Something Bookish
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.
Episodes
Ep 122: August Wrap-up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading in August, discussing the 20 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter
Ep 121: June & July Wrap-Up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in June and July, discussing the 39 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twit
Ep 120: May Wrap-up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in May, discussing the 20 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter
Ep 119: April Wrap-up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in April, discussing the 21 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter
Ep 118: March Wrap-up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in March, discussing the 17 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter |
Ep 117: February Wrap-up (season finale)
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in February, discussing the 31 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter |
Ep 116: January Wrap-up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in January, discussing the 25 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | N
Ep 115: Engaging and Sustaining A Bookish Community ft. Sade
In this episode, I chat with the phenomenal Sade of @sbc_bookclub, and she shares her experiences as a book club founder and her passion for fostering a reading community. She also shares her five book recommendations, emphasizing the importance the need for stories that humanize marginalized communities.Overall, this episode celebrates the joy of reading while encouraging listeners to engage wit
Ep 114: 2026 Bookish INs & OUTs
In this episode, I’m sharing my bookish ins & outs of 2026. What I’m leaving behind and what I’m doing in 2026 to make it the best reading year yet.If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twi
Ep 113: December Wrap-Up
It's the final wrap-up of 2025!In this episode, I share my thoughts on the 16 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter |
Ep 112: November Wrap-up + Lipglossmaffia Guide To Sustaining A Community
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in November, discussing the 13 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. I also shared tips on how to sustaining a thriving community.If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instag
Ep 111: October Wrap-up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in October, discussing the 19 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | N
Ep 110: September Wrap-Up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in September, discussing the 22books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newslet
Ep 109: Navigating Critique and Reader Sensitivity ft. Kiki
In this episode, I chat with the phenomenal Kiki of @ifthisisparadise, and we explore the challenges of critiquing literature, and the complexities of diasporic narratives. The conversation also highlights personal book recommendations and the importance of navigating the literary landscape with a critical eye. Overall, this episode celebrates the joy of reading while encouraging listeners to enga
Ep 108: August Wrap-up(season finale)
In this episode, I share thoughts on the books I read in August, including standout titles and those I DNF'd. I also reflect on the concept of community and the phrase 'inconvenience is the cost of community,' sharing personal anecdotes, including running a virtual sex club. The episode is filled with humour, insights on reading, and recommendations for fellow book lovers.In Case You M
Ep 107: July Wrap-Up
In this episode, I share a wrap-up of my reading month in July, discussing the 26 books I read, including highlights and lowlights. If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter
Ep 106: That's so random! (MUSINGS)
I highly recommend listening to this at 1.25 or 1.5 speed.In this episode, I dive into a musings mood filled with personal reflections and discussions on various topics including the challenges of running a website, the nuances of trauma in African literature, and the pressures of social media content creation. With a refreshing tea concoction in hand, I share thoughts on creativity, the importanc
Ep 105: June Wrap-Up + Storytime
June 2025 was a really good month, and I shared my thoughts on the 22 books I read in on this episode.Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Ques
Ep 104: May Wrap-Up
In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in May 2025 which was a total of 19.Drink Of The Pod: Slutty G & TEnjoy!Chapters00:00 Welcome to Something Bookish Podcast01:01 Housekeeping and Announcements08:19 TMI Segment: Cheating and Bisexuality11:09 Book Reviews: May Reading Wrap-UpIn Case You Missed It 1. BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
Ep 103: On Creating Bookish Spaces And Community ft. Wendy
In this episode, I chat with Wendy, a passionate bibliophile and bookseller from Nairobi. We explore Wendy's journey into the world of books, the establishment of her bookstore Soma Nami, and the contrasting literary cultures of Nairobi and Lagos. The conversation delves into book recommendations, the importance of reading diverse authors, and the challenges of navigating the literary scene. W
Ep 102: April Wrap Up
In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in April 2025 and I'm shocked at how many books I was able to get through. Drink Of The Pod: The TeaEnjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting
Ep 101: February & March Wrap-Up
In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in February and March 2025 and because these were stressful months for me, I got through A LOT of books. This one is a bit chaotic (at least more than others)Drink Of The Pod: Shots of Whiskey & SojuEnjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley 3. The 2025 Some
Ep 100: Reading As An Escape ft Mama Lipglossmaffia
It’s the 100th episode! It’s also the season 12 premiere. I had a lovely book chat with my mother and her life as a reader before I was in the picture, she then shared 3 books that she loves and would recommend. Also, I answered questions from members of the audience. I want to do more live shows!Drink Of The Pod: The Tea (my special blend)Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. An Easy Gui
Housekeeping #01
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Ep 99: These Letters End In Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere | Book Chat (Season 11 Finale)
In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, These Letters End In Tears, Musih Tedji Xaviere. Set in a country where being gay is punishable by law, These Letters End in Tears is the heart-wrenching forbidden love story of a Christian girl with a rebellious heart and a Muslim girl leading a double life.Enjoy!In Case You Missed It 1. BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat
Ep 98: January Wrap-Up + Sharjah Festival of African Literature Reflections
In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in January 2025. All 18 of them! I also reflect on my experience as a guest moderator at the first ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature, held in the UAE
Drink Of The Pod: Rum & Coke
Enjoy!
