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Title: The Farm and Other Stories Author: Adesuwa Iluobe Published By: First published by the author under a pseudonym, Satayaa Release Date: 2017 Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback Length: 174 pages Synopsis In a rustic part of Nigeria, an unusual farm records uncommon success and productivity in its operations. Separated from her loved ones, Moremi is [...]
I think I have the some of the weirdest reading habits known to humanity. *laughing at myself and crying happily in satisfaction* I jumped on The Reading Habits Tag on Booktube and tagged myself in it since I was not tagged by anyone. I however made sure I tagged quite a number of my booktube [...]
April and May were good reading months for me (well, if we take the two months together). I read 3 books in April (because I was ill for half of the month and it was tough mentally and physically) and 7 books in May! So I shared the books I read in the months of [...]
There has been so much going on in the world in. the past couple of weeks; BLM protests all over the world and rising cases of sexual violence and rape against Nigerian women. In a span of 5 days, our social media alerted us to about 4 disheartening cases of rape across Nigeria. Rape is [...]
One of my favourite reading genres is Self-help. Over the years, reading self-help books has helped me in my personal development and self-improvement. The particular self-help books I read are practicable and realistic to my needs and they have not disappointed so far. i have gained so much wisdom learning how to deal with circumstances, [...]
I get asked alot how i am able to read alot with my 9-5 and what my reading routine is like. On my Youtube Channel, I share my reading routine (TBRs, recommendations, balancing with my 9-5, what works for me and what does not). I also share how to get out of reading slumps and [...]
SO I'm super excited because I got tagged in my first booktube tag! Whoop Whoop! I joined booktube about 3 months ago and its been so amazing belonging to a nice community of people that love books as much as I do! I've learned so much about books and new titles that I would most [...]
I CRIED AFTER READING THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK! 😫😭🥰♥️🤧 I filmed my reaction to the end of this book and inserted it in this book review. Disclaimer: I look like a fish crying, because of a book. 😂😂😭 Of Women and Frogs by Bisi Adjapon is just too beautiful. A must read. AND GUESS WHAT? The [...]
I happily present to you..... *drumroll* My Self-Isolation/Lockdown/April TBRs! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 It's day 6 of Lockdown in Nigeria and I plan to read quite a number of books to pass the days and lockdown. A new video is up on my YouTube Channel, BooksWithRachelEyo! 💃🏽💃🏽 I share the books I plan to read in the month [...]
Title: The Mastery of Love Author: Don Miguel Ruiz Published By: Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc. Release Date: 1999 Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-help Format: Paperback Length: 205 pages Synopsis In The Mastery of Love, Don Miguel Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships. Using insightful stories [...]
March was a pretty productive month for me book-reading wise! I was able to hit my monthly goal of books I want to read. I have a goal to read at least 50 books this year and i was able to read about 7 books in March! Yay me! Watch my YouTube channel, and see [...]
Gosh.🤯 Where do I start from on this timeless piece of magic I’m holding in my hands?? This is one of the best books I’ve ever read and I know I always say it but mahnnnn!!! 😭🥺🥴 #SefiAtta is a genius! This book is a must read for every book lover. I just had to [...]
So, I did a tour of my bookshelf and the books I have on it! I have quite a number of books I have not read, because I clearly suffer from “Tsundoku” and cannot stop buying books (I buy books faster than I can read them 😭🥺) Maybe this lockdown and self-isolation will help me [...]
Title: On Ajayi Crowther Street by Elnathan John and illustrated by Alaba Onajin If you are looking for a lighthearted, funny comic-strip book read, then this book is for you! I loved this book because I literally finished it in one sitting and it made me laugh. It is comedic in nature but filled with [...]
Title: Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Arrgghhhhh!! Loved this sequel to Children of Blood and Bone! Can't believe we have to wait till 2021 to read the third installment! Eagerly awaiting it though. Watch my review of this lovely book on my YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/ehuKjP0kPow Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube [...]
If you're currently in a slump and feeling a little less than motivated to work towards the goals you have set for the year, chances are, you need a little booster to get you back on track. You may be feeling a little less than motivated to go to work, finish a book, tap into [...]
Title: The Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr Hands down, one of the best books I have ever read in my life!! Don Miguel Ruiz Jr did a great job on this one. I learned so much about domestication and attachments, unconditional love for yourself and others, comparison and competition, goal setting and [...]
16--02-2020 I drove by Third Mainland Bridge today. The water looked inviting. I parked my car a couple of times along the stretch. But I was too scared to walk close to the edge of the bridge. I've been thinking a lot about life. My purpose? Why I'm on earth? It doesn't make any sense. [...]
