Giving you (that's right YOU) the chance to talk about that which has always bothered you, but for some reason (time, relationships, culture, expectations, trolls...) you decided to scroll past, move on, or just pretend it didn't bother you at all. LETS TABLE THIS!
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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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Ep 85: Broken, Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)
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In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, BROKEN Not A Halal Love Story, Fatima Bala.BROKEN is a beautifully rendered contemporary novel about the boundaries between romance and sin, about self-discovery and faith, and about the bounds that true love will go to for a happily ever after. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It…
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Ep 86: Spotlighting Women In Translation Month
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As a reader who enjoys travelling through books, I am thrilled to join this global celebration in highlighting the stories that resonate with universal truths while enriching our understanding of diverse experiences. #WomenInTranslationEnjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights 2. Join the So…
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In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in July 2024. All 26 of them! 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…
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June was one for the books, pun intended. 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 digital cup of coffee.…
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This is the Pride episode that will open the floodgates to more queer book recommendations on the podcast. I should note that this list was not easy to make and not easy to narrow down. If your fave queer novel didn’t make it, I’m always happy to receive recommendations.Enjoy! In Case You Missed It 1. Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days…
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May was a beautiful month!This episode includes mini-reviews of all the books I read in the month of May 2024.Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. Join the https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/URQHKisWNGb 2. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/P4WIztv2ECb 3. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wG0xHnsWNGbhttps://www.scribd.com/g/8crhupIf …
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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 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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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.
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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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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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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 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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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…
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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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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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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 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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This is a comprehensive guide to starting a NetGalley account, from a set-up checklist and insider tips on how to make a profile that stands out, to getting approved for the books you're dying to read. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | A bottle of Shiraz In Case You Missed It Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time Get Scribd HERE The Litty Podcast With …
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In November, I read 15 books and DNFed 2. I also share my standout books of the month in this episode. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs In Case You Missed It Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time Get Scribd HERE The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just DM on social. SO…
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It's my first-ever wrap-up! Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Two shots of Tequila and a can of alcoholic energy drink In Case You Missed It The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time Get Scribd HERE The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Or just …
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Ep 39: Tomorrow I Become A Woman With Aiwanose Odafen (Book Chat)
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DISCLAIMER: You might have to adjust your volume while listening, the sound quality is a bit poor but it's such a good interview I couldn't keep it to myself. Thank you for understanding In this episode, author Aiwanose Odafen joins me to chat about her debut novel, Tomorrow I Become A Woman, a contemporary story that explores a woman’s struggle to…
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In this episode, I reviewed Wahala by Nikki May & Bridges Are For Burning by Bina Idonije. I also talked about the harmful effects of stereotypes in books. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Merlot In Case You Missed It The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time Get Scribd HERE The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Kara…
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Ep 37: 12 Ways To Spread The Word About A Book You Love (Season Premiere)
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There are a million ways to spread book but I shared 12 ways you can't do it without being spammy. I hope this helps. We all want our favourite authors to sell more books so that they don't have to worry about money. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs In Case You Missed It The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Tips For Reading Multiple Boo…
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