
I received an audiobook copy of This Motherless Land by Nikki May from Libro, and I was thrilled to get into it! Part of it is set in Nigeria and I’ve been eager to explore more Nigerian literature lately. So, this was perfect timing. I had mixed feelings going in since I DNF’d this author’s debut, *Wahala* but I like to give authors a couple of tries before deciding if their work is for me. My thoughts This Motherless Land by Nikki May ... Read the Post...
