Caught Readhanded
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Caught Readhanded May 12, 2024
Finding ourselves in our twenties: Discussing Maame by Jessica George
A spell of good things by Ayobami Adebayo
Topics from a broken people's playlist by Chimeka Garricks
Couch Conversations: Topics inspired from Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This story inspires a conversation on self-pressure, mental health, fasting, our relationship with God, culture, race, and hope for the future. (Recorded January 2023)
Time Stamps:
01:05 Month Recap and Goals for 2023.
(Still relevant in 2024) 11:55 Book Introduction and Summary
16:54 Book Discussion
Couch Conversations: Topics inspired from 'Of This Our Country': Essays from some of Nigeria’s greatest writers, including Ayobami Adebayo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Bolu Babalola and more
This book inspires the topics discussed in this episode with personal essays from 24 Nigerian writers, and a more complete and authentic image of the country comes to light. The book delves into the complexities and paradoxes of patriotism, the influence of social class and privilege in Nigerian society, the tension between traditional customs and the diasporic way of life, and the potency of storytelling and its intrinsic association with Nigeria’s history.
In this collection, highly acclaimed and award-winning writers share their unique memories and experiences of Nigeria, providing an insider's perspective of a country whose influence can be felt worldwide.
With essays from Nels Abbey, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi Daré, Inua Ellams
Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, Caleb Femi, Helon Habila, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Anietie Isong, Okey Ndibe, Chigozie Obioma, Irenosen Okojie, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe and Hafsa Zayyan.
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste
Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe
Hosts: Temi and Dumebi
The One who knows me by Joan Embola
This book is the first in Joan Embola's sovereign love series. A Christian romance novel that reminds us why we must hold unto God in hard seasons and not run from Him.
In it, we followed Teeyana and Jayden on a rough journey through the familiar streets of hope, loss, anguish, anger, and grace.
If anything, it reveals that having control is exhausting, and we should try giving it up to the only one who knows us.
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the book and share our stories as related to the themes of the book. It’s a different book from any that we have read and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Let us know your thoughts by DM on Instagram @caught_readhanded. Thank you for listening.
Wahala by Nikki May
A story of friendship and betrayal.
My sister the serial killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Yinka, where is your huzband? By Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
A bigger Picture: My fight to bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis by Vanessa Nakate
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
10.20.20: Our thoughts on End sars (The importance of History, Nigerians relocating abroad and the future of Nigeria and its government).
Let us know your thoughts on instagram @caught_readhanded. If you have any feedback, please let us know by DM on Instagram. We hope you have a good month!
Nearly all the men in Lagos are mad by Damilare Kuku
An adventure through this exciting book filled with short stories and gist. Hosts: Dumebi, Comfort, Temi, and Moyo.
Happiness Like Water by Chinelo Okparanta
A deep dive into this collection of short stories and a reflection on our lives with our hosts: Dumebi, Comfort and Temi.
Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
An in-depth review with stories from Dumebi and Temi
Everything Good Will Come by Sefi Atta
Mini Episode: Life transforming advice that has stuck with us
Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
Mini Episode: Fear and Phobia
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
I do not come to you by chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Mini episode: Sharing Our Journey with Body Confidence
Friendship: How to make friends in a new place and how to be a good friend.
Ghana must go by Taiye Selasi
Love in Color by Bolu Babalola
Hosts: Comfort, Dumebi and Moyo
Mini Episode: Love Languages and how they affect our relationships
Daughters who walk this path by Yejide Kilanko
Hosts: Dumebi, Comfort, Ibie, Osahon, Moyo
Week Recap: First hand experience with the Volcanic Eruption in St. Vincent, Lockdown in another country and more
This is a special episode.
Mini Episode: Thoughts on Prenuptial agreements
Mini episode: Relocation and Culture Shock
A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Mini episode: Can boys and girls be best friends?
Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 6: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Another episode with our insights from this incredible book.