sometimes a book is 5 star because its a masterpiece. sometimes its a 5 star because it made my brain release serotonin. and sometimes its a 5 star because it made me cry my eyes out. all of them are equally valid.
I read A Spell of Good Things, a couple of year ago. It left me so deeply sad that I stopped reading African novels. My favourite part about reading had always been characters that excite me and make laugh or applaud their brilliance. Which sadly I could not find in African books
im against sex work not in a “sex workers are sluts and degenerates” way but in a “we should live in a society in which exploiting our bodies is not necessary for survival” type of way
According to the conversation sex has to have consequences of which the said consequences are children. So based on that for some of you children are "punishment" you get for having sex. Finally explains why some of you are terrible parents.
Will you be in Nanyuki on 11th or 12th? Please pop into Maina Boniface's studio for a preview of this upcoming exhibition. Come and be part of the growing Nanyuki art scene.
I hate when people misconstrue something I do or say as disrespect, like I’m very direct with disrespect I wouldn’t even leave no room for you to question it
I placed my lips on the crook of her neck, and she moaned, holding me tighter by the waist. When our lips finally met, she kissed me hungrily, as if she’d been waiting for this all along.
Chinelo Okparanta, Under the Udala Trees
Heyy guys.. I will be hosting an introduction to reading & enjoying poetry Tomorrow 5:30 pm to 8 pm.
Let me know what you find difficult or intimidating about poetry...
Location: Wine and Spine Nanyuki (Nanyuki Mall first floor)