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Discussing August’s selection: Rootless! The group unanimously agreed that this was a devastating read and worth the hype. What we couldn’t agree on is who was wrong in this version of Acrimony. Sam or Efe?

Thank you to Eunice, our wonderful server at @wearesopeachy today!

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#Repost of @flowahh_ ‘s wonderful review of It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way! Thank you!

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REVIEW: It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way (2022) by Alistair Mackay

One of my few regrets from last year is not writing a review for this book, because WOW! 🥹

It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way takes place in what was Cape Town, but is now divided into Kapelitsha Island (a place ravaged by the climate) and The Citadel (a hi-tech cocoon where one easily forgets reality). While time oscillates between the past, and the not-so-distant (?) future we meet Luthando, an eco-activist, his partner Viwe, who often struggles to reckon with his sexuality, and Malcom (Luthando’s bestie) who works in tech.

What Mackay offers us is a terrifying but oh-so-beautiful exploration of the impact of climate change, an exploration that already hits close to home - from the rapidly growing class divide, the disconnectedness that technology and media platforms provide, and the rise in religious fundamentalism and violence. I went through an array of emotions - I gasped in horror and shock; I teared up as I experienced both joy and sadness. But despite all the hardships, the novel often reminds us of the importance of empathy and kindness and what a difference it can and always will make.

What a brilliant debut!

Have you read this book 👀? If not - DO IT 🧍🏾‍♀️for my sake 🥹💕
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#bookreview #alistairmackay #itdoesnthavetobethisway #southafricanliterature #queerlit #africanliterature #bookaslewks #bookstagram #blackgirlsread

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Our first bookclub convening was a beautiful community building practice.

Thank you @toasted_jhb for hosting us.

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Women Reading Club 👒 🎷

Congratulations
📚 👏 Good reading...

mbali 🌸
@flowahh_

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A'Eysha Kassiem
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Writer 📚. Traveller ✈. Dreamer 💭. Doer 💥.
Author: @suitcase.of.memory
www.aeyshakassiem.com

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Pengpenguinbookssouthafricauin Books South Africa
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The official Instagram account for Penguin Random House South Africa
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Granta Books
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Independent literary publisher
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✒ So, which library would you recommend us in the South Africa? 🇿🇦

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Happy International Women’s Day💛

We’re celebrating the women of Naturalhairrockss who have influenced us.
These incredible women are leaving a mark in the natural hair community, and we’re thrilled to spread the love

Tag your favorite creator in the natural hair community and appreciate them 👇🏾

#naturalhairrockss #mynatutalhairrockss #thenhrgirl #iwd2023 #happyinternationalwomensday #embraceequity

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#cuffitchallenge #cuffit #cuffitdancechallenge #jbpxbooktok #jonathanballpublisher

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Can you guys just tell the amount of fun we actually had at the @jonathanballpublishers #jbpxbooktok event @dreambox_za. Haibo!! We had a blast and this video was not going to be possible without my fellow Creators : @shaun_lunga @vuvuvena_reads @flowahh_ @bookedoncharity @bookamoso you guys are a vibe hle love ya'll ❤️

Does it show on your side how happy we are though? 🤭 Kuyavela yini?

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The Black History Month spotlights continue, and its important we celebrate our readers as well as our authors. Here are just some of our favourite Black content creators who share some brilliant reccs.

✨ @flowahh_ - Mbali writes brilliant book reviews with matching makeup lewks - check out #booksaslewks for some of her stunning content!

✨ @_shaniakilah – Writer, Screenwriter and Content Creator, Shani was spotlighted as a ‘Key Black Influencer’ by DoubleDay Books. Shani's debut short story collection, ‘For Such A Time As This’, is coming June 2024!

✨ @pretty_x_bookish - Nokukhanya is a Phd Student, avid reader, solo traveller and coffee shop connoisseur. She loves reading anything that centers Black womanhood and queer experiences. Her greatest passion in life is traveling the world while reading books that expand her understanding of the world.

✨ @afictionalinterlude - Sheri’s reading tastes traverse contemporary to fantasy and she’s especially passionate about books written by BIPOC authors. A dedicated ambivert, Sheri employs her love of reading as a means of self care as well as building community.

✨ @rensbookishspace - Reneé started as a dedicated thriller/mystery reader, but her love for books has expanded to encompass various genres. While thrillers remain her preferred genre, she has embraced the joy of exploring different literary worlds. Hosting book clubs allows Reneé to share the delight of reading a good book with others and create a vibrant community of book lovers.

✨ @aminasbookshelf - Amina is a British-Nigerian writer and book reviewer, who regularly shares diverse book recommendations on her #bookstagram and #booktok accounts. With a focus on debut fiction by Black authors and writing from across Africa, she is currently working on her own debut historical novel which is primarily set during Nigerian independence from Britain in 1960.

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💫 MEET THAT BOOKSTAGRAMMER 💫

Today's spotlight is on these readers who inspire us to read more and travel through books.
Be sure to give them a follow! x

Featured readers:
@flowahh_
@shelahthebookworm
@favourite_igbo_boy
@suckerforcoffe
@peacereviews
@ash_and_her_books
@_steph.oz_
@bookedupandbusy

#ReadersOfInstagram #DiverseReaders #SomethingBookishTribe

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A gripping historical fiction, The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah illuminates the lives of two women from different backgrounds, Aminah and Wurche, set in 19th-century Ghana. With vivid storytelling and emotional depth, the book delves into themes of internal slavery, love and power dynamics.

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Hullo, Bu-bye, Koko, Come In 🧡🧡 and One of our favourite bookstagrammers @flowahh_ 🧡

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