SemiScribbled Podcast

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 5 of Season 2 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this episode, I talk about The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. 

This was my first foray into SciFi/fantasy genre and I am so glad that I jumped in right where N.K Jemisin is at. This was the right introduction into this wonderful genre and it did not disappoint. 

There are two clips included in this review in my Something To Note section which is a commentary on news in the book world. The first clip was obtained from News Central TV's "Chimamanda Adichie Pens Essay Against Social Media Hypocrisy Following 'Clash' With Akwaeke Emezi" which is available here. (Please note that the views of News Central TV are not the views of this podcast. TW: misgendering) The Second clip was obtained from R17 News "AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner" available here.

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 4 of Season 2 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this podcast, I talk about Behold The Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to the star that is Imbolo Mbue. The themes and plot in this book were right up my alley: immigration, love, and ambition through an African lens! This book embodies real characters with a capital R and life situations that correspond to what we all mull about in current times, is the grass really greener elsewhere? Listen in to find out my thoughts on this.

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 3 of Season 2 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this podcast, I tackle The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi.

They did it again! Another thought-provoking read that challenges our perceptions about life! The cast of characters in here left me in my feels. There was a lot happening, I must go back and re-listen (re-read)! Would I recommend it? Yes, 10/10. Is this an easy read? No. It will put you in a place to question what you believe love is and how it shows up, what family means, and how it should operate for the members within it. Go on, challenge yourself.

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Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 2 of Season 2 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this podcast, I tackle More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth.

This is our first Non-Fiction Review on the pod. Though I usually do not enjoy autobiographies, this book made its way into being an exception for me.

After getting through the foundational chapters getting into the gems dropped here was awesome and definitely something I will be rereading. Another rescue from my TBR.

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Song Credits:

Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 1 of Season 2 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this podcast, I tackle Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

I give you a breakdown of my thoughts around my reading experience in this book and the story it tells and how it impacted me.

Reading this was a bit challenging for me, I did not get into it and had to have several attempts. I cracked it finally and rescued it from both my TBR and DNF lists. 

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Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 8 of Semiscribbled Podcast (You can call us "podcastsemi" if you are part of the family!).

This our first Question and Answer Episode. I answer your questions about the podcast: How do I read so fast? How do I edit? 

This is our final episode for 2020 and we will definitely be back in 2021 for more reading and laughter.

Happy Holidays! 

xoxo

Akinyi. 

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 7 of Semiscribbled Podcast (You can call us podcastsemi if you are part of the family!).

In this pod episode, I review The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange.

We encounter the Mwangi's and the Muli's who are a family with a history of politics and corruption. The women in the family are trying to chart a new way of living away from the various trappings of the political fate of the patriarch of the family but the men seem to continue to remain entangled in vying for seats and the drama that comes with it. The backdrop of this narrative or rather the overarching historical event that underpins the narrative is the 2007 Elections and the post-election violence that followed. 

This is a breakthrough read for me in 2020.

Read this tweet to see what I really think of Jane! 

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Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 6 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this pod episode, I review Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi.

We are taken on a journey through the mind, soul, and being of Ada who is a daughter of a god named Ala, a child that was conceived when the portal to the spiritual world was open and so is inhabited by Asughara, Saint Vincent, and We. Ada also prays and believes that Yshwa (Jesus) will come to her aid. This is a narrative about how Ada learns to balance the presence of all these beings in her as she also grows into an adult woman. It is about the people she encounters on her journey as friends, lovers, and even healers. 

This book is in my top 5 books I've read this year. 

When I say in this episode that the book is not literary fiction, this is my source.

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Song Credits:

Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

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Available via: YoutubeStudio

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 5 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this pod episode, I review This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga.

Wow! This book definitely took me through the wringer. I started out thinking I would DNF the book but I hang in there, sat in the feelings that it evoked in me and I am so glad I did because it was worth it! This book follows Tambudzai a 30 something-year-old woman living in newly independent Zimbabwe, in the capital Harare, and her quest to finally live the life she had envisioned for herself. When we begin Tambu has outlived her welcome at a women's hostel due to her age and is searching for all the things: a new place to live, a job, and a way out of the current state of life she is living. We journey with Tambu as she attempts to find her footing in life and the consequences that follow. This is one of the best books I've read in 2020. 

I listened to part of This Mournable Body via audible but this is not a sponsored episode!

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Song Credits:

Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 4 of Semiscribbled Podcast.

In this podcast, I review The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste.

This was an excellent but dense read and my trying to pull another marathon read made it hectic. I still really loved reading this book although I also listened to a majority of it via audiobook. The audiobook definitely helped with the pronunciation of names and the voicing of characters as Maaza tends not to use quotation marks in her work, don't worry you won't get lost! I speak about the role of women in the 1935 War in Ethiopia, how we classify our heroes and heroines and why being human means having duality, all aspects that came out in this really great book. I end my review by asking a few questions that popped out to me while reading this. Sorry about how raspy I sound in this episode I was coming down with something.

I listened to part of The Shadow King via audible but this is not a sponsored episode!

Project3541 is an online archive of photos & memories from the Italian-Ethiopian war.  Project 3541 includes images from the private collection of Maaza Mengiste, whose novel, The Shadow King, tells the story of this war and those who lived through it.

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Song Credits:

Artist: RAGE

Title: American Vernacular

Free Download: https://bit.ly/2xrIcVF

Available via: YoutubeStudio