Episodes
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tips On Reading Multiple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books At The Same Time⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get...
Published 07/13/23
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Scribd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by...
Published 06/29/23
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 Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tips On Reading Multiple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books At The Same Time⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Scribd...
Published 06/15/23
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of...
Published 06/01/23
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 Case You Missed It Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tips On Reading Multiple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books At The Same Time⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An...
Published 05/25/23
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 Scribd ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of...
Published 05/04/23
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 Get Scribd ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ If you love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of...
Published 04/20/23
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 love my content, please consider supporting me by ⁠⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠⁠. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me...
Published 04/06/23
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 ⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠ Tips On Reading Multiple ⁠Books At The Same Time⁠ ⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠ Get Scribd...
Published 03/23/23
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 NetGalley Get Scribd HERE  If you love my content, please consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions?...
Published 03/02/23
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 a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter |...
Published 02/16/23
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 by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Instagram | Twitter |...
Published 02/02/23
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 supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Instagram |...
Published 01/26/23
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 digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]  Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter |...
Published 01/12/23
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 Amyn and Karachi   CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram |...
Published 12/15/22
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 [email protected] Or just DM on social. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Published 12/08/22
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 [email protected] Or just DM on social. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 11/01/22
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 meet societal and cultural expectations within the confines of a difficult marriage. Aiwanose also shares her journey from avid reader to...
Published 09/08/22
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 Karachi   CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | Twitter...
Published 06/23/22
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 Books At A Time Get Scribd HERE  The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi   CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at...
Published 06/09/22
On this episode, which is also the season finale, I review a book while tipsy. It's the first of many so share all your feedback with me. I also shared my current reads with you. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Soju Bombs In Case You Missed It The 2022 Something Bookish Reading Challenge      Get Scribd HERE The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi   CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | Twitter |...
Published 05/26/22
On this week's very special episode, I return to podcasting with a Ask Me Anything series(a first of many to come) I received questions from Instagram and I think I did my best in answering them, also I shared what I've been up to. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Chardonnay (as the 30+ bad bish that I am!) Mentioned In The Episode Favourite Igbo Boy's Booktube Channel Rachel Eyo's Booktube Channel Chiamaka's Podcast Yetunde's Podcast Nervous Conditions - Tsitsi Dangaremgba Kintu -...
Published 05/12/22
As society evolves and people become more aware of and compassionate toward people struggling with mental illness and trauma, trigger warnings have started to pop up everywhere, including on books. In this episode, I chat with Aeesha of @thatothernigeriangirl and Tosin of @Booksxnaps to get to the bottom of trigger warnings, their benefits, and grey areas. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Red Wine Books Mentioned In The Episode Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus Beautiful World, Where...
Published 01/25/22
I used to be the type of person who would never DNF a book and lived by the principle that I should always finish what I started. NEVER AGAIN! Still can’t decide whether it’s time to move on from your current read? This episode will guide you. Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic Books Mentioned In The Episode Unbury Our Dead With Song by Mukoma wa Ngugi The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers Witches...
Published 12/07/21
There's nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a new voice in fiction. Many authors get better with each new book, but there's usually something about debut novels – a certain fearlessness, a burst of energy and ideas – that makes them impossible to forget. These are my absolute fave debuts! Enjoy! Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic In Case You Missed It If you enjoy my content, please consider buying me a digital cup of tea.  The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge      ...
Published 08/05/21