Something Bookish

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  • Ep 34: Much Ado About Trigger Warnings Ft Aeesha and Tosin

    As society evolves and people become more aware of and compassionate toward people struggling with mental illness and trauma, trigger warnings have started to pop up everywhere, including on books. In this episode, I chat with Aeesha of @thatothernigeriangirl and Tosin of @Booksxnaps to get to the bottom of trigger warnings, their benefits, and grey areas.

    Enjoy!

    Drink Of The Pod | Red Wine

    Books Mentioned In The Episode

    • Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus
    • Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
    • Wahala by Nikki May
    • Loose Ties by Yara Nakahanda Monteiro
    • The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
    • Luster by Raven Leilani
    • This Is Us: a collective anthology
    • Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
    • Not My Time To Die by Yolanda Mukagasana
    • Tomorrow Died By Chimeka Garricks
    • Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
    • Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

      • Additional Information

      1. Tosin's Website
      2. Aeesha's YouTube Page
      3. Trigger Warnings: Chelsey Clammer On Lacy Johnson's The Other Side

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        58 min
      4. Ep 33: The Art Of DNFing (a complete guide)

        I used to be the type of person who would never DNF a book and lived by the principle that I should always finish what I started. NEVER AGAIN! Still can’t decide whether it’s time to move on from your current read? This episode will guide you.

        Enjoy!

        Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic

        Books Mentioned In The Episode

        • Unbury Our Dead With Song by Mukoma wa Ngugi
        • The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
        • The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
        • Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
        • Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart

          • In Case You Missed It

          1. How To Speak And Understand Bookish Talk      
          2. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading        
          3. Get Scribd HERE
          4. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

            5. If you love my content, please do consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of tea.

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            32 min
          5. Ep 32: 14 Debut Novels To Add To Your TBR

            There's nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a new voice in fiction. Many authors get better with each new book, but there's usually something about debut novels – a certain fearlessness, a burst of energy and ideas – that makes them impossible to forget. These are my absolute fave debuts!

            Enjoy!

            Drink Of The Pod | Gin & Tonic


            In Case You Missed It

            1. If you enjoy my content, please consider buying me a digital cup of tea. 
            2. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge        
            3. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading        
            4. Get 60 days free trial Scribd HERE
            5. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

              6. CONTACT

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              Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

              49 min
            6. Ep 31: INTERVIEW - The Magic Of Women Storytellers ft. Faith

              In this episode, I chat with Faith AKA @suckerforcoffee, an avid reader from Kenya.  We spoke about her reading life, how she finds the time to read, and some of her favourite books.

              Enjoy!

              Drink Of The Pod | Beer

              In Case You Missed It

              1. Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time    
              2. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge        
              3. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading        
              4. Get Scribd HERE
              5. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

                6. CONTACT

                Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.

                SOCIAL MEDIA

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                Lipglossmaffia

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                Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

                57 min
              6. Ep 30: 8 Novels Featuring Women Who Kill

                In this episode, I’ve collected eight female characters from literature, who kill, for your reading/gawking/gasping pleasure.

                POSTSCRIPT: I forgot to add My Sister The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite *facepalm*

                Enjoy!

                Drink Of The Pod | Tea, and Whisky

                Books Mentioned In The Episode

                • The Lady Killer by 
                • The Deanna Madden series by A.R. Torre
                • Out by Natsuo Kirino
                • The Khan by Saima Mir
                • The Eighth Girl by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung
                • The Others by Sarah Blau
                • Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Sutanto
                • Aunty Lee’s Delights by Olivia Yu

                  • In Case You Missed It

                  1. Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time  
                  2. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge      
                  3. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading      
                  4. Get Scribd HERE
                  5. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

                    6. CONTACT

                    Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.

                    SOCIAL MEDIA

                    Something Bookish

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                    Lipglossmaffia

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                    Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

                    41 min
                  6. Ep 29: Butter Honey Pig Bread with Francesca Ekwuyasi(Book Chat)

                    ABOUT THE BOOK: Butter Honey Pig Bread tells the interwoven stories of twin sisters, Kehinde and Taiye, and their mother, Kambirinachi. Kambirinachi is convinced she was born an ogbanje, a spirit that plagues families with misfortune by dying in childhood to cause its mother misery. When the estranged women meet years later, they confront their past and find forgiveness through food from their childhood. 

                    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Francesca Ekwuyasi is a writer, artist, and filmmaker born in Lagos, Nigeria. Her writing has been published in Winter Tangerine Review, Brittle Paper, Transition Magazine, The Malahat Review, Visual Art News, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and GUTS magazine. Her story “Orun is Heaven” was longlisted for the 2019 Journey Prize. Butter Honey Pig Bread is her first novel.

