She Smiled by Joan Hephzibah is one book that had the “AH-effect” on me. Several times I kept swearing that I would shoot the next guy that I came across in the book. My exclamations ranged from “Haba!” to “Kilode!” to “Nawa o!” all indigenously supporting the motion that the main character, Chloe truly needs therapy. The scene opens with Chloe looking ghostly with […]
A Review of “She Smiled” by Joan Hephzibah
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Ever Wondered What Goes Down at a Book Party?
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Although the general misconception is that writers and book lovers are boring people, the CORA-The Nigeria Prize for Literature Book Party 2019 is proof of how untrue that is. On the 28th of July, 2019, Shell Hall at The MUSON Centre, Lagos was packed with guests who had come to spend an afternoon with the […]
“Raising Smarter Kids” by Ogechi Ofurum-Omeike is the best Guide for Effective Parenting
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I wish to start by saying a big well done to Ogechi Ofurum-Omeike for this book, Raising Smarter Kids, a very educative and practical guide to proper parenting. It is a must read for parents desirous of raising kids who will grow up to become responsible and useful members of society. The fact that the […]
“Fathers and Sons” is a Story of the Desperation that Comes with Finding One’s Identity
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“Like father, like son”, goes the popular saying. But not for Osita. At seventeen, he is expected to take up his father’s mantle in a world filled with violence, blood and death; destined to become a ruthless assassin. This wasn’t the life Osita wanted. Or asked for. Neither could he see the possibility of getting […]
“Beginners Quick Guide to Passive Income” Explores How to Generate Revenue with the Internet
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While the title is a mouthful, “Beginners quick guide to Passive Income”, there are some things about the book that are very striking. First of all, do not be deceived by the long title, or by the first word, “beginners”. If, for some reason, you think you are not a beginner in online business, and […]
“Perfect Teens Do (Not) Exist” by Gbenga Obakin is the Best Guide for Youths in Today’s World
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“I want to pass on to you, the lessons I have learnt,” these are the words clearly stated by the author, Gbenga Obakin. Gbenga Obakin was raised in Nigeria. He moved to the United Kingdom for a Master of Business Administration program and currently works as a financial crime consultant with a vast experience in […]
A Review of “Dead Lions don’t Roar” by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
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Dead Lions Don’t Roar is a collection of fantastic poems. The writer, Tolu Akinyemi did a great job using short but powerful poems to discuss a variety of issues that affect us all, either directly or indirectly. His poems are packed with important lessons that we all can benefit from regardless of age or status. […]