I know, I know, it’s been a hot minute. Ever feel like no matter what you try, life insists on not budging. That’s been me
Sunday Times/CNA Literary Awards 2021 longlist
This past Sunday the Sunday Times announced the 2021 longlist for the Sunday Times/CNA Literary Awards. Some of our faves made the list! On the
The Lazy Makoti joins Jonathan Ball Publishers
Today Jonathan Ball announced that it has The Lazy Makoti has signed with the publisher for her new cookbook. “Trained chef and award winning cookbook
Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist 2021
I lowkey follow these prizes because to a very large extent the authors who make it to the long and shortlist often intrigue me. Today
March/April Bookclub Pick
Our second book of 2021 wasJennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s Kintu, this book has gotten a lot of love in the literature circles, and deservingly so. JENNIFER
Jan/Feb Bookclub Pick
Our first book of the year was David Diop’s At Night All Blood Is Black. And mmmmmaaaaaannnn oh man! What a trip! This one was
Vuvu Vena Reads Bookclub 2021
After careful consideration, and understanding what the Bookclub’s soul intentions (to get more people reading – not necessarily a lot of books, but cultivating their
5 Ways to increase your reading | Practical tips for book lovers
I’ve been asked, more than once, how I make time to read. The long and short of it is that we often make room for
2.5 No Be From Hia with Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu Banda
I recently sat down with Zambian Author Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu Banda to chat about her debut No Be From Hia which explores such important themes ranging
2.4 The Fishermen with Chigozie Obioma
This episode was a live that aired first on my YouTube (BookTube) channel. Chigozie Obioma was gracious enough to accept an invitation to chat about