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When We See Each OtherBook Club, Vol. 2: ‘Bitter’ by Akwaeke EmeziNikkiesha McLeod is joined by Iman Carter and Christopher Silverberg to discuss ‘Bitter,' the speculative fiction/young adult novel by Nigerian non-binary author Akwaeke Emezi – and sequel to ‘Pet,’ which was covered in WWSEO Book Club, Vol. 1.===Iman and Christopher are participants, along with Nikkie, in writing workshops organized by Cave Canem, a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets. Visit https://cavecanempoets.org/ for more information on the organization.===ABOUT BITTER:From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to...2025-06-101h 18
When We See Each OtherBook Club, Vol. 1: 'Pet' by Akwaeke EmeziNikkiesha is joined by Serena Oduro and Christopher Silverberg to discuss 'Pet,' the speculative fiction/young adult novel by Nigerian non-binary author Akwaeke Emezi.===Serena and Christopher are participants, along with Nikkie, in writing workshops organized by Cave Canem, a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets. Visit https://cavecanempoets.org/ for more information on the organization.===ABOUT PET:-NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST-STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER -ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME...2025-01-171h 12
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Giada-Ahane(pdf DOWNLOAD) Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir BY Akwaeke Emezi in Kindlestart Download or Read ebook Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir Written by Akwaeke Emezi pdf Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free Visit Book Here 👉 https://opusbooklibs.blogspot.com/id/B08QRVZH3D Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : "A full-throated and provocative memoir in letters from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Death of Vivek Oji, "a dazzling literary talent whose works cut to the quick of the spiritual self" (Esquire). "I want to write as if I am free," Akwaeke Emezi declares in the opening of this...2024-11-2100 min
African StoriesFreshwater by Akwaeke Emezi"Freshwater" by Akwaeke Emezi, a groundbreaking novel that blends myth and reality to explore the complexities of identity and the human psyche. Following the journey of Ada, a young woman navigating the struggles of her multiple selves, Emezi intricately weaves themes of spirituality, trauma, and transformation. Set against the backdrop of Nigeria and the U.S., this lyrical narrative delves into the tensions between cultural heritage and personal evolution. With its unique storytelling and rich symbolism, "Freshwater" challenges conventional notions of self and invites readers to reflect on the fluidity of existence.2024-10-3014 min
Books with BetsyEpisode 22 - A Little Bit of Everything with Leah @DishingonBooksOn this episode, Leah, @Dishingonbooks on Instagram, and I discuss our shared love of intense reads, how to find more books that open up the world, and her love for the Women’s Prize. We also give a lot of recommendations for books that are not for everyone but hit both of us in just the right spot.
Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in a...2024-10-071h 02
Be a Cactus PodcastBanned Books Week: Akwaeke EmeziHi Friends!It’s officially Banned Books Week. I’ve been ‘celebrating’ for several weeks now, posting on specific books that have been challenged often and over time, showing why librarians fight to have them in the collection (links at the end of this post). Today I want to discuss a more recent author—Akwaeke Emezi— and the issue of erasure through book banning. I realized as I was gathering information that I also want to discuss Isabel Wilkerson’s nonfiction. So—I may continue with this series into October. It’s not like the problem is going a...2024-09-2223 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineLITTLE ROT by Akwaeke Emezi, read by Adepero Oduye, Chukwudi IwujiAdepero Oduye and Chukwudi Iwuji perform Akwaeke Emezi’s novel told by a group of characters who are all connected by the events of a single night. AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester tells host Jo Reed about what she describes as one of the most whirlwind stories she’s listened to all year. In an unnamed city in Nigeria, Kalu attends a sex party to help him forget that his girlfriend, Aima, has just left him. But everything goes wrong, and Kalu finds himself sucked into the city’s seedy underbelly with no way out. The narrators work together to draw lis...2024-09-1708 min
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The StacksEp. 324 The Psychology of Evil with Akwaeke EmeziAuthor and multimedia artist Akwaeke Emezi joins us with their latest novel Little Rot, set in the underworld of a Nigerian city. We unpack the psychology of evil, and what is interesting to Akwaeke about exploring different genres. We also discuss their moral boundaries when it comes to writing about difficult subjects.The Stacks Book Club selection for June is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. We will discuss the book on June 26th with Melissa Mogollon.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast...2024-06-191h 00
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookLittle Rot: A Novel Audiobook by Akwaeke EmeziListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 729843
Title: Little Rot: A Novel
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Adepero Oduye, Chukwudi Iwuji
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9:09:56
Language: English
Release date: 06-18-24
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Literary Fiction, Psychological
Summary:
“A masterwork…mesmerizing…We come away troubled, unsettled — and in some subtle way changed.”–The New York Times
'The perfect steamy read for those hot summer nights.' –People
A thrilling new novel from the bestselling, award-winning, visionary Akwaeke Emezi
One weekend.
