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The Something Bookish Podcast is a quirky and candid podcast hosted by the crazy book lady, Amyn AKA Lipglossmaffia. Every other week, while tipsy, she hosts unfiltered conversations with herself or a guest to talk about all things related to books and reading. No gimmicks or pseudointellectual chatter. Just a mega dose of bookish goodness. Find her on Twitter or Instagram @Lipglossmaffia or https://somethingbookish.com.ng
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Welcome to my bilingual podcast about my passion which is video games. I'll have Spanish and English episodes as my inspiration takes me. Thank you for listening.
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The Writer's Sauce is a podcast focused on different gists, hot topics, and issues that concern writing and writers, especially in and from Africa. In today's world where the value of books seems to be thinning and people believe writing is not a "real job", The Writer's Sauce aims to correct that notion and express the beauty of writing in Africa.
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The Kaduna Arts And Book Festival is the biggest literary festival in Northern Nigeria. This episode is an audio diary detailing my experience. Enjoy!In Case You Missed It My Book Chat: When We Were Fireflies Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge My Ake Festival 2023 DiaryIf you love my content, k…
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What a reading month it's been! This episode includes mini reviews of all the books I read in the month of April 2024. Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 DiaryIf you love my content, kindly consider su…
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Ep 78: Travelling Through Books ft. Nokukhanya
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In this episode, I chat with Nokukhanya AKA @pretty_x_bookish, an avid reader with the most aesthetically pleasing Bookstagram page, about how she travels through books and with books. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It A Guide To The #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge…
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This episode includes mini reviews of all the books I read in the month of March 2024. Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 DiaryIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digit…
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Ep 76: The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Aghahowa (Book Chat)
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In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter. Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 DiaryIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by b…
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February 2024 is the longest February I have ever experienced! This episode is about the 21 books I read in February and the 5 books I DNFed. Drink of the episode: American Honey and Soju Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 Dia…
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Ep 74: Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon by Wole Talabi (Book Chat)
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In this episode, Nenye of Episode 48 and I chat with Wole Talabi about his debut novel, Shigidi And The Brass Head of Obalufon. It's a mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two worlds. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It A Guide To The 2024 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge An Easy Guide To NetGalley…
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It was an interesting reading month. In this episode, I share my candid thoughts about the books I read in January 2024. Drink of the episode: A spiked energy drink Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. My Ake Festival 2023 DiaryIf you love my conte…
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Ep 72: Much Ado About YA Novels (season finale)
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It's the finale! In this episode, I share a couple of my favourite young adult (YA) novels that I've read in the last four years and I hope I'm able to convince you to pick one or two titles. This episode also includes my new TMI segment. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It A Guide To The 2024 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge An …
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Ep 71: Readers Gonna Read Ft. Anita
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In this episode, I chat with Anita AKA @booksinherhand, an avid reader who curates a visually appealing Instagram page paired with insightful reviews. We talk about the magic and joys of reading and she shares 5 Books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It A Guide To The #SomethingBookishReadingCh…
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Ep 70: December 2023 Wrap-Up / 2023 In Review
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What a year it has been! In this episode, I share books I read in December and I do a mini year in review. Drink of the episode: Pineapple PalmwineEnjoy!If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee.CONTACTQuestions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.comInstagram…
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EP#38 - The Listener Episode (Finale) | Ufuoma, Faith & EF
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In the series finale, we sit with our very first guest of the podcast, Emmanuel Faith, but this time as a listener, as we reminisce on the beginning and end of the podcast. We are grateful to you our listeners for going on this journey with us and we hope our conversations ignited and encouraged your passions for African literature and the creative…
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EP#35 - The "Writing in Diaspora" Episode | Jerry Chiemeke
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In this exciting episode, Ufuoma and Faith sit with Jerry Chiemeke, UK-based Nigerian writer. Jerry shares his experience as a Nigerian writer living and writing in diaspora through this hearty and cheerful conversation. Jerry is on Instagram x Twitter @j_chiemeke.
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Ep 69: Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights
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This is the episode I've promised to make since I started this podcast Drink of the episode: Ume Fruit Liqueur Enjoy!In Case You Missed It An Easy Guide To NetGalleyGet Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee.CONTACTQuestions? Comment…
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Ep 68: A Guide To The 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
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I take you prompt by prompt through the 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge. Drink of the episode: Zobo + Gin Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me…
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EP#37 - The Caine Prize with Ekemini Pius
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In this episode, we talk about the Caine Prize for African Writing and Ekemini's experience being on the 2023 Caine Prize 2023 for his story, Daughters, By Our Hands, published by Isele Magazine in 2022. Ekemini is on X (formerly Twitter) @PiusEkemini and on Instagram @instagrimini.
