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Reads, Recs & Reviews

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by Chiamaka Ehiem | The Bookish Igbo Girl

28 episodes
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This is a cozy spot for readers who love slow mornings, strong coffee, soft playlists, and stories that linger. Each episode blends honest conversations about books I’m reading, reading challenges, and life as a reader in Nigeria, with comforting extras like simple coffee recipes, baked treats, and thoughtful reflections on creativity, rest, and consistency. The aim is to help you feel like you're on a solo coffee date. New episodes drop twice a month, with the final episode of each month dedicated to wrap-ups, reflections, and gentle resets.

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5/16/2020

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February 28, 2026

Episode 27 | February Wrapup

<p>In today&#39;s episode, I walked through my reads of February, which are listed below:</p><ol><li>Jaded by Ela Lee</li><li>Beartown by Fredrik Backman</li><li>Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo</li><li>My Husband&#39;s Wife by Alice Feeney</li><li>Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé</li><li>God Help the Child by Toni Morrison</li><li>How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent</li><li>Off Menu by Amy Rosen</li><li>The Secret World of Maggie Grey by Granger</li></ol>

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February 15, 2026

Ep. 26 | Love in Every Form: Celebrating Black Love Stories

<p>This February, we're celebrating both Black History Month and Valentine's Day by exploring love stories written by Black authors from across the diaspora. </p><p>From queer Nigerian narratives to magical realism in Trinidad, from YA thrillers to wartime epistolary novels, these six books showcase the beauty, complexity, and revolutionary nature of Black love in all its forms.</p><p>Join me as we discuss family love, romantic love, self-love, and love as an act of resistance. </p><p><br></p><p>Links mentioned:</p><p><strong>Reviews</strong></p><ul><li>​<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdObjItre9u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Ace of Spades</a></li><li>​<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eSWcDAw6h/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Pet</a></li><li>​<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRCCiLgDA6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Butter Honey Pig Bread</a></li></ul><p><strong>Reading Challenges</strong></p><ul><li>​<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUi2pROjLyt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Blind Date with my books</a></li><li>​<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUtYxMnjMdn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">2026 Something Bookish Reading Challenge</a></li></ul><p><strong>Recipe</strong></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@thelifeofamaka/note/c-212021663?r=byhr6&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web"><strong>Red Velvet Brownies</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>BOOKS DISCUSSED:</strong> 1. Pet by Akwaeke Emezi </p><p>2. Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi </p><p>3. Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé </p><p>4. Aanu Ife by Lara Kareem </p><p>5. When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo </p><p>6. These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere</p>

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February 7, 2026

Ep. 25 | January Reading Wrap-up

<p>In this episode of Caffeinated Chapter, I discussed 11 books read in January, what I loved, books that made me cry, and the ones that weren&#39;t for me.</p><p>Grab a drink and wrap up January with coffee, conversations, and bookish reflections.</p><p><strong>Books Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The Bone River— Nkereuwem Albert</p></li><li><p>Mafia &amp; Secrets — Isa Oliver.</p></li><li><p>Rebel Folklore - Icy Sedgwick</p></li><li><p>Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love — Huma Qureshi</p></li><li><p>Son of the Morning — Akwaeke Emezi</p></li><li><p>Gate to Kagoshima — Poppy Kuroki</p></li><li><p>The Samurai’s Garden — Gail Tsukiyama</p></li><li><p>Scrum — Ava Tenny</p></li><li><p>The Gingerbread Bakery - Laurie Gilmore</p></li><li><p>So Long a Letter — Mariama Bâ</p></li><li><p>How to Kill Your Biggest Fan — Helen Ellis</p></li></ul>

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What is Reads, Recs &amp; Reviews?

This is a cozy spot for readers who love slow mornings, strong coffee, soft playlists, and stories that linger.

Each episode blends honest conversations about books I’m reading, reading challenges, and life as a reader in Nigeria, with comforting extras like simple coffee recipes, baked treats, and thoughtful reflections on creativity, rest, and consistency.

The aim is to help you feel like you're on a solo coffee date.

New episodes drop twice a month, with the final episode of each month dedicated to wrap-ups, reflections, and gentle resets.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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