The elite underbelly of a Nigerian city.
A party that goes awry.
A tangle...2024-06-199h 09
Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalLittle Rot: A Novel by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/729843to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Little Rot: A Novel
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Adepero Oduye, Chukwudi Iwuji
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Psychological
Publisher's Summary:
“A masterwork…mesmerizing…We come away troubled, unsettled — and in some subtle way changed.”–The New York Times 'The perfect steamy read for those hot summer nights.' –People A thrilling new novel from the bestselling, award-winning, visionary Akwaeke Emezi One weekend. The elite underbelly of a Nigerian city. A party that goes awry. A tangled web of sex and lies and corruption that leaves no one u...2024-06-189h 09
Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalLittle Rot: A Novel by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/729843 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Little Rot: A Novel Author: Akwaeke Emezi Narrator: Adepero Oduye, Chukwudi Iwuji Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 9 minutes Release date: June 18, 2024 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: “A masterwork…mesmerizing…We come away troubled, unsettled — and in some subtle way changed.”–The New York Times 'The perfect steamy read for those hot summer nights.' –People A thrilling new novel from the bestselling, award-winning, visionary Akwaeke Emezi One weekend. The elite underbelly of a Nigerian city. A party that goes awry. A tangled web of sex and lies and corruption that leaves no...2024-06-1810 min
StackedAkwaeke Emezi: Creativity, Heritage & SelfhoodJoin us for the penultimate episode of the season as we explore identity, gender fluidity, and the power of creative expression through the works of the inimitable Akwaeke Emezi. We'll be discussing the semi-autobiographical "Freshwater," the passionate romance "You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty", and the memoir "Dear Senthuran."Follow us on instagram: thestackedpodSign up for our newsletter: Stacked WeeklyProduced by AiAi Studios:www.aiaistudios.comhttps://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ Hosted on Acast. See acast...2024-04-1839 min
De letterfretters8. 'The Death of Vivek Oji' van Akwaeke Emezi: van feeërieke allianties tot toevallige passantenDe letterfretters zijn te gast in restaurant 'The Death of Vivek Oji'. Daar schotelde chef Akwaeke Emezi heel wat lekkers voor: suikerzoete pannenkoeken, clandestiene foto's en recursieve zeesterren.
Cover art door Lise Van Acker (@prof.prutser) en Lander Kesteloot
Jingle door Charline Ketels en Ulrik Van Hecke2024-04-131h 04
The Hidden BookcasePet by Akwaeke EmeziIt's spooky month at The Hidden Bookcase! Our first read is Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, chosen by Sorren. Let's talk selective mutism, speculative futures, and surrealism.
Content warnings: Discussions of murder, prison, religious oppression, panic attacks, behanding/disembodied limbs, and abstract references to structural ableism, transphobia, queerphobia, and CSA.