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In this episode, I share my candid thoughts about the books I read in November 2023. Drink of the episode: Hot Toddy Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a di…
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This is an audio diary of my experience at Ake Festival 2023.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message
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EP#36 - The "Performance Poetry" Episode | Cynthia Amoah
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In this episode, Ufuoma sits solo with Ghanaian-American poet and performer, Cynthia Amoah and talk about poetry as an art for activism, love and expression of self. Cynthia is on Instagram @poetesscynthia. Remember to share this episode with fellow poetry lovers.
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Ep 65: No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben (Book Chat)
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This is a live recording of Kobby Ben Ben's book chat in Lagos, hosted by yours truly. Drink of the episode: Gin + Ribena Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digi…
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I have a deep appreciation for the books I read this October. Can you tell?Drink of the episode: Gin BombsEnjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffe…
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EP#34 - The "Story of the gods" Episode | Olawoyin Olamide Samuel
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We sit with the host of Story of the gods podcast, Olawoyin Olamide Samuel, and talk about hosting this audio experience rich in African folklore and culture. Story of the gods is produced by Jamit (@jamitstudios) and is available on all listening platforms. Follow the experience on IG @storyofthegods and on Samuel's personal page @unkleboo.…
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This episode is not about female authors in crime writing, it's an episode dedicated to female characters who kill and do bad things... Drink of the episode: The Dirty Bordeaux Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kind…
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EP#33 - MFAs and Writing | Ucheoma Onwutuebe
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Faith sits solo with guest, Ucheoma Onwutuebe as they discuss the impact of MFA programs for African writers, dealing with rejections and owning an independent voice as a writer. Ucheoma is available on X @ucheomar and IG @ uche__oma.
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Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee.CONTACTQuestions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.comInstagram | Twitter | Newsle…
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EP#32 - Reading and Influencing | Amyn AKA Lipglossmafia
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In this episode, Ufuoma and Faith have a heart-warming conversation about books, reading and influencing for books in the Nigerian literary space, with Amyn AKA Lipglossmafia (the Crazy Book Lady). You can find Amyn on IG (@lipglossmafia) and Twitter (@lipglossMAFFIA)
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Ep 61: A Bookstagram Refresher Course + Something Bookish Photo Challenge Guide
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This episode is basically a simple guide to #bookstagram. My goal was to pack as much information as I possibly could into one episode—and based on your feedback, I think we did it. I covered Instagram and #bookstagram basics, the many bookish communities you’ll find there, basic photography skills, my personal processes, and tips for taking your a…
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Tomi Adesina, award-winning writer best known for Hakkunde, The Wait and Kasanova sits with Ufuoma and Faith and shares her experiences, thoughts and knowledge of screenwriting and opportunities for writers in the Nigerian film industry. Tomi Adesina is a screenwriter, fiction writer and PhD researcher. She is on Twitter @tomi_adesina and IG: @tomi…
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Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee.CONTACTQuestions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.comInstagram | Twitter | Newsletter --- Send in a voice m…
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EP#30 - Book Sales in Nigeria | Enita Okonkwo, Bookmarket NG
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In this episode, Faith and Ufuoma discuss the ups and downs of being a book seller and distributor in Nigeria with Engr. Enita Okonkwo, the founder of online bookstore and market, The Bookmarket NG. Kindly follow The Bookmarket NG on Instagram @bookmartketng and remember to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on IG @thewritersaucepodcast and on…
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Ep 59: The Highs & Lows of Bookish Content ft Faridah
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In this episode, I chat with Faridah, an avid reader with the most visually pleasing Bookstagram feed, about the highs and lows of creating book content and running a bookish business. She also shares five books she loves and one books that didn't spark joy. Enjoy!In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge An Easy Guide T…
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EP#29 - The "Janet Uzor" Episode | Miracle Emeka-Nkwor
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On this episode, Miracle Emeka-Nkwor chats with Ufuoma and Faith on her writing process for her debut YA novel, What Happened to Janet Uzor. What Happened to Janet Uzor is a crime thriller that follows the lives of four friends as they try to unravel a crime - the suspected murder of another friend, Janet Uzor. This book is published by Masobe Book…
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In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of July. Enjoy!Drink Of The Pod | Bailey'sIn Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd HERE If yo…
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EP#28 - Let's talk about Saro | Nike Campbell
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In this episode, Ufuoma and Faith discuss her latest book and second work of historical fiction, Saro with Nike Campbell (@nike_campbell on IG). Saro is a mutigenerational tale of betrayal and restitution, love and war, inspired by true events that will take the reader from the rocky terrain of Abeokuta and burgeoning city of Lagos to the lion moun…
