Books and Being Podcast

Books and Being Podcast

By Yetunde OnafuyeArtsBooks
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Books and Being Podcast episodes

  • 55. Itā€™s good to be back!

    After a long hiatus, the podcast is back with a new episode! While this one is short, Yetunde shares what to expect in the upcoming episode.


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    6 min
  • 54. Would you rather...

    In this episode, Yetunde responds to 'Would You Rather (Philosophical Edition)' questions. This episode is inspired by a similar one done by Emma Chamberlain of Anything Goes Podcast. Enjoy!

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    19 min
  • 53. Life, love, and Baldwin.

    Books and Being Podcast returns with its 53rd episode. In this one, Yetunde discusses life since the podcast break; shares her current reads; and does a book reading of the The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin.


    Books mentioned:

    The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange

    Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

    The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

    21 min
  • 52. Daily routine and favourite things to wear

    Hi besties! In this episode, Yetunde talks about her new daily routine and favourite fashion items. Enjoy!

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    27 min
  • 51. New year reading list

    Hey besties, in this episode I discuss some of the books on my reading this for the first few months of the year. I also talk about some of the book-related tea in the book community. Let's have fun!

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • Ithaca by Claire North
    • Maame by Jessica George
    • Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
    • Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan
    • A Spell Of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo
    • Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
    • Babel by R.F. Kuang
    • The First Woman by Jenifer Makumbi
    • Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn
    • Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
    • Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
    • Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga
    • Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu


      • 38 min
    • 50. Sometimes, I am a quitter.

      Hi besties! The podcast is back with episode 50. In this episode, I discuss my resolve to quit. I also give a brief introduction of the podcast and myself for the sake of new listeners. Enjoy!

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      26 min
    • 49. Book clubs

      In this episode, I talk about book clubs: why/when you should join one; my experience in two book clubs; how to get the best out of a book club; questions to ask before joining one; book club rules vs. your reading experience; and signs that you need to leave that book club. All these thoughts are from personal experiences. Enjoy!

      Book mentioned in this episode

      • At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop
        • 16 min
      • 48. Anything goes #2

        In this episode, anything goes! Yetunde talks about the inspiration behind the latest episode, messed up plans, meeting other Nigerian podcast hosts, her latest music inspiration and recommendations, self-discovery musings on how she feels kinda 'obsessive' about her academic writings and the time she had a panic attack, her latest volunteering endeavor, and the need for the best of vibes from now until the end of the year. This episode is chill, vulnerable, and packed. Enjoy, besties!

        24 min
      • 47. Book ratings

        Hi besties, in this episode I talk about how I rate the books I read. Listen to find out the meaning of my 1 to 5-star book ratings; the things I'm on the look out for in my favorite genres or kinds of books; as well as the books, dramas and songs I'm loving at the moment. Enjoy!

        Books mentioned in this episode:

        • The Songs of Achilles by Madeline MillerĀ 
        • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
        • Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye
        • Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
        • Together we Burn by Isabel Ibanez
        • Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez
        • The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
        • With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
        • When Breathe Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
        • Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
        • Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed
        • Shoko's Smile by Choi Eun Young
        • A Broken People's Playlist by Chimeka Garricks
        • Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
        • Butter Hone Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
        • The Seven Husband's of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
        • Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
        • The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai


          • 23 min
        • 46. Social media breaks
          Hey besties! In this episode, I talk about one of my bad habits - social media addiction. I also talk about why I spend hours and hours doom-scrolling on social media. I share newly found benefits of taking time off social media. Added segments: Life update and the usual #AskYetunde, where I answer some questions sent in by the listeners. Enjoy!
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          24 min

        About Books and Being Podcast

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        A cozy space on the internet where Yetunde talks about books and the realities of navigating adulthood.