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So Many Damn Books210: Jennifer Baker (FORGIVE ME NOT) & Akwaeke Emezi's PETJennifer Baker steps into the physical reality of the Damn Library and thankfully brings along her infectious laugh and passion for books. We chat all about the long road of writing her new novel Forgive Me Not, her hopes for how it’s received, and how curiosity drives her fiction while anger can drive her nonfiction. Plus, she brought along Akwaeke Emezi’s incredible Pet. A perfect visit!contribute! https://patreon.com/smdbfor drink recipes, book lists, and more, visit: somanydamnbooks.commusic: Disaster Magic(https://soundcloud.com/disaster-magic)...2023-09-271h 00
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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubFreshwater by Akwaeke Emezi with Sophie DukerThis week's book guest is Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi.Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and high priestess of a sexy cult - Sophie Duker - to discuss spirits, Jesus, death of the author, Dua Lipa and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: This book contains reference to suicide, self harm, sexual abuse and rape. Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Sara’s debut novel Weir...2023-09-2142 min
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PALM WINE CENTRAL PODCASTLove and War: Navigate the Complexities of Romance; Book Review "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty" by Akwaeke EmeziIn this episode, we discuss the book review of "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi. We talk about the following key themes:
Love and war: The book explores the idea that all is fair in love and war. We discuss how this theme can be applied to our own lives, and whether it is always ethical to do whatever it takes to get what we want in love.
Platonic attraction: The book also deals with the issue of platonic attraction. We talk about how to navigate platonic attraction when you are in a...2023-08-251h 27
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The Reading Black Girls PodcastYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziWe're back at it again with one of our funniest videos we've ever recorded hands down!! This episode is about You Made A Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. The novel takes place five years following the passing of visual artist Feyi Adekola's husband, she begins contemplating the possibility of finding love again as she casually dates before embarking on a potentially serious relationship with Nasir Blake, a well-connected consultant.2023-08-0442 min
ijustreadthisbook--the podcast25- You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziOnce I've received enough recommendations, I had to see what the hype was all about. And the hype held.
4 STARS for me because there is only so much mess I can take but a solid 5 STARS from Sherrell.
Will definitely read more by Emezi because they write in a variety of genres and those are my favorite kind of authors.
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'Better Luck Next Time' is available for pre-order via e-books.
https://books2read.com/u/3R59ox
Physical copies...2023-04-2737 min
The Friendly City Books PodcastListen Up - March Audiobook FavoritesHere at Friendly City Books, we are big believers in the power of audiobooks, and Caroline is an especially big fan.-At the beginning of the year, Caroline started a personal project of documenting her favorite audiobooks from each month, and has complied them into one libro.fm playlist. At the end of the year, she plans to use the playlist as a way to reflect on what she has listened to and find her best of the best audiobooks of 2023.-Caroline's favorite audiobooks of March 2023 are:The...2023-04-2028 min
Menace II Book SocietyM2BS #11: Charisse is reading too many books and a review of Instructions for Dancing by Nicola YoonIn this episode, Charisse isn't sober, her brain hurts from reading too many books, and she sings y'all a little diddly. JaLessa talks about the MS walk the menaces are participating in on Saturday, and they review Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon.
Books Mentioned:
Reel x Kennedy Ryan
Cemetery Boys x Aiden Thomas
Dear Senthuran x Akwaeke Emezi
A Million Quiet Revolutions x Robin Gox
Bitter x Akwaeke Emezi
Pet x Akwaeke Emezi
One to Watch x Kate Stayman-London2023-03-231h 18
Not Your Mom's Romance Book ClubYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziEllen and Mom discuss exceptional food, emotional complications, and encountering grief in You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. Plus, kitchen shenanigans and having to put up with Ellen's moaning. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast2023-02-061h 04
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-OWWR End of the Year FavoritesSend us a text2022 is coming to an end so Hannah and Laura have decided to share their favorite things that they have read and watched this year! We will be back to OWWR regularly scheduled programming with The Murderbot in 2023!! Colin Bridgerton forever...Media Mentions: Babel by R.F. KuangThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. Kuang@awellreadsoul on InstagramLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki@jonesandthebooksFiction Fans podcastEv...2022-12-281h 19
Another Book on the Shelf109 - Pet by Akwaeke EmeziIn Episode 109, Gen and Jette discuss Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. We absolutely loved this one and are now planning on reading everything Emezi has written, including Bitter, the prequel story to Pet.