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The Litty Review: Chain Gang All-Stars
Books, Publishing, And The Reader's Perspective ft Niki
The 2025 Something B
Ep 97: Books, Publishing, And The Reader's Perspective ft Niki
In this episode, I chat with Niki AKA @blackgirlrumble and what an enlightening chat this is. If you have aspirations to work in publishing, this episode is a must-listen or if you're interested in finding out the BTS of what goes on in the business of books. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her.
Drink Of The Pod: Port
Enjoy!
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Ep 96: December Wrap-Up + 2024 Reflections
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: Port
Enjoy!
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Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com
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Ep 95: The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge Guide
The Something Bookish Reading Challenge is like a passport for your bookshelf—24 exciting prompts designed to catapult you out of your reading comfort zone and whisk you around the globe, one page at a time. On this episode, I talk you through each prompt.
Drink Of The Pod: Gin&Tonic
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
1. Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump
2. Tips For Reading M
Ep 94: November Wrap Up + Ake Festival '24 Reflections
In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in November 2024. All 18 of them! I also share some musings about Ake festival 2024, it got a little emotional.
Drink Of The Pod: Gin&Tonic
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
1. Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump
2. Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
Ep 93: October Wrap-Up
In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in October 2024.
Drink Of The Pod: G & T with two shots of vodka
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
1. Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump
2. Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
CONTACT
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Ep 92: Kiss The Rain by NIRA (Book Chat)
In this episode, I chat with four members of Nigerian Indie Romance Authors(NIRA) about their anthology, Kiss The Rain. It's a collection of romantic and happy contemporary stories featuring, Adesuwa O'Man Nwokedi, Amaka Azie, Emem Bassey, Feyi Aina, Glory Abah Mogbo, Maranatha Abutu, Mobolaji Olanrewaju, Mosunmola K. Rose, Nky Omeka, O.J. Ebubeoha, Precious Osikha, Rosemary Okafor, Sally Kenneth
Ep 91: On Being A Mood Reader And Reading Slumps
In this episode, I share my tried and tested tricks to avoiding reading slumps as a mood reader. Also, a lot of folks call themselves mood readers but do you really know what it means?
Drink Of The Pod: Dry red wine + Cola
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
1. Top Tips To Get Out Of A Reading Slump
2. Tips For Reading Multiple Books At A Time
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
Ep 90: The Art Of Audiobooking ft. Sheri (Season 10 finale)
In this episode, I chat with Sheri AKA @afictionalinterlude. A consultant, Reader, Hot Mum, and Hotter Wife, about the joys of audiobooks and her infamous #SmutWalk. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her.
Enjoy!
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Ep 89: September Wrap-Up
In this episode, @lipglossmaffia talks about all the books she read in September 2024. All 26 of them!
Drink Of The Pod: Rose
Enjoy!
In Case You Missed It
1. The Marriage Class By Adesuwa O'Man Nwokedi (Book Chat)
2. BROKEN by Fatima Bala: Book Chat
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
CONTACT
Questions? Commen
Ep 88: Culture Curation And Reading Slumps ft. Racheal
In this episode, I chat with Racheal Kizza AKA @rachealkay29, a Cultural Practitioner, Literary Enthusiast, and Bookish Podcaster based in Kampala, Uganda. 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
Spotlighting Women In Translation Month
An Easy Guide To NetGalley
Broken by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)
Ep 87: August Wrap-Up
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. BROKEN by Fatima Bala: Book Chat
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
CONTACT
Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com
Ep 86: Spotlighting Women In Translation Month
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. #WomenInTranslation
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1. Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights
2. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
Ep 85: Broken, Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)
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
1. The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Time
Ep 84: July Wrap-Up
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 Diary
If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a d
Ep 83: June Wrap-up
June was one for the books, pun intended.
Enjoy!