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I know how it feels to continuously pick up the wrong book, and falling into a reading slump. To escape this kind of situation and feeling excited about what you read, this episode is a simple guideline that can help you to pick the next book you’ll read. Drink Of The Pod | Rum In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challen…
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EP#27 - Season 3: Expectations | Ufuoma & Faith
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In this episode, Ufuoma and Faith talk about their expectations for the new season and give the audience insights to the guests and topics for season 3 of TWSPOD. Thank you for listening. Kindly follow us on IG: @thewritersaucepodcast and on Twitter: @thewritersauce. Kindly also follow Faith's project aimed at sharing the joy of books with young ch…
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Ep 56: The Three Of Us With Ore Agbaje-Williams (Book Chat)
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In this episode, author Ore Agbaje-Williams joins me to chat about her debut novel, The Three Of Us, a literary novel that asks the question, what if the two most important people in your life hated each other with a passion? And yes, we talk about books and reading. Follow Ore on Instagram @oreawilliams In Case You Missed It Join the Somethi…
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In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of June. I do believe this episode is a bit spicier than most because of the concoction I was on. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Gin Bomb In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time …
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Ep 54: Book Influencing, Tagging Authors & Book Reviews (Finale)
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This should be titled Ramblings of a bookish mind or something like that instead. I hope this brings a smile to your face as much as I smiled while recording this. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Vodka + Caprisonne In Case You Missed It Q&A with Amyn Bawa-Allah on Inspiring and Nurturing Virtual Literary Communities Join the Something Bookish Readi…
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In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of May. The reviews are a little spicier than usual FYI. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Rum Bomb In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd …
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Ep 52: The Marriage Class With Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi (Book Chat)
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In this episode, author Adesuwa Nwokedi joins me to chat about her latest novel, The Marriage Class, a contemporary story that explores the many faces of love through a mandatory marriage preparatory class. She also shares her journey as an indie author. And yes, we talk about books and reading. Follow Adesuwa on Instagram @adesuwaonwokedi In Cas…
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On this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of April. The reviews are a little spicier than usual FYI. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Whiskey & Coke In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scrib…
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Ep 50: 3 Lessons Learned From Starting a Podcast + Ask Me Anything #2
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On this episode, I talk about my podcasting journey so far and I answer questions that listeners sent to me. This is the 50th episode so it's extra special. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley…
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Ep 49: March Wrap-Up + Mini Libby App Tutorial
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On this episode, I share thoughts on books I read in April. There's also a mini tutorial session on how to use the Libby app. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd HERE If you …
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Ep 48: When Contemporary Fiction Feels Like Home ft. Nenye
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In this episode, Nenye and Amyn chat about elements of book reviews on Instagram, the beauty of books about motherhood and mother/daughter relationships, the negative side of approaching books with the mindset of debunking its hype, and books she NEEDS more people to read. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Sprite & Rum In Case You Missed It Join the Somet…
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Ep 47: February Wrap Up + Essential Reading Tools
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In this episode, I talk about the books I completed in February, the books I DNFed, and tools to make affordable reading more accessible. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Rum In Case You Missed It What Makes A Romance Novel A Romance Novel? Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGal…
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Ep 46: What Makes a Romance Novel a Romance Novel? (Season Premiere)
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In this episode, I do a deep dive into what makes a novel qualify as a romance. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | "Calm Down, Kavata" In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, please consider supporting me by buying me…
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Ep 45: January 2023 Wrap-Up + (Season Finale)
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In this episode, I talk about the books I read in January 2023 Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Beer and liquor you should never put inside you! In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, please consider supporting me …
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Ep 44: The Beauty Of Book Clubs ft. Bukola
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In this episode, I chat with Bukola, an avid reader with the ability to recommend the best book club to suit anyone. She also shares five books she loves and two books that didn't spark joy. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, kindly consider su…
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Ep 43: December 2022 Wrap-up + The Something Bookish Reading Challenge
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In this episode, I talk about the books I read in December 2022 and the Something Bookish Reading Challenge in detail. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | A bottle of Chardonnay In Case You Missed It Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Scribd HERE If you love my content, please do consider supporting me by buying me a …
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