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Whore
By Vuvu Vena I was a whore for a love I never got Open legs Some would believe that my heart is situated Between my thighs I let you lay me on lay-by And on your side of the bed all I heard Were snores and sweet nothings On the floor, dirty drawers and sweaty…
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The Secret || By Rhonda Byrne
Year of Publication: 2006 Genre: Non-fiction, Self Help, Law of Attraction Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This one was a reread for me. The Secret was my first introduction into The Law of Attraction a number of years ago. As time has passed, I’ve learned that it has done wonders to serve as a reminder on how I…
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An Orchestra of Minorities || By Chigozie Obioma
Year of Publication: 2019 Genre: Literary Fiction Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Orchestra of Minorities is Chigozie Obioma’s sophomore offering and like his debut, this was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize. This book was a very different read for me as it was woven with to be a lot of magical realism, philosophy and religion. I…
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Bantu Knots || By Lebo Mazibuko
Year of Publication: 2021 Genre: Contemporary Fiction Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.8 Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by NB Publishers for review purposes. In her debut novel, Lebo Mazibuko holds a mirror up for black South African society to view and assess the impact of their lifestyles and chosen forms of discipline. The story follows late-teenage…
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Another Woman’s Treasure
By Vuvu Vena It’s not that you are perfect But because I taught him how to love It’s not that he’s selfless But it’s because that nigga under your arm Had to break this girl In order to learn how to give Go ahead and act like you’ve won Something finally worth celebrating But don’t…
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An Ordinary Wonder || By Buki Papillon
Year of Publication: 2021 Genre: Fiction, Queer Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by Jonathan Ball Publishers for review purposes. In Buki Papillon’s Debut novel we follow Otolorin, a Nigerian twin born inter-sex and discriminated against by his family due to this. This book, told through the POV of a child jumps…
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January 2022 || I Read 4 Books
All in all, I think the year started on a good note, ultimately my plan for the year is to read at least 5 books a month, but to fall short by 1 book at the very start is actually not a bad start. My thoughts on these are up on my YouTube channel, I’ll…
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Please Subscribe To The YouTube Channel
We’ve introduced a new tradition up on the YouTube Channel, and we’re calling it VVR Veda, for Vuvu Vena Reads Veda. Veda is a YouTube tradition observed every April, it basically means content creators upload a video on to their channel every day of that month. I’ve decided that we will observe tradition every May,…
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I Guess It’s A Fresh Start
I cannot believe Vuvu Vena Reads has been around for 4 years. We’ve done a thing these past few years, and it’s truly been an unforgettable ride, and Oh the people we’ve met! So I suppose, having to start over now, is truly something the stars set up. The alignment is undeniable and the peace…