Episodes

  • Episode 9 - Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku

    Episode 9 - Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku
    Nov 14 2024
    Temi's annoucement that she wants to have a Brazilian butt lift causes shock and outrage amongst the women in her family. Why does she want to do this? Damilare Kuku sensitively, expertly and at times hilariously explores how the shape of a woman's body can shape their lives and other events that bring us together or pull us apart. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Trigger warnings for the review and book: sexual harassment, bullying, sexual abuse.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 8 - Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

    Episode 8 - Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff
    Oct 22 2024
    The sequel to the epic fantasy, Empire of the Vampire, Empire of the Damned is another wild ride by the incomparable Jay Kristoff. The continuation of Gabriel de Leon's tale of his journey with the Holy Grail to finally end Daysdeath and put an end to the reign of the vampires for good. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 7 - Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Part 2

    Episode 7 - Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Part 2
    Oct 1 2024
    The conclusion of the epic fantasy novel Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. Yes there are spoilers, you have been warned. This is an independent podcast. All views and opinions expressed are my own.
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    37 mins
  • Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Part 1

    Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Part 1
    Sep 11 2024
    This is part 1 of a review of a massive book called Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. A book about two magicians who bring magic back to England after centuries of it being lost, involving themselves with faeries results in a feud between the two magicians that end up creating havoc. This is an independent review and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Warning: spoilers
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    27 mins
  • Episode 5 - A Mind Full of Murder by Derek Landy

    Episode 5 - A Mind Full of Murder by Derek Landy
    Aug 20 2024
    My review of the 16th book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series. Derek Landy continues to outdo himself with this awesome series following the exploits of the skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his partner Valkyrie Cain as they solve the latest murder mystery. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 4 - Wooster and Jeeves by PG Wodehouse

    Episode 4 - Wooster and Jeeves by PG Wodehouse
    Aug 6 2024
    Introducing a favourite comfort read, the incomparable duo of Bertie Wooster and his valet Reginald Jeeves. These books are rays of sunshine to brighten up the dullest of moods. Also, what do you think of censorship in books? This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 3 - Onion Tears by Shubnum Khan

    Episode 3 - Onion Tears by Shubnum Khan
    Jul 23 2024
    Shubnum Khan's heart warming novel follows three generations of Indian women living in Johannesburg as they navigate to overcome their unique trauma and finally come together as a family. Minor spoiler warning. Trigger warnings for this book include mental illness and suicide. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 2 - The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

    Episode 2 - The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
    Jul 9 2024
    My review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Is it possible to love a plot but not the characters? The storyline held so much promise, but in the end did it deliver? Listen to find out! This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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    20 mins