A Place Called HellRuqayyah: [00:00:00] Well, hello there. Welcome to reading with R and today, as I promised on the last episode, I have a sister shaped surprise. Drum roll please.Ladies and gentlemen, we have with us. Hauwa Hala Nuraddeen, my

A Review of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Sep 19th, 2022 11m 36s

Homegoing by Yaa GyasiWell, hello there. Welcome to another episode of reading with R. I am Ruqayyah Nabage your host extraordinaire, podcaster extraordinaire, reader extra-ordinaire people. So on this podcast, we review books, we fan girl over

A Review of Slammed by Collen Hoover

Aug 21st, 2022 12m 40s

On this episode of Reading with R, Ruqayyah reviews the book Slammed by Colleen Hoover. The novel propelled her into the world of poetry, particularly slam poetry. Listen to the show to find out how?The views and opinions expressed on this podc

A review of Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough

Jul 24th, 2022 9m 27s

In this episode, Ruqayyah lets her inner fangirl out as she reviews the book Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough. Find out what she thinks.SleeplessWell, hello there. Welcome back to another episode of Reading with R. Another month, another episode. I

A Review of Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi

Jun 25th, 2022 14m 44s

In this episode, Ruqayyah reviews yet another book about twins — Ghana must go by Taiye Selasi. The author’s Nigerian and Ghanian heritage is evident in its pages as she weaves a tale about family and all forms of love. Find out what Ruqayyah h

A Review of The Vanishing Half by Brit Benett

May 26th, 2022 19m 17s

In this episode of Reading With R, Ruqayyah reviews Brit Bennett’s novel, The Vanishing Half. Join her as she delves into the world of two twins in a tale about colorism.Be sure to vote for next month’s book from the list below.Ghana Must Go -

A review of Butter, Honey, Pig, Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi

Apr 28th, 2022 16m 4s

Reading With R returns in this second season with a review of Francesca Ekwuyasi’s book, Butter, Honey, Pig, Bread. It is the story of a mother and her twin daughters, spanning across three continents. Listen to the show to find out what Ruqayy

A Review of The Last Black Unicorn

Sep 14th, 2021 10m 19s

In this episode, Ruqayyah reviews a book by Tiffany Haddish. For the first time, she explores a nonfiction. And boy, did she love it?Please enjoy!

A Review of The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue

Aug 13th, 2021 12m 53s

Join Ruqqayah as she shares her love for the book The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue by Victoria E. Schwab. The genre-defying tale took her breath away and might just do the same to you when you hear about it.It's another good one.

A Review of Sofia Khan is NOT Obliged

Jul 15th, 2021 14m 4s

Join Ruqqayah as she reviews Sofia Khan is NOT Obliged by Ayisha Malik. This time she gets deep into it and if you've got a thing for spoilers, tread lightly.Enjoy!

A Review of Daughters who walk this Path

Jun 4th, 2021 13m 37s

Join Ruqqayah as she reviews the book Daughters who walk this Path by Yejide Kilanko. She deliberates on issues of abuse and shares her insight into the main themes of the story.