“To Suubi, life was daytime coming and going, night-time arriving and departing so that life carried her along.” Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 411 Published: 18th June 2014 Rate: 5 stars Goodreads Synopsis Uganda’s history reimagined through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan in an award-winning debut.In 1750, Kintu Kidda unleashes a curse that will… Continue reading Review: Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Tag: Historical Fiction
28 Of My Favorite Books Of 2021
Hi Reader, I recently shared my 5 Star Reads of last year which can also read as my best books of 2021, but, there are books that I read that became favorites. These books rank between 3 to 4 stars, but for some reason or other, they made an impact and I found myself enjoying… Continue reading 28 Of My Favorite Books Of 2021
My 5 Star Reads of 2021
Reader, I read 200 books in 2021 and some were good, others, not so much. If you've been following me for a while you know it takes a lot for me to give a book 5 ⭐. Last year I read 7 books that truly swept me away, I loved them so much and till… Continue reading My 5 Star Reads of 2021
Rory’s Reading Challenge 2021 Wrap Up
A long time reading project is Reading Like Rory did in the Gilmore Girls by getting through all the 339 books she reads in Gilmore Girls. This year I managed to read 8 books and that is what I want to share with you today. The Books In Order of How I Read Them Lady… Continue reading Rory’s Reading Challenge 2021 Wrap Up
The Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2021 Wrap Up
I took part in the Something Bookish Challenge this year created by Amyn and it was quite exciting and I got to read out of my comfort zone which I a truly am grateful for. Out of the 24 prompts I managed to do 21 which is impressive, if I do say so myself. Today… Continue reading The Something Bookish Reading Challenge 2021 Wrap Up
8 Of My New Favorite Authors of 2021
Reader, this year I have managed to read amazing books written by brilliant authors. Some old, some new and today I want to share 9 from the new that I absolutely love(d). Alternative title, authors I’ll read anything and everything they write. The Authors Elif Shafak. I read Honour and my mind was blown. I… Continue reading 8 Of My New Favorite Authors of 2021
The Women Prize Project 2021 Wrap Up
Hi Reader! I hope you’re doing well and reading some good books out there. At the start of the year I shared 5 reading challenges I will be doing and so this is me checking in. I want to say, I am quite happy with how many books I managed to tick off my list.… Continue reading The Women Prize Project 2021 Wrap Up
Review: Girl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
"His blindness took away his confidence so that he did not trust the thoughts in his mind." Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 233 Published: November 30, 2000 Rate: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis History and fiction merge seamlessly in Tracy Chevalier's luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Griet, the world… Continue reading Review: Girl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Review: The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
"I thought, how true it is that ugly people have hope while pretty people have expectation. I'd never seen the use of beauty myself. Nothing but a lucky arrangement of meat and bone." Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 384 Published: April 4th, 2019 Rate: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis All of London is abuzz with the scandalous… Continue reading Review: The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
FromMyBookshelf: 16 Women Authors I Would Love To Meet
Hey Reader… I think one of my best discoveries is finding out I enjoy books written by women. My reading depicts and so does my blog. This made me wonder, given the chance, who would I want to meet. So I made a list. There are those authors who I have only read one book… Continue reading FromMyBookshelf: 16 Women Authors I Would Love To Meet