                    Enjoy!

                    Drink Of The Pod | Red wine with some cannabis

                    Books Mentioned In The Episode

                    Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie || Everything Good Will Come by Sefi Atta || Longthroat Memoirs by Yemisi Aribisala || My Sister The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite || The Icarus Girl, The Opposite House by Helen Oyeyemi || The Death Of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi || The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison

                    In Case You Missed It

                    1. Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time  
                    2. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge      
                    3. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading      
                    4. Get Scribd HERE
                    5. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

                      6. CONTACT

                      Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.

                      SOCIAL MEDIA

                      Something Bookish

                      Instagram | Website | Newsletter

                      Lipglossmaffia

                      Twitter |  | Instagram 

                      Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

                      1 hr 11 min
                    6. Ep 28: How To Speak And Understand Bookish Talk

                      This is a guide to book jargon and slang. You might know what TBR, DNF, or CR means but how bookish is your speak? 

                      In this episode, I do a deep dive into words that make sense to bookish people.

                      Enjoy!

                      Drink Of The Pod | Coffee, and Whisky

                      Mentioned In The Episode

                      • Pretty x Bookish
                      • Books with Rachel Eyo
                      •  Brown Girl Reading

                        • In Case You Missed It

                        1. Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time
                        2. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge    
                        3. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading    
                        4. Get Scribd HERE
                        5. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

                          6. CONTACT

                          Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.

                          SOCIAL MEDIA

                          Something Bookish

                          Instagram | Website | Newsletter

                          Lipglossmaffia

                          Twitter |  | Instagram 

                          Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

                          41 min
                        6. Ep 27: A Guide To Listening To Audiobooks Effectively (Season Finale)

                          Here’s the skinny: Reading with your ears is not very different from reading with your eyes. Audiobooks can make for some pretty fun and easy entertainment. But there are some tips you should be aware of to help you get the most from your experience. This is the #LipglossmaffiaGuide to listening to Audiobooks effectively.

                          Enjoy!

                          Drink Of The Pod | 3 glasses of Port & 1 can of beer

                          In Case You Missed It

                          1. My Health Scare Update
                          2. Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time
                          3. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge    
                          4. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading    
                          5. Get Scribd HERE 
                          6. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

                            7. CONTACT

                            Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.

                            SOCIAL MEDIA

                            Something Bookish

                            Instagram | Website

                            Lipglossmaffia

                            Twitter |  | Instagram 

                            Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

                            38 min
                          7. Ep 26: How To Fall Back In Love With Reading
                            If you’re someone who would like to read more but is having trouble finding the time, or if you’re even trying to get back into reading after a slump (reading slumps are the worst!), I have a few tips that I think might help you get back into reading and being that bookworm you always knew you were deep down.
                            Enjoy! xoxo
                            Drink Of The Pod | 2 glasses of Porto
                            In Case You Missed It
                            The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge  
                            #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading  
                            Get Scribd HERE
                            The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  
                            CONTACT
                            Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.
                            SOCIAL MEDIA
                            Something Bookish
                            Instagram | Website | Newsletter | Shop Now
                            Lipglossmaffia
                            Twitter |  Instagram 
                            The Indulgent Bibliophile Book Club
                            Instagram
                            48 min
                          8. Ep 25: Much Ado About Hyped Books

                            To read that hyped book or not to read that hyped book? That's what this episode tackles. Also, did you know our taste buds grow up with us? I mean, there's an explanation why the food you didn't enjoy as a kid is one of your faves now.

                            Enjoy! xoxo

                            Drink Of The Pod | Whiskey (neat)

                            In Case You Missed It

                            1. My Health Scare Update
                            2. The 2021 Something Bookish Reading Challenge  
                            3. #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading  
                            4. Get Scribd HERE
                            5. The Litty Podcast With Amyn and Karachi  

                              6. CONTACT

                              Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Or just DM on social.

                              SOCIAL MEDIA

                              Something Bookish

                              Instagram | Website

                              Lipglossmaffia

                              Twitter |  | Instagram 

                              Join the book club, The Indulgent Bibliophile

                              41 min

                            About Something Bookish

                            From the publisher's feed

                            The Something Bookish Podcast is a quirky and candid podcast hosted by the crazy book lady, Amyn AKA Lipglossmaffia. Every other week, while tipsy, she hosts unfiltered conversations with herself or a guest to talk about all things related to books and reading. No gimmicks or pseudointellectual chatter. Just a mega dose of bookish goodness.