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Let’s take a look back at what’s been an exciting run. Our final episode this season is here and we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come. This recap with a twist is a delightful end to Season 2. Catch you next season!

‘After the End ' has an intriguing opening line. The opening sentence, Yishau later revealed in the riveting chat we had with him, is a deliberate attempt to draw readers in. 

Welcome to the scandalous, polyamorous world where Demola leads on two women and Yishau serves us the right dose of suspense and secrets. 

This episode is almost chaotic- in a good way. There was so much to talk about as we explored the deeply flawed nature of humans through the eyes of those affected by the misadventures of the main character.

Our guest, Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi is one of the few authors of romance novels from Africa- Nigeria to be precise. Loved by a burgeoning community of hopeless romantics who enjoy her writing for its resonance, Adesuwa has indeed carved a niche for herself in a genre that is somewhat perceived with levity on the continent. 

In this episode, we focus on her novel ‘The Marriage Class’- a multifaceted take on love, commitment and the myriad of challenges sometimes surrounding it.

The characters in this book will make you feel different emotions and ask pertinent questions on the matters of the heart. Enjoy!

This episode is one to remember for the candid conversation and insight we gleaned from our guest. Author, 'Where is your wrapper?', Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is more than just the former first lady of a south-western state in Nigeria. She is one of Africa's most vocal feminists and gender equality advocates. 

It was quite hard choosing which essays to focus on from her riveting collection. From politics, to the impactful work she does in Africa to shift the narrative on gender issues, this episode felt like a passage of invaluable experience from one generation to the next. We hope you enjoy listening and find 'Where is your wrapper?' worth reading.

I do not come to you by chance is one of those African fiction books, we’d recommend in a heartbeat. Relatable, great plot and nuanced, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani says she wanted to tell a story that is reflective of the people around us. 
Published in 2009 and soon to hit the big screen as an executively produced film by Genevieve Nnaji, we’re delighted to have Adaobi as our guest in this exciting episode. 
We talked about why she chose to write about a theme that reflects poorly on Nigeria and so much more. Enjoy!

We had an incredible conversation on grief with Onyi Nwabineli. Focused on her debut, Someday Maybe, this episode is healing as well as honest. 
Onyi's willingness to share beyond the book is refreshing and left us anticipating her next book- Allow me to introduce myself. 
Listen in and get all the scoop on her writing journey and 2024 new release. 

At the worth reading podcast, our strong commitment to promoting an egalitarian society runs deep. Hence, our focus on spotlighting African literature at its finest. 

It is only right that the Black History Month does not go by without us commemorating it. To help us do justice to this year’s BHM theme is our guest Ola Awonubi - author of A Nurse’s Tale. 

This episode is a special one as we explore the theme of the 2023 BHM- Saluting our sisters. We also compare racism during WW2 and modern times. Oscillating between the second World War and present day UK and Nigeria, A Nurse’s Tale is a true event inspired historical fiction about war, love, female friendship and the covert nature of racism. It is also a celebration of black excellence

We had a number of questions for Michael Afenfia on this episode. The author of the best selling “The Mechanics of Yenagoa”, answered them all with gusto as we discussed his latest novel “Leave my bones in Saskatoon”. 

You’ll hardly run of out themes to explore when you read this page-turner of a book. Immigration also takes a center stage in our conversation as Michael Afenfia shares his why and some broader perspective on the topic. 

In the end, this got a decent rating from us. We highly recommend this contemporary story in this age and time of seeking greener pastures

Our first dive into the fascinating world of fantasy fiction had to be with this debut by Umar Turaki. One thing 'Such a Beautiful Thing to behold' did for us is keep us on the edge from start to finish. Set in the beautiful city of Jos, Plateau state, North central Nigeria, you will be immersed in the culture and practices while oscillating between the imaginary village of Pilam. This book is edgy, raw and dark. It is also emotive and offers tangible joys that would hopefully keep you turning its pages.

 Our chat with Umar Turaki offers more context and shed light on our many nudging questions about the book. It is exciting to find out about the author’s overall love for literature, storytelling, his vivid unusual imagination and next book project.

After 11 episodes of the Worth Reading Podcast, Tobi and Seyi, did their first ever in-person recording. Guess their book in focus? Seyi’s all-time favourite fiction, “Everything Good will come” by the inimitable Sefi Atta. 

This episode is fun, full of bants and all the bookish excitement you’ve come to know the show for. We hope that you enjoy listening as you find out from the duo why Sefi Atta’s debut is truly a classic.