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Happy new year! I say this every year, but I truly can’t believe it’s 2025 already. This time of year always finds me oscillating between gratitude and anxiety. I’ve come to accept that it’s okay to feel mixed emotions. I hope your year went well, but regardless, here’s something I always remind myself after a tough day, week, month, or even year: one bad moment or stretch of time doesn’t define a bad life. There’s still so much to look forward ... Read the Post...
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...