As a recovering control freak, one of the hardest things I have learned and am still learning is occasionally stepping out of my comfort zone and taking big little steps in the pursuit of my goals. Admittedly, stepping out of your comfort zone may be difficult to do; in that it is the space in [...]
Hey You, Yes, You reading this. Right now. It's the beginning of the second month of a new decade. I can only imagine what may be going through your head. You may or may not have had a great first month but as you step into a new month, I want you to remember that [...]
24-01-20 I have torn at my hair a little more than I should in the past hour, desperately attempting to pluck each thought from my head. My braids are in a bundled mess. I winced in pain when my hand successfully yanked out a loose braid, ripping out a chunk of my hair along with [...]
You may have penned down your goals/resolutions/action points/ideas...whatever you're calling it this year, for 2020; some of which may include plans to eat healthier, exercise more, sleep better or just achieve and maintain optimal physical health generally. However, it is important to ensure that you are intentional about your mental health this year. You may [...]
As the first couple of weeks of the new decade draws to an end, quite a number of us may already be over the "Happy New Year" "New Year, New Me", "Vision 2020" vibe, that is, if we were even hyped about it in the first place. You may or may not have penned down [...]
10-01-20 I have two knives on my bed. Crazy. One to carefully and precisely carve out the deep-seated, soul-shattering pain I feel in my heaving chest; and the other, well, for emotional support while I slowly carve. Mad. In the past hour, I have caressed my left palm with the tip of each of the [...]
Happy New Year Lovely People!! Congratulations on making it to the year 2020 and thank you for sticking with me and my blog posts in 2019! I am super grateful for your comments, posts, shares, encouraging words and kind feedback. Welcome to a fresh start and a new decade bursting with opportunities for the taking. [...]
“Our Dreams become Reality, when we first, give ourselves permission to Dream, wildly and without limits. Then we turn those dreams into Goals, which is the bridge between the world, imagination and the reality we create for ourselves.”Nara Lee Who else is bubbling with excitement at the thought of 2019 coming to an end? This [...]
Going through social media the past couple of weeks and seeing what a tough time 2019 has been for a lot of us was actually surprising. I had sat in my little hole thinking it was just me who had had a crazy year, only for thousands of people to open up about how rough [...]
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Easier said than done right? Tell me about it. October 2019. You may not be feeling those ground-breaking, self-achieving goals you set towards the end of 2018 or at the beginning of 2019. In [...]
On a scale of 1-10, how open are you? The first number that came to your mind before you started over thinking the answer is your honest answer. No, not this one you're now thinking of and trying to rationalize. When was the last time you genuinely opened up to someone about your feelings, emotions [...]
Title: Born on A Tuesday Author: Elnathan John Published By: Cassava Republic Press Release Date: 2015 Genre: Bildungsroman Format: Paperback Length: 261 pages Synopsis Dantala lives in Abatan Latin and studies in a Sufi Quranic school, far away from home. By chance he meets gang leader Banda, a nominal Muslim. Dantala is thrust into a [...]
Procrastinate/prə(ʊ)ˈkrastɪneɪt/(verb)delay or postpone action; put off doing something."the temptation will be to procrastinate until the power struggle plays itself out"synonyms:delay, put off doing something, postpone action, defer action, be dilatory, use delaying tactics, stall, temporize. It is no secret that procrastination is a huge enemy of the achievement of goals and dreams. I would know, I almost procrastinated writing and publishing this [...]
The importance of taking occasional mental breaks cannot be over emphasized. Mental breaks are great for your mental health in general because they give you a much-needed boost in creativity and productivity. They serve to rejuvenate and refresh your mind so you are not simply existing on auto-pilot mode on a day-to-day basis, barely makin' [...]
Writing has always been a great purge for me. As far back as I can remember, I have always loved expressing my thoughts in words, to the best of my ability, I must add...because sometimes, my crazy imagination cannot be put into simple words. LOL. So writing has always come easy to me and with [...]
Title: The Four Agreements Author: Don Miguel Ruiz Published By: Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc. Release Date: 1997 Genre: Self-help Format: Paperback Length:129 pages Synopsis In The Four Agreements, the author reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements order a powerful [...]
Title: The Old Man and The Sea Author: Ernest Hemingway Published By: Jonathan Cape/Arrow Books Release Date: 1952 and later 2004 Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback Length:99 pages Synopsis Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the story of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. [...]
“Without commitment, you’ll never start. Without consistency, you’ll never finish.” One of the major lessons I am currently learning is the important role consistency plays in the achievement of goals. Consistency in daily living cannot be overemphasised as it is almost always related to success. The latter cannot exist without the former. Want to become [...]