Show Notes:
This episode is in keeping with our annual December tradition of replacing a discussion about a certain series featuring a certain boy wizard in favour of queer, and especially trans, stories. Check out last year's discussion of A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee, and our episode on Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas from the year before that.
The name...2022-12-0757 min
TBR LowdownWe Discuss You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi, Our November Book Club PickHi Friends. In this episode of TBR Lowdown:
We Discuss You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi, Our November Book Club Pick
Highlights:
🎙 Sometimes grief can bring people together.
🎙 Was Nasir manipulating Feyi?
🎙 Everyone needs a best friend like Joy.
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Future Fables'The River Cat's Brother' by Akwaeke EmeziEmezi's Future Fable highlights the importance of accepting help from others.Akwaeke Emezi has won a plethora of prestigious awards, and have been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine as a 2021 Next Generation Leader. Their most recent novel, You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, was released in 2022.Artwork by Chioma Ebinama2022-10-0606 min
Book Squad GoalsBSG #71: You Made A Fool of Death with Your Podcast / Akwaeke Emezi's You Made A Fool of DeathOh listener, why did you have to go and make a fool of death with your (insert noun here)? This week, the Squad discusses Akwaeke Emezi’s romance novel “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty,” and that last sentence was just a little taste of all the bad jokes we make about this title. We also get into genre tropes, grief, and the instantaneous orgasm, and we even make time to read some Goodreads reviews. What did you think of this book? We’d LOVE to hear from you, so please drop us a line at thesquad@booksqua...2022-09-061h 20
Reading MaterialsS04 E02 - You Made A Fool Of Death With Your BeautyContinuing the theme of recent publications, Akwaeke Emezi's new book "You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty" gives us some real food for thought as we grapple with some interesting issues through the medium of a rather unexpected romance! Described on Emezi's Instagram account as "horny bisexual chaos", we certainly had some Thoughts and Feelings - join us to discover this rather unusual novel and see if you agree with our assessment!
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Life Updates
03:00 - Spoiler Warning
15:32 - The Blurb
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Books and the CityIf that was on Spotify, I'd click itFirst things first, don't forget to come to Emily's fan club book club meeting tomorrow, 8/9, at 8pmET -- she's discussing the book club pick (by one of her faves) in today's episode, so keep listening for a taste of that! Also in this ep: Kayla announces her August book club book, the gals discuss band names, & Libby is MIA as she recovers from covid instead of infecting her cohosts 😇 Thank you so much for listening! You can get your BATC merch (including the hot new summer merch!) here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we’...2022-08-0840 min
Litteraturhusets podkastSkeive klassikere: «Pet» og «Bitter»«Pet» og «Bitter» av Akwaeke Emezi, foredrag ved Lara Okafor.Hva er koblingene mellom spekulativ fiksjon og den ekte kampen for en bedre verden? Ungdomsromanene Pet (2019) og Bitter (2022) handler begge om livet i byen Lucille, henholdsvis etter og før det blir et utopisk samfunn. Akwaeke Emezi har bygget verdenen på arbeidet til aktivisten Mariame Kaba, som jobber med fengselsavskaffelse, å støtte ungdomsledelse og å gjøre slutt på vold. I Pet og Bitter utforsker Emezi veien mot et ideelt samfunn, og det harde arbeidet man må gjøre for å holde monstrene vekk også når alle tror at kampen er vunnet....2022-08-0740 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 65- Oh. I Should've Seen This Coming. (The Dragon Republic)Send us a textWe are "blazing through" the discussion of The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang. We are already covering part 1 of the second book, The Dragon Republic! We love a problematic but logical character, and also enjoy the back stories we are getting on some of the other characters. But before we get to that; Laura is hooked on a new author after reading the first of their work, and is in love with a walrus that's been making headlines. Hannah is possibly concussed after hitting a wall...literally. She loves what Girls5E...2022-08-031h 58
Late To ItFreshwater by Akwaeke Emezi and A Safe Girl to Love by Casey PlettKirsty and Naomi discuss two books about life and gender: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi and A Safe Girl to Love by Casey Plett.