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1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
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Ep 82: Spotlighting Queer Fiction
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!
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1. Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights
2. Join the Something Bookis
Ep 81: May Wrap Up (Season 9 Finale)
May was a beautiful month!
This episode includes mini-reviews of all the books I read in the month of May 2024.
Enjoy!
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Ep 80: My KABAFEST 2024 Audio Diary
The Kaduna Arts And Book Festival is the biggest literary festival in Northern Nigeria. This episode is an audio diary detailing my experience.
Enjoy!
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My Book Chat: When We Were Fireflies
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My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
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Ep 79: April Wrap Up
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 Diary
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Ep 78: Travelling Through Books ft. Nokukhanya
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!
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A Guide To The #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge An Easy Guide To NetG
Ep 77: March Wrap-up
This episode includes mini reviews of all the books I read in the month of March 2024.
Enjoy!
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1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
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Ep 76: The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Aghahowa (Book Chat)
In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter.
Enjoy!
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1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
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Ep 75: February Wrap-Up
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!
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1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
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Ep 74: Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon by Wole Talabi (Book Chat)
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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Ep 73: January Wrap-up
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!
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2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
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Ep 72: Much Ado About YA Novels (season finale)
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 Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 71: Readers Gonna Read Ft. Anita
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 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge
An Easy Guide To
Ep 70: December 2023 Wrap-Up / 2023 In Review
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 Palmwine
Enjoy!
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Ep 69: Steamy Romance Novels To Heat Up Your Days And Nights
This is the episode I've promised to make since I started this podcast
Drink of the episode: Ume Fruit Liqueur
Enjoy!
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An Easy Guide To NetGalley
Get Scribd HERE
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Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.co
Ep 68: A Guide To The 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge
I take you prompt by prompt through the 2024 Something Bookish Reading Challenge.
Drink of the episode: Zobo + Gin
Enjoy!
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1. Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. Get Scribd HERE
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Ep 67: November Wrap Up
In this episode, I share my candid thoughts about the books I read in November 2023.
Drink of the episode: Hot Toddy
Enjoy!
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Ep 66: My Ake Festival 2023 Diary
This is an audio diary of my experience at Ake Festival 2023.
Ep 65: No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben (Book Chat)
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!
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Ep 64: October Wrap-Up
I have a deep appreciation for the books I read this October. Can you tell?
Drink of the episode: Gin Bombs
Enjoy!
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Ep 63: Women in Crime (Season Finale)
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!
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Ep 62: September Wrap-up
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2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
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Ep 61: A Bookstagram Refresher Course + Something Bookish Photo Challenge Guide
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 account to the next level. I also share tips on how
Ep 60: August Wrap-Up
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2. An Easy Guide To NetGalley
3. Get Scribd HERE
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Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com
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Ep 59: The Highs & Lows of Bookish Content ft Faridah
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!
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Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
An Easy Guide To NetGalley
Get Scribd HERE
If you lo
Ep 58: July Wrap-Up
In this episode, I share thoughts and ratings of books I read in the month of July.
Enjoy!
Drink Of The Pod | Bailey's
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Tips On Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time
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Ep 57: How To Choose Your Next Read
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
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Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge
Tips On Reading Multiple Book
Ep 56: The Three Of Us With Ore Agbaje-Williams (Book Chat)
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
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Tips On Read
Ep 55: June Wrap-Up
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 Scri
Ep 54: Book Influencing, Tagging Authors & Book Reviews (Finale)
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
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Ep 53: May Wrap-Up
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 c
Ep 52: The Marriage Class With Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi (Book Chat)
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
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Ep 51: April Wrap-Up
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
Ep 50: 3 Lessons Learned From Starting a Podcast + Ask Me Anything #2
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
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.
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Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic
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Ep 48: When Contemporary Fiction Feels Like Home ft. Nenye
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.
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Drink Of The Pod | Sprite & Rum
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Ep 47: February Wrap Up + Essential Reading Tools
In this episode, I talk about the books I completed in February, the books I DNFed, and tools to make affordable reading more accessible.
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Drink Of The Pod | Rum
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Ep 46: What Makes a Romance Novel a Romance Novel? (Season Premiere)
In this episode, I do a deep dive into what makes a novel qualify as a romance.
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Drink Of The Pod | "Calm Down, Kavata"
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Ep 45: January 2023 Wrap-Up + (Season Finale)
In this episode, I talk about the books I read in January 2023
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Drink Of The Pod | Beer and liquor you should never put inside you!
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Ep 44: The Beauty Of Book Clubs ft. Bukola
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.
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