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Welcome to your weekly dose of reflections, recommendations, and gentle chaos!

This week, we're diving deep into the literary, convalent and musical moments that shaped my past days. I'll be reviewing the book I’m currently deep into a short stories collection by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and sharing a highly recommended read: Ocean Vuong's new book (a must-read for fans of breathtakingly beautiful writing).

We'll also chat through the little things that made the week memorable: the joy of resting, the fun ev...

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Join us for a special episode as we sit down with the incredibly talented Chiamaka Okike, a Nigerian author, essayist, and literary event planner. We dive deep into her work, exploring the themes and inspiration behind her compelling writing, including her book, Seeri, which we absolutely loved.

In this insightful conversation, Chiamaka shares her unique journey as a writer whose work has been published both in print and digitally. We'll discuss her process, the challenges and triumphs of her craft, and how she navigates the literary world...

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Join me as I share my weekly dose of reflections, recommendations, and real talk,  as I navigate through life’s small joys, delicious disasters, and unexpected moments—all with a book in hand.
In each episode of this new series, I’ll share what I’m reading, the foods I’m loving (or regretting), new hobbies I’m trying out, and all the bookish news you need to know. Think of it as a personal diary, but instead of locked pages, it's a cozy corner where we swap stories, discuss great books, and celebrate...

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Where does a country's memory go when its monuments are gone? In this series, I am unearthing the hidden stories of Kenya's anti-colonial struggle, stories that have been either suppressed or told from an imperialist point of view. Join me as we uncover the forgotten heroes and pivotal places that shaped our nation's history. From the Desai Memorial Hall & Library—the first library to serve all races equally—to the courageous journalists and activists who fought for justice, we’ll explore the narratives that time tried to erase. This is more than history; it's a...

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My June reading wrap-up is finally here! Join me as I dive into all the books I finished last month. I'll be sharing my honest thoughts on each one and letting you know if they're worth adding to your TBR (To Be Read) pile.

In this episode, I'll be discussing:

The Bandit Queens by Parini ShroffAgainst The Loveless World by Susan AbulhawaFinding Me by Viola DavisThe House Of The Spirits by Isabel Allende

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Welcome, Bookworms! ☀️ Is your reading changing with the seasons? Mine certainly is! In this episode, I'm getting super honest about my current reading vibe, which means embracing total spontaneity and ditching the rigid TBR lists for summer!

Join me for a relaxed chat where we'll dive into:

My Current Reading Stack: What books are literally surrounding me right now? Get a peek at my immediate literary cravings.Recent Loves & Honest Reviews: I'm sharing the absolute gems that have stolen my heart lately, plus a few that just...

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 Book Dads: Good, Bad, and Everything In Between

In today's episode, I am taking a fascinating dive into the multifaceted world of fatherhood as depicted across the literary landscape. From the classic novels that shaped our understanding of paternal figures to the raw, honest memoirs of modern dads, we'll explore how writers capture the complexities, joys, and challenges of being a father.

Whether you're a long-time reader, a dad yourself, or simply curious about human relationships and societal roles, this conversation offers a unique lens through which t...

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This week in the guest chair we have Chitra Nagarajan, an author, adviser, facilitator, climate activist and researcher focusing on conflict, building peace, and defending human rights.

In this episode she shares about: 

*Her newest book THE WORLD WAS IN OUR HANDS which is coming out on the 22nd of April, 2025. A moving, often provocative, and ultimately vital collection of first hand accounts of people living through the Boko Haram conflict.

*Other themes like patriachy, the economy, climate change, corruption & the need to paint a much broader p...

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On this episode, Florence finally shares her Reading Wrap up for February (the month of love). 

Books Mentioned:
CHANGES by Ama Ata Aidoo

AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY by Dipo Faloyin

THE MARRIAGE CLASS by Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi

A MOUTH FULL OF SALT by Reem Gaafar

VIOLETA by Isabel Allende

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On this Episode, I get to talk to Evelyne Waithira Müller, a Psychologist, Trainer; Coach & now a published author of the debut book 'Frau Müller, Di Migrantin: Wie Deutschland Und Ich Auseinander Gewöhnt Haben'

Books Mentioned;
ALLEIN by Daniel Schreiber
AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
THE GOOD IMMIGRANT

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On this episode, Lilly & Florence talk about their year in books, the books they loved & the ones that fell flat.

Books Mentioned:
THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak
SO LONG A LETTER by Mariama Bä
THE MOST SECRET MEMORY OF MEN by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr
ISSA by Mirrianne Mahn
THE JOYS OF MOTHERHOOD by Buchi Emecheta
HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY by Safia Elhillo
EDGE OF HERE by Kelechi Okafor
THINGS WE DO NOT TELL THE PEOPLE WE LOVE by Huma Q...

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On this Episode, I get to talk to Ifeoma Onyefulu, a renowned Nigerian children's author, novelist & photographer who is best known for her picture books which feature her photographs of village life in Africa.

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We got the opportunity to sit down with Mirrianne Mahn, a black woman, Feminist, acclaimed author of the debut novel 'Issa', a political activist, politician, Thespian & truly an amazing storyteller for an (in our opinion) interesting interview.

 

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Issa

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This week, we are joined by Jacqueline, a fellow booklover & podcaster who is based in the UK & runs 'BOOK & LOUNGE', an Afro-Caribbean Book Club that celebrates & showcases diverse emerging & established talent.