Other books mentioned:
The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight
China Room by Sunjeev Sahota2022-06-081h 07
Book StewBahni Turpin Records Akwaeke Emezi’s YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTYWatch talented narrator Bahni Turpin read an excerpt from YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY by Akwaeke Emezi.
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A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and “one of our greatest living writers” (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive story about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss.
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First Draft: A Dialogue on WritingAkwaeke EmeziAkwaeke Emezi is the author of the New York Times best seller The Death of Vivek Oji, which was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize, Pet, a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People’s literature and Freshwater, which was named a New York Times Notable Book and shortlisted for the PEN/Hemmingway Award, the New York Public Library Young Lion’s Fiction Award and The Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. They were selected as a 5 Under 35 Honoree by the National Book Foundation. Emezi’s new novel is called You Made a Fool of Death with Your...2022-05-301h 00
Poured OverAkwaeke Emezi on YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY“I had a dream about them. I have like these really cinematic dreams. And I woke up from this one. And I was like, this is a fantastic, messy little story, this is a love triangle that I want to read about. I want to—as a reader, as a viewer—I want to see this play out. And the only way I could get it to play out was to you know, write it.” Critically acclaimed author Akwaeke Emezi (Freshwater, The Death of Vivek Oji, and Pet, among other novels) delivers a page-turning modern romance in their fabulous new novel...2022-05-2443 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/552951to listen full audiobooks.
Title: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 21
Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 10
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick “A love story like no other, and this one…will have you gripped from page one.” —Vogue “An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality.” —The New York Times Book Review A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist...2022-05-249h 57
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/552951 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel Author: Akwaeke Emezi Narrator: Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 57 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 10 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A Good Morning America Buzz Pick “A love story like no other, and this one…will have you gripped from page one.” —Vogue “An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality.” —The New York Times Book Review A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award fin...2022-05-2403 min
Experience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel Audiobook by Akwaeke EmeziListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 552951
Title: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:57:29
Language: English
Release date: 05-24-22
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Black Literature, Contemporary
Summary:
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick
“A love story like no other, and this one…will have you gripped from page one.” —Vogue
“An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality.” —The New York Times Book Review
A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and...2022-05-249h 57
Book Lounge by LibbyInterview with Akwaeke Emezi, author of You Made a Fool of Death with Your BeautyOn today's episode, Joe is joined by multidisciplinary artist and writer Akwaeke Emezi, to talk about their debut romance title, You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty, out May 24 from Atria Books. They talk about selling film rights (and the slowness of the Hollywood machine), creating art AND book jackets, their TikTok For You Pages, and Abbott Elementary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-2350 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 57- This Timeline Totally Holds Up (A Memory of Light)Send us a textLaura has read two books that she considers her favorite this year and wants everyone to read them. Editing Laura is embarrassed by Laura saying "understanded" instead of understood (and hearing her brain fog out loud multiple times during the episode). Hannah is discussing her books in themes. This week's theme is books by Nigerian authors. Hannah is also gearing up to read a bunch of books chosen by Laura for Laura's birthday month. Hannah and Laura also plan a Doctor Who buddy watch. Then we cover the next section of A Memory...2022-05-111h 27
