Joan Thatiah

🌼Founder @bookszetu
🌼Award winning author of ten books
🌼 Journalist
🌼Womanist

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@Mimzlachic @NuriaStore Thank you!

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And then, one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them.

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@thonindire @NuriaStore This can be arranged. Please DM.

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@Mercy_Mbuge @NuriaStore Keep going.

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Happy reading!

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@NuriaStore Thankyou for this😁
Cant wait to do a review!!!
@JoanThatiah you are a legend♥️

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and found pieces of themselves in their stories.

To everyone at Hekaya Book Club thank you for choosing Mad Women, for your warmth, and for giving the book such a beautiful home for an afternoon.

My heart is full. (2/2)

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What a Saturday.

I had the absolute pleasure of spending the afternoon with Hekaya Book Club as we discussed Mad Women.

There is something magical about sitting in a room full of readers who have lived with your characters, argued about their choices, laughed at the chaos 1/2

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Nuria Nyali Beach Bookclub.

You can joint if you are in Mombasa.

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My goodness!

I love you right back!

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Receive your flowers @JoanThatiah

I have officially read and finished every book you have written👌🏾

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If you're in Nairobi or Mombasa and have been meaning to read Mad Women, consider this your sign. Grab a copy and join the conversation from wherever you are.

To Beach Book Club and Hekaya Book Club, thank you for choosing Mad Women. I can't wait to hear what you think. (2/2

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lThis Saturday, 13th, Mad Women will be making its way into two incredible reading circles at the same time.

In Mombasa, the wonderful Beach Book Club in Nyali will be diving into the book, while in Nairobi, Hekaya Book Club will be doing the same. (1/2)

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especially emerging ones, is not just about rewarding talent. It is about investing in the future of Kenyan storytelling. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. May this be one of many milestones on your writing journey. (3/3)

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This weekend, I had the privilege of serving as Guest of Honour at the Wanderer's Path Publishers Short Story Award 2026.

It was a beautiful event and a reminder that stories still matter. In a time when attention is fragmented and creative work is often undervalued, (1/3)

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awards like these tell Kenyan writers that their voices are important, their work is being seen, and their stories deserve a place in our national conversation.

Every thriving literary culture is built on encouragement, opportunity, and recognition. Celebrating writers, (2/3)

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Newest by @JoanThatiah

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Confessions Of Nairobi Men by Joan Thatiah

Confessions of Nairobi Men is a culmination of three years Joan Thatiah has spent having candid conversations with men living in Nairobi.

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📍Links Arcade first floor-Nyali,Mombasa
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Is there anything better than relaxing in a hammock with a good book?

My 4th book by Joan Thatiah.

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An irresistible addiction is it not? 📚🔥

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What are you reading this weekend?

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So glad you enjoyed the read!

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Never gone through a book so fast. @JoanThatiah this was a good triggering read. I have a lot to say. Idk if I am angry, triggered or in need of therapy 🥴
I just know only God can tame me now.
The society hates to see first born daughters become what they are, defiant! 😫