We sat down with a lot bae, Irenosen Okojie, to get the scoop on her upcoming books but also her writer's journey. We discussed: - Book faves - Bad-ass women of colour in publishing - Changing publishers - Writing process - Writing about London - The magic of short stories Continue the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #NotAnotherBook
This week’s episode is a one of a kind as we are joined in the studio by writer Kalaf Epalanga! You might recognise him as one of the Buraka Som Systema group members and co-founder of record label Enchufada. We discussed: Afrolusophone writing and music Being a member of the diaspora Living in Berlin/ Lisbon How is latest musical novel is an ode to Afrolusophone dances such as Kizomba, kuduro and why he thinks white people can dance too Continue the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using t...
This week’s episode we finally reveal the ins and outs of the Berlin festival both Postcolonial Child and Books and Rhymes attended and we tell you what festivals you need to save your coins and those you should be supporting. We discuss: Our favourite festivals Our worst festival experiences Gatekeepers at festivals Accessibility and audiences Continue the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #NotAnotherBook...
We curled up to discuss our favourite reads, why some of us kiss our teeth at self-help, and why others just live for the genre. We discuss: - Queen Bee! Homecoming -What constitute self-help? -Is self-help for a particular demographic -Why is self-help mocked and not taken seriously? - Are self-help gurus dangerous? -Marie Kondo and the magical or not so art of tidying up? Continue the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #NotAnotherBook...
Back at it with a bonus episode to spoil you after such a long hiatus. We are talking about what it means to be a Muslim writer. We discuss: - The launch of the Critical Muslim issue 30: West Africa on May 15th at LSE. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-cm30-west-africa-at-lse-tickets-61150405509 -What is a Muslim writer ? - Anti-blackness and perceptions of Muslim writers - West Africa's rich cultural historical links to the Islamic world Books mentioned: - Elsewhere, Home by...
Your girls are back again with sipping hot tea and more laughter and singing plus a few surprises for season 2. This week’s episode we dive into the non-fiction World and we come for some of your problematic faves. We discuss: What is nonfiction? The difference between Creative nonfiction and other types of non fiction. Any self help Queens in the building? The rise of African creative nonfiction and the narrative gaps in Black British nonfiction Books mentioned: - The Other Americans by Laila L...
In this bonus episode, Books & Rhymes, PostColonialChild and BookShyBooksexpress our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for engaging with, and spreading the word about us. We share: Our journey so far. What to expect from us in the future Where you can find us during our hiatus. Keep in touch on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #NotAnotherBook
This week’s episode is a real treat! Books & Rhymes, PostColonialChild and BookShyBooks are in Bristol with Tomi Adeyemi, the amazing author of our unanimous favourite and highly recommended book, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’! We discuss: - Reimagining reality in fantasy fiction. - The inspiration behind the bookgasmic cover of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ - Racial characterisations in the genre and whitewashing in literary adaptations. - The importance of African mythology and Brazil in ‘Ch...
EP 11 | Ordinary People: live recording with Diana Evans at ShoutOut Live! In our first live recorded episode, with our special guest, Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People. Fun fact: the book is named after a song of the same title by John Legend. We discuss: The process of writing ‘ordinary people’. Mixed-race identity and representations of ‘the Other’ in literature. The one-way traffic of gentrification, and Her best advice for aspiring writers looking to get published. Join the conversatio...
This week we dive into the world of kid lit and YA fiction courtesy of BookShyBooks ! We went down memory lane and came up with some interesting questions and debates on the two genres. We discuss and explore: Favourite books from childhood Adults reading children’s books or YA Adaptation of YA novels with adults playing teenagers Adults writing YA stories Children’s books or YA fiction recommendations for young people and adults...
This week it's all about book covers and our love for them. Books & Rhymes, PostColonialChild andBookShyBooks argue about their respective decision to buy or read books based based on their covers. We discuss and explore: - What it means to be a coverhoe. - Is it superficial to judge Books by their covers? - Being catfished by stunning cover design. - Choosing NOT to buy a book based on its cover (and vice versa). - Favourite book covers. We also share more information relating to our live e...
This week it's all about Japanese mangas and animes. PostColonialChild takes the Not Another Book Podcast on her favourite obssesion, Books & Rhymes loudly judges and BookShyBooks is loving it! We discuss and explore: - The difference between manga from anime? - Must watch anime and manga recommendations - Representation in anime/ manga. E.g Black anime characters?? ( Y'all remember Mr. Popo in DragonBall) - Favourite Anime and manga characters - Best Anime soundtrack We also share more info...
To celebrate Not Another Book Podcast’s being number 1 on iTunes Podcast literature chart, Books & Rhymes, BookShyBooks, and PostColonialChild spotlight existing literary platforms, and writers’ collectives whose work we absolutely love and admire. We explore: - Inclusivity in literary spaces - New media as means of making literature more accessible. - The realities of creating and hosting a new media platform or Podcast. - Supportive organisations and events available for writers and buddin...
This week, Books & Rhymes, BookShyBooks, and PostColonialChild discuss their relationship with science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction (SFF), afrofuturism, and the blurred line between fiction and reality within the genre. We explore: If science fiction, fantasy & speculative fiction are niche genres and the ways in which social media has expanded their readership. If fables and traditional folk tales should be classified as speculative fiction. How books by writers from the gl...
This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks and PostColonialChild debate ‘authenticity’ in translated books and the politics of language. We explore: The one-way traffic of literature from the west to the rest of the world. The focus of translation from European languages into ‘dominant’ national languages and its adverse impact on lesser known indigenous languages. The ‘feel’ of translated works and how true they are to the original literature. I.e: Do we loose the beauty, depth, and meanings of th...
Welcome to our fourth episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks, and PostcolonialChild debate the differences between independent publishers, big publishing houses, and writers who choose to self publish; as well as and the ways in which the actions of publishers and books sellers influence the books we read. Key takeaways: The blurred lines between independent and big publishing houses. Pros and Cons of indie, self publishing, and mainstream traditional publ...
Welcome to the third episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks and PostColonialChild provide an insight into the Windrush generation and the contributions of Caribbean writers to the [British] literary landscape. Key takeaways: #MeToo movement in literature: Allegations of sexual misconduct against Junot Diaz, suspension of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Literature; British politics and the forced extraction of Caribbean British citizens - including BookShyBook’s p...
Welcome to our second episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks and PostColonialChild delve into the world of literary pleasures! They explore literary crushes, writer baes, and sapiosexuality in attempt to discover what constitutes ‘bookgasm’ and how to achieve it. Listen until the end to discover which literary bae cooked jollof rice for BooksandRhymes. Key takeaways: What is a BookGasm? Can writers also make you go Ouuuuh? Sapiosexuality or the art of crus...
A preview to episode two:Bookgasm AKA books that make you go ooooh. Full episode drops Tuesday 1st May. Make sure you leave a rating and review.
Welcome to our first episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksandRhymes, bookshy and Postcolonialchild discuss their overhyped books and underrated writers to look out for and Postcolonialchild drops the mic on Chinua Achebe and African literature. Key takeaways: Are some African writers being overhyped ? Overhype vs quality of writing? How literature festivals contribute to the hype Who is behind the hype of some these overrated writers? The contribution of the school curriculum t...
The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love. Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooks Get their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EH Follow them on Bookstagram: @NABookPodcast Follow us on Twitter: @NABookPodcast
