I actually don’t remember when last I featured a wrap-up on here, and I call myself a book blogger … I shall accept NO judgement,
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Drum Magazine
We were recently featured in Drum Magazine about The Wife watch party we had over the weekend. Read the article below and look out for
Comparing Showmax’s The Wife to Dudu’s Hlomu Series
Before y’all start with us, we are fully aware that the television series is inspired by the books. Now that that’s out of the way,
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
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