In this episode, I talk about all the intense things that happened in Maaza Mengiste's war novel, The Shadow King. Don't forget to subscribe to, like and share the podcast. You can also let me know your thoughts on the book and the podcast, on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks. Theme song: Akanji (https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/4dpcYS646sxAvkuV8)

In this episode, I talk about some of my favourite stories from Bolu Babalola's collection of short stories. Don't forget to subscribe to, like and share the podcast. You can also let me know your thoughts on the book and the podcast on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks.

In this episode, I review the book that took me 3 months to finish... Let me know your thoughts on the episode and the book by messaging me on Instagram. If you read a book I review, tag me on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks. Support a black owned business by buying a copy of We That Are Young from one: Loyalty Books, US: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/search/site/we%2520that%2520are%2520young

In this episode, I talk about Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half. I was particularly intriogued by Stella's ability to keep such a secret for decades. Let me know your thoughts on the episode and the book by tweeting at me @StillSombre. If you read a book I review, tag me on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks. Support a black owned business by buying a copy of The Vanishing Half from one: New Beacon Books UK: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/african-american-non-fiction/94dwxdtgxfmz11c3qefcqmjbez6a42?rq=the%20vanishing%20half Roving Height, Nigeria: https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/the-vanishing-half/ Loyalty Books, US: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/search/site/the%20vanishing%20half

In this episode, I review Abi Dare's The Girl with The Louding Voice. I also have a guest on this episode, how exciting?! My guest and I also talk about what our reading plans for 2021 are. Let me know what you think by tweeting @ me (@StillSombre) or leave a comment on my Instagram page (@heavensmellslikebooks). Support a black-owned business by buying The Girl with The Louding Voice from them: Roving Height, Nigeria: https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/the-girl-with-the-louding-voice-paperback/ Loyalty Books, US: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9781524746025

In this episode, I talk about Their Eyes Were Watching God, and why I would have stayed with Janie's first husband instead of running off with a gorgeous stranger. Spoiler: it's because I don't like risky things. Let me know your thoughts on the episode and the book by tweeting at me @StillSombre. If you read a book I review, tag me on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks. Support a black owned business by buying a copy of Their Eyes Were Watching God from one: No Ordinary Bookshop UK: https://noordinarybookshop.co.uk/index.php?option=com_j2store&view=carts Roving Height, Nigeria: https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/their-eyes-were-watching-god/ Loyalty Books, US: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9780060838676

In this episode, I talk about The Bluest Eye by the legend, Toni Morrison. If you've read the book, let me know your thoughts. Tweet at me @StillSombre and follow the podcast on Instagram @HeavenSmellsLikeBooks. Support black owned businesses by buying The Bluest Eye from them: New Beacon Books UK: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/african-american-fiction/the-bluest-eye?rq=the%20bluest%20eye Roving Height, Nigeria: https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/the-bluest-eye/ Loyalty Books, US: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/search/site/the%20bluest%20eye

In this episode, I talk about the Sunday Times Bestselling book; Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. I talk about my key take away from the book, which includes importance of therapy, safe sex, and good friends. I hope you enjoy the episode. If you've read the book, let me know your thoughts. Tweet at me @StillSombre and follow the podcast on Instagram @HeavenSmellsLikeBooks. Information on mental health therapy provided by the NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/counselling/ Information on therapy for BAME in the U.K.: https://www.baatn.org.uk/ Information on mental health therapy in the United States: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/; https://www.talkspace.com/ Online therapists in Nigeria: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODY1Nzg4OTY1Nzk0Mjkx?igshid=15ul4icibs17c&story_media_id=2303394516089312893 Therapists in Lagos, Nigeria: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODk4NjA2MDU1NDc5Mjcy?igshid=154s00ti2fbpt&story_media_id=2303395127484657830 Therapists in Abuja, Nigeria: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODUzNjgwODg3OTkyNTc1?igshid=19tjd63fol4os&story_media_id=2303395986587231667 Support black owned businesses by buying Queenie from them: New Beacon Books UK: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/black-british-fiction/queenie Roving Height, Nigeria: https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/queenie/ Loyalty Books, US: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9781501196027

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