Radio SavannahBitter van Akwaeke EmeziBitter van Akwaeke Emezi
In deze nieuwe aflevring bespreken we het laatste boek van een opkomende literaire held: Akwaeke Emezi. In hun nieuwe YA roman Bitter stappen we in de wereld van activisme, gemeenschapsvorming, en de kracht van kunst. Luister mee hoe Suzanne en Lola fangirlen over deze verfrissend genuanceerde verbeelding van jongeren en activisme. Wil je meekletsen met Lola en Suzanne? Laat het ons weten op Instagram, Twitter en Facebook en gebruik #RadioSavannah. Voor (lees)tips en fanmail zijn we ook te bereiken op info@savannahbay.nl. De Radio Savannah theme song werd gemaakt door Guflux. Het logo is gemaakt...2022-04-2246 min
Na miły book - podcast literacki#63 Śmierć Viveka Ojiego, Akwaeke EmeziVivek Oji umrze – wiemy to już od pierwszego zdania. To opowieść druzgocąca, przejmująco bolesna, a mimo to przepełniona miłością i marzeniem o wolności, marzeniem w pewnym sensie spełnionym. Akwaeke Emezi pisze o Nigerii, ale podobne historie wydarzyły się w prawie każdym miejscu na świecie. Tylko w innym czasie. Tłum. Rafał Lisowski, Wydawnictwo Filtry.2022-04-1027 minBehind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineBITTER by Akwaeke Emezi, read by Bahni TurpinBahni Turpin is the perfect narrator for this YA coming-of-age story about love and revolution from Nigerian author Akwaeke Emezi. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this prequel to PET. Seventeen-year-old Bitter finally feels safe at her boarding school for artistic teenagers. She’s initially wary of joining her friends’ protests, but when she calls a terrifying angel out of her drawing, she’s finally drawn into the fight. Every character in this short audiobook has depth, and Turpin skillfully brings each one to life, their voices becoming familiar as listeners are drawn fully into Bitter’s world. Rea...2022-03-0205 min
Skylight Books Podcast SeriesABOUT THE AUTHOR: Akwaeke EmeziJoin us this episode as author Akwaeke Emezi talks to Skylight's own Natalie Freeman about their career and their upcoming book, Bitter:
After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille.
Bitter’s instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus . . . but her friends aren’t willing to settle for a world that’s so far away from wh...2022-02-0240 min
Tandem Collective TalksTandem Talks… 2022 Book ReleasesIn this episode, Jen talks to two industry professionals (Ana Sampson McLaughlin from Quercus and Grace Brown from John Murray) as well as two bookstagrammers (@whatellisreadnext and @HorrorHan) about their most anticipated 2022 reads and screen adaptations.Books mentioned:Grace @gracefulchaptersMemphis - Tara M StringfellowMeantime - Frankie BoyleBad Actors - Mick HeronThis Is Gonna End In Tears - LIza KlaussmanThis is Not a Pity Memoir - Abi MorganEllis @whatellisreadnextWayward - Chuck Wendig2022-01-2547 min
CanonicalReview: The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziWe kick off our series on Contemporary Nigerian Fiction with Awkwaeke Emezi's second novel The Death of Vivek Oji. Disguised as a murder mystery, the novel is actually a story of sexual awakening in conservative Nigeria. We talked about our expectations for the novel and why, ultimately, it left us wanting more.
This is the first episode in our Contemporary Nigerian Fiction series. We will also review and discuss Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo in forthcoming episodes.
Join our book club discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cano...2021-08-2027 min
The Root Presents: It's Lit!44. Exploring the Ethereal With Akwaeke EmeziThis week we're talking with artist and New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi. Akwaeke has been a rising star in the literary world with popular novels like Freshwater and The Death of Vivek Oji. Now, Akwaeke has published their first memoir called Dear Senthuran, which is an evocative telling of a creative spirit making their way in a human world. Listen to hear Akwaeke discuss Igbo spirituality, how they hope the Black community will start to see trans people, and why they chose to work exclusively with Black media for the publicity of this book.See...2021-07-2242 min
This Is the AuthorS6 E50: Akwaeke Emezi, Poppy Jamie, and Susan PiverS6 E50: In this episode, meet author Akwaeke Emezi, entrepreneur Poppy Jamie, and meditation teacher Susan Piver. These authors are thinking about some of the biggest questions in life, from identity to relationships. Tune in to hear Akwaeke Emezi on the experience of recording autobiographical stories, Poppy Jamie on the power of thought flexibility, and Susan Piver on the biggest questions about marriage.
Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/656282/dear-senthuran/
Happy Not Perfect by Poppy Jamie: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/652047/happy-not-perfect/
The Hard Questions by Susan Piver: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/293017/the-hard-questions/2021-07-0712 min
Blocked and ReportedEpisode 69: AND DURING PRIDEAfter Jesse offers a mass amnesty to the individuals he wrongly (?) blocked, Katie, in a surprising move, comes out in favor of murdering adorable innocent puppies with big watery eyes. Then, as part of the podcast's seemingly bottomless obsession with drama surrounding Nigerian novelists, the hosts discuss Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's viral essay about how horrible Online is and debate whether it's okay to attack her with machetes.(UPDATE: This essay provides a lot of background on Akwaeke Emezi and I'm annoyed we missed it while prepping this episode. We'll talk about it one way or another, either...2021-06-2057 min
Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/493762 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir Author: Akwaeke Emezi Narrator: Akwaeke Emezi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 44 minutes Release date: June 8, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: FEATURED ON THE COVER OF TIME MAGAZINE AS A 2021 NEXT GENERATION LEADER “A once-in-a-generation voice.” – Vulture “One of our greatest living writers.” – Shondaland A full-throated and provocative memoir in letters from the New York Times bestselling author, “a dazzling literary talent whose works cut to the quick of the spiritual self” (Esquire) In three critica...2021-06-0810 min
Forever Young Adult Book PlatePet by Akwaeke EmeziThis is Book Plate's discussion of Forever Young Adult's March 2021 book club pick, Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. Spoilers. Some swears. Music is Like Ah Boss by Machel Montano.
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The Colored Pages Book ClubEpisode 58: Akwaeke Emezi's "The Death of Vivek Oji" Part 2Welcome back, literary listeners, to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club! Join us as we finish the second half of Marci’s wonderful, amazing, and tragic pick, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi! Yes, tune in as we talk about the crown jewel of Crayola crayon packs, our Sesame Street/Netflix young adult television pitch, “Juxtaposition and Friends”, as well as the intersection of affection, attraction, expectations, and shame!Intro: 00:20 – 17:15Summary: 17:30 – 58:15Discussion: 58:25 - 1:43:00 In the discussion section, we briefly mentioned "She of the Mountains" by Vivek Shraya and "He Mel...2021-04-0800 min
Colored Pages Book ClubAkwaeke Emezi’s “The Death of Vivek Oji” Part 2Welcome back, literary listeners, to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club! Join us as we finish the second half of Marci’s wonderful, amazing, and tragic pick, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi! Yes, tune in as we talk about the crown jewel of Crayola crayon packs, our Sesame Street/Netflix young adult television pitch, “Juxtaposition and Friends”, as well as the intersection of affection, attraction, expectations, and shame!
Intro: 00:20 – 17:15
Summary: 17:30 – 58:15
Discussion: 58:25 - 1:43:00
In the discussion section, we briefly mentioned "She of the Mountains" by Vivek Shraya and "He Mel...2021-04-081h 42
Dragon BabiesPet, by Akwaeke EmeziWe’re visiting Lucille and its angels and monsters - we read Pet, by Akwaeke Emezi! Protagonist Jam, her best friend Redemption and a mysterious creature dubbed Pet seek out evil that lingers even in a supposed utopia. We revel in this nuanced, genre-defying coming of age story and explore the questions it brings up about human nature, restorative justice and children’s access to the unseen. Grace also admits to an entrenched Goodreads beef and Madeleine has some thoughts about ice cream. Listen in!Crow and Chestnut, signing out.CW: Broad discussion of child abus...2021-03-291h 21
The Colored Pages Book ClubAkwaeke Emezi's "Death of Vivek Oji" Part 1Hey cinnamon buns! Your favorite cheddar bay biscuits are back with another episode, this time talking about the deeply emotional and tragically beautiful story, