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Ten Nigerian literature I wish I could read again for the first time
Nigerian literature has a lot to offer and it took me a while to realize that. I was immersed in Western books for a long time but after...
akinolamarian
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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The death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
I know she's considered a best-selling author but this might just be the first and last Akaweke book I'll read The first time I heard of...
akinolamarian
Mar 4, 20232 min read
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His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie Review
Can we un-normalize men having multiple partners? or better still, normalize the idea for women too. There are many issues of social...
akinolamarian
Mar 4, 20232 min read
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My 2022 5-Star Reads
Literary-wise, 2022 was an adventure. I can remember moments when one of the things that kept me motivated was reading and looking...
akinolamarian
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I can't emphasize this enough, Taylor Jenkins Reid is in a league of her own as an author. It's shocking that I've never come across her...
akinolamarian
Nov 12, 20222 min read
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Reading fiction: Worthwhile or a waste of time?
For many people, reading fiction seems like mere escapism. They see reading stories as a waste of valuable time in imaginations that do...
akinolamarian
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Book Review
Spoiler alert, I have nothing critical to say about this book. Evelyn Hugo has to be one of the most iconic characters I've ever read. ...
akinolamarian
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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I found myself laughing in between tears: Second-Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
One of the African writers that shaped my childhood was Buchi Emecheta (of blessed memory). Her Joys of Motherhood was the first African...
akinolamarian
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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Book Review: Wahala by Nikki May
As a typical Nigerian girl, I expected more drama from Wahala by Nikki May than I got. The novel presents a decent amount, but when I...
akinolamarian
Aug 17, 20223 min read
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Book Review: Turtles all the way down by John Green
Is it possible to love something so much yet, dislike it with the same intensity? That's exactly how I feel about Turtles all the way...
akinolamarian
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Book Review: We need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo
This is the first book I'm reading from a Zimbabwean writer and I have to say, I'm impressed. The last time I was this impressed by an...
akinolamarian
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Beach Read by Emily Henry Review
I got the recommendation to read Beach Read by Emily Henry on Booktok. Honestly, I still don't know why I fell for another Booktok rave...
akinolamarian
Jul 30, 20223 min read
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