The Something Bookish Podcast
The Something Bookish Podcast
Amyn
The Something Bookish Podcast is the show for every reader with a wicked sense of humour, who loves to have a good time while learning something new. Every week, Amyn AKA Lipglossmaffia, while tipsy or drunk, will host unfiltered conversations with herself or a guest, about all things books and reading. No gimmicks or pseudointellectual chatter. Just a mega dose of bookish inspiration. Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) or @something__bookish (Instagram) or https://somethingbookish.com.ng
Ep 18: Shit Non-Readers Say That Annoy All Book Lovers {Season 2 Finale}
It's the season 2 finale. Whoop Whoop!  In this episode, I share things I've heard from non-readers that really annoy me and I think you'd be able to relate.  You should share this episode with your friends so that we can all bond over it. TBH, I said a lot of nonsense in this episode which might be fun to listen to. I think. Enjoy! xoxo Drink Of The Pod | Tequila On The Rocks NOTABLE MENTIONS Ep 15: INTERVIEW - Romance Novels Are Still Breaking Bank Ft. Jite Books with Rachel Eyo #LipglossmaffiaGuide On How To Make Time For Reading CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA Something Bookish Instagram | Website | Newsletter Lipglossmaffia Twitter |  | Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Nov 26, 2020
39 min
Ep 17: INTERVIEW - 21 Bookish Questions Ft. Mido
Have you ever played 21 Questions before? Well, this is kinda like that but the bookish version. In this episode, I chat with Mido, a bibliophile from Botswana, about her reading life, the literary scene in Botswana, and some of her favourite books. Enjoy xoxo CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA Something Bookish Instagram | Website | Newsletter Lipglossmaffia Twitter |  | Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Nov 19, 2020
57 min
Ep 16: 5 Of My Favourite Men Writers
A few weeks ago, I shared 8 of my favourite women writers, I was going to do the same for men but I could only come up with 5 that I would totally stan for. Some people on Twitter guessed two of my faves but you'll have to listen to find out.  Also, I tried something new with the audio, please let me know what you think about it, to continue or go back to how it used to be? Enjoy xoxo Drink Of The Pod | A bottle of Merlot CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA Something Bookish Instagram | Website | Newsletter Lipglossmaffia Twitter |  | Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Nov 12, 2020
33 min
Ep 15: INTERVIEW - Romance Novels Are Still Breaking Bank Ft. Jite
In this episode, I chat with Bookstagrammer, Book Reviewer, and champion of romance novels, Jite of @now_booking.  Fun fact: By the time you listen to this episode, she would have read over 200 books and we've barely started November! Of course, I had to ask her how the hell she does it! CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA Something Bookish Instagram | Website | Newsletter Lipglossmaffia Twitter |  | Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Nov 5, 2020
52 min
Ep 14: Why You Should Date Someone Who Reads
In this very special episode, alcohol and cannabis came together to inspire the topic. Or maybe this is just an elaborate way of saying that avid readers are some of the most fuckable people to be in a stable relationship with. You be the judge. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: My Amazon Wishlist Luster by Raven Leilani Clap When You Land by Elizabth Acevedo A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Dare Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett How Much Of These Hills Are Gold by C Pam Zhang WanaWana ON THE MENU: Chardonnay and a blunt Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Oct 29, 2020
25 min
Ep 13: 8 Of My Favourite Women Writers
APOLOGIES: I experienced some technical difficulties in the making of this episode, so the sound might be a little wonky. Please don't go because it's a really interesting episode. I'll work on subsequent episodes being better soundwise. Enjoy! x  You knew Makumbi was going to be on this list, didn't you? And Evaristo, naturally. Who are your favourite women writers? I share eight of my faves in this episode. Listen to find out more. Drink Of The Pod | 3 deadly cans of Black bullet drink with vodka Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Sep 29, 2020
39 min
Ep 12: 5 Reading Habits We Need To Get Rid Of
You might be guilty of one of these. These are five reading habits we need to kick. With a focus on how consumer culture, identity politics and a narrowing class of readers are changing how we approach novels. There is also some Ake Festival gist. Mentioned In This Episode Ake Festival: Register HERE  Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Sep 22, 2020
42 min
Ep 11: 4 Reasons You Should Start Listening To Audiobooks
I am back on the campaign to make you try audiobooks. Some people love it and some people are still on the fence about it, here's to hoping I can convince you to give it a shot. Mentioned In This Episode Tips for Reading Multiple Books Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Scribd 60-Day Free Trial Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Sep 8, 2020
31 min
Ep 10: Falling In Love Is Like Reading A New Book
Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this episode, I share what I've been up to for the last four weeks. And I think I might have done some spoken word stuff because there is a book that is making me feel like I just met the love of my life! Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Sep 1, 2020
32 min
Ep 9: Meet The Podcaster, Amyn {Season 1 Finale}
It's the SEASON FINALE! Nine weeks of sharing bookish treats with you, I decided on a Get-To-Know-Me session so you can have a feel of your host, Me. The time seems right, to go back to the drawing board with the lessons I've learned so, I can bring more fun episodes next season. Mentioned In This Episode Ep 2: Tips for Reading Multiple Books at a Time Ep 5: 9 Non-Fiction Books That Read Like Fiction Ep 7: Mid-Year Reading Wrap-Up 2020 Find me at @lipglossmaffia (twitter) || @something__bookish , @lipglossmaffia (Instagram) || somethingbookish.com.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingbookish/message
Jul 21, 2020
30 min
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