 
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This week, we are joined by Dr. Yuvviki Dioh, a diversity agent who works on anti-racist, queer-feminist as well as power- and socio-critical topics, also in activist-collective and public contexts to help shape the diversity-oriented organisational development of the Schauspielhaus Zürich in a sustainable way.

 Literature Recommendations!

https://www.schauspielhaus.ch/en/24453/glossar  both in English and German!

 
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Hey friends. As we prepare to say goodbye to Summer, we talk about our summer reads of 2024, books that we took with us on Holiday & how much they renewed us.


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A very interesting interview that Florence had with Hadija, a fellow Kenyan based in the US who is an avid reader of African Literature, an activist for the FREE CONGO movement & a fellow podcaster.

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The Future of Congo & Focus Congo: Education for all
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Hey friends. We are back with a short recap of our first ever Podcast event that we had on the 6th of July 2024. We are so grateful to everyone who made this possible, our amazing author, the venue & of course all of our listeners who showed up for the event. The conversations, bookswap, drum session was simply amazing.

Author Cyndi https://www.cyndihounouvi.com
Venue: https://www.instagram.com/dee_by_afroschick/?locale=de&hl=am-et


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In this Podcast Episode, I share my thoughts on the  Reese Book Club Pick! There were definitely some Reese Witherspoon book club books that I liked more than others, and I’m so excited to chat with you about them and answer the question “Are Reese Witherspoon book club books worth the hype?”. 

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•Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 
•Tiny Beautiful Things by Cherly Stray
•Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gayle Honeyman
•Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo
•Untamed by Glennon Doyle
•Little Fires Everywhere by Ce...

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Florence sits down with Sue Nyathi, an award winning and acclaimed author of 'The Golddiggers' (2018) and other captivating works. Sue shares her journey as a storyteller & what inspires her as a writer.

More about Sue:
Sukoluhle “Sue” Nyathi was born, bred and educated in Bulawayo, and now resides in South Africa. She describes herself as an investment analyst by profession and a writer by passion. She has a career spanning over 15 years in the financial services sector which fate retired her from in 2018 so she could pursue writing full time. This...

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Hey Booklovers! Florence is back with a solo episode sharing all about what she has been up to & taking a look back at how the first half of the year has been.

Tickets to our first live book event are available on Eventbrite

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We talk about the books that we read in May & our thoughts on them.

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On this episode we recap our recent travels, Lilly was in Rwanda while Florence was in Senegal. We talk about our trips & also the books that inspired us during these trips.

Books Mentioned 
•So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ 
•The Girl who smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya

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On my recent trip to Dakar Senegal, I had the opportunity to visit 'Chez Alpha Books', an independent bookstore & had a conversation with Angela Franklin, the owner.


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'The Third Life of Grange Coperland' by Alice Walker
'Zenzele: A letter for my daughter' by J. Nozipo Maraire
'So Long a Letter' by Mariama Bâ 
'Segu' by Maryse Condé

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My bookish & internet friend 'Bukola' & I are  celebrating milestone birthdays this month & in honor of that, we decided to record a podcast  episode together where we got to find out more about Bukola's love for books.

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My co-host Lilly & I talk about 'Before I Let Go', a book by Kennedy Ryan that we both loved & which brought up so many great themes.

Discussion topics include: Marriage & Divorce, PChild loss, Mental health, Friendships & many more.

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TRIGGER WARNING. This book & episode deals with death, rape & the violence that was perpertrated during the Post Election Violence that took place in Kenya after the 2007 General Elections. I am joined today by my  co-host, Lilly as we talk about this book that has evocked a deep sense of patriotism in us as Kenyans.

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Books mentioned; 'All About Love' by Audre Lorde
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I am joined today by my new co-host, Lilly. In this episode we get to know more about each other and also about how we discovered our love for books.

Discussion topics include: Our love for reading, what we love reading, how we met...

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Podcasts mentioned; Brown Ambition Podcast, If Books Could Kill, Black Girl Therapy, Its Related I Promise.
Some Podcasts in German that we love; My PoC Bookshelf, Afrikanah 
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Duration: 00:37:22

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This is my first Book haul of 2024 and am looking forward to reading all these amazing books.

Discussion topics include: Library borrows, Physical Books that I have bought and Current Reads.

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Goodbye 2023 and Hallo 2024. I am back like I never left with my first podcast episode of the New Year. Happy New Year!

Discussion topics include: A long overdue life update, Books that I read in 2023, Reading plans for 2024, Introducing my Booktube channel.

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Booktube Channel: FLOJO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4MG4mj7W4JW_qqHEZASQQ

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Duration: 00:23:57

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Finally, a new episode where I talk about one of my past reads, 'the Secret Lives Of Baba Semi's Wives' by Lola Shoneyin.

Discussion topics include: Patriarchy, polygamy, white supremacy & societal expectations on women when it comes to child bearing.

Next Read: Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith

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2.  Alle Farben meines Lebens (A Thousand Different Ways)

8. DEC· ONE MORE BOOK

On this episode, I talk about my latest read, 'A Thousand Different Ways' by Cecelia Ahern.

Discussion topics include: Conquering generational trauma, women & their mental health, societal expectations on women, dealing with changing family dynamics & loss.

Next Read: Rest is Resistance (again)

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On this first episode, I talk about my latest read, The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Discussion topics include: Pretty privilege, gender roles, gender based violence, the LGBTQ+ community & who I think should play the role of Evelyn Hugo on the big screen.

Next Read: Rest is Resistance

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Here is an introduction to my new Podcast!

My name is Florence Oriwo and am a certified book & wine lover. But in this Podcast, we are going to focus only on Books.

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