Happy Pub day! The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. It is also published in the US with the title A girl is a body of water. Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC.I was very excited to read this having read all of Makumbi’s books and of course, my expectations were over the roof going into this. Synopsis. Growing up in a small Ugandan village, Kirabo is surrounded by powerful women. Her grandmother, her aunts, ... Read the Post...
Bookish catch up
Hey friends! Long time no bookish post! I’m sorry I went MIA. I’m still very much reading. I just got really tired of being online. I needed a break from everything. It’s always good to take a step back and relax sometimes. I have been consumed with reality tv shows. I realized I haven’t posted anything bookish for my book lovers since May! So, Let’s catch up shall we? I’ll start with books I read since July up until now then share some new ... Read the Post...
The joys of motherhood by Buchi Emecheta
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started this book. I posted a photo on Instagram and my comments were filled with people warning me for the journey ahead but I still didn’t get it. I read this in 3 days and that consisted of me staying up late at night to read. The joys of motherhood is a book I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. About the book. Book title – The Joys of Motherhood Author – Buchi Emecheta Pages – 254 ... Read the Post...
Saving Ruby King – Book Review
Hey friends! How are you doing? Another book review here! (I’m on a roll – I think). So I randomly came across Saving Ruby King on bookstagram weeks ago but I ignored it. Fast forward to two weeks later when I was trying to decide on what to read after reading Becoming by Michelle Obama. I went back to this book and read the blurb on goodreads and bam! I was sold! Book Title – Saving Ruby King Author – ... Read the Post...