“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
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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