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It's been a week and a day, but on the 20th of October, 2020, I fought with God. It was not our first fight. Over the course of my life and as with every other kind of relationship I have, we had had fights. I would tell him how mad I was with him and [...]
Title: Memoirs of a Lazy Korfa Author: Tunmise Usikalu Published By: Sophos Books Ltd. Release Date: 2020 Genre: Non-fiction, Genre Format: Paperback Length: 106 pages Synopsis “Though this is only the first day of camp, as at 2:30pm or there about, I am already number 1,246! As if that’s not bad enough, we get matched [...]
I’m super excited about creating this tag because I am passionate about Nigerian literature and love what Nigerian writers bring to the world! Nigerian writers are a real treasure to Nigeria and all over and should be appreciated every moment! I searched on the internet for any Nigerian Writers' Tag I could find but could [...]
Title: The Girl With The Louding Voice Author: Abi Dare Published By: Sceptre, an Imprint of Holder & Stroughton Release Date: 2020 Genre: Coming-of-age, Fiction, Bildungsroman Format: Paperback Length: 312 pages Synopsis Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian Girl who knows what she wants: an education. As the only daughter of a broke father, she is [...]
Title: Tomorrow Died Yesterday Author: Chimeka Garricks Published By: Paperworth Books Limited Release Date: 2010 Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback Length: 292 pages Synopsis It’s 2004 Port Harcourt at the height of the kidnap of oil workers in the Niger Delta, a kidnapping goes awry and four lives are reconnected. Done (aka Doughboy) the career militant [...]
Title: I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying Author: Bassey Ikpi Published By: Harper Perennial Release Date: 2019 Genre: Memoir, Non-fiction Format: Paperback Length: 248 pages Synopsis In this remarkable memoir-in-essays, Basset Ikpi explores her life-as a Nigerian American immigrant, a black woman, a slam poet, a daughter, an artist - through the lens of [...]
Title: The Mechanics of Yenagoa Author: Michael Afenfia Published By: Masobe Books Release Date: June 2020 Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback Length: 303 pages Synopsis Ebinimi, are mechanic of Kalakala street, is a man with a hapless knack for getting in and out of trouble. Some of his troubles are self-inflicted : like his recurring entanglements [...]
Title: Homegoing Author: Yaa Gyasi Published By: Penguin Random House UK Release Date: 2016 Genre: Historical fiction, saga, novel Format: Paperback Length: 300 pages Synopsis Effia and Esi: two sisters with two very different destinies. One sold into slavery; one a slave trader’a wife. The consequences of their fate reverberate through the generations that follow: [...]
I share my experience on how I balance reading with a full time job and booktubing. I also share valuable tips that could help you cultivate a reading habit even with a rigorous 9-5 and how to read more while working a 9-5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgFSo6vFr5Q&t=191s
Last year, I shared my experience preparing and writing the NLS bar finals on my blog. On my Youtube channel, I once again share a little bit of that experience as well as some valuable reading tips for law school students, law undergraduates and individuals interested in pursuing a law career in Nigeria and/or getting [...]
I did a book review on the lovely read, Unfolding Grace by Kikelomo Kuponiyi. I typically do not read a lot of christian fiction because religion generally tends to be very sensitive and each individual has their own unique way of expressing his/her/their religion in the way they understand it best and for writers, this [...]
This happened and I’m really excited! 💃🏽💃🏽 It’s easy to ignore milestones because we’re focusing on the “next best thing”, but I’m super thankful for this one because when I started, I knew it was not the most popular niche on YouTube discussing books or even mainly African and Nigerian literature (there’s only a handful [...]
Okay I'm super excited about this. Can you tell? I had the pleasure and honor of interviewing Bassey Ikpi, the author of the beautiful book, I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying and loved every second of it! I had previously done a book review of the book (which you can watch here) and the [...]
Ahhh....this book was absolutely beautiful! It broke my heart in so many ways. I loved my reading experience while reading this book (as it was deeply infused with music) and loved how each story was beautiful in its on way. Although the collection of short stories is fictional, some of the stories felt very real [...]
Hi guys! SO I've been on a social media/youtube break for a couple of weeks; taking time to just refresh and rest. I am excited to be back bringing you book-ish content! Today, I share the books I bought and received in the months of June and July or as I call it, my JUNLY [...]
Thank you guys so much for subscribing to my youtube channel so far! I really appreciate it! I participated in the mid-year freak out tag! I discussed my reading experience so far; the books I loved and the ones I did not and my expectations for the next half of the year! Watch my mid-year [...]
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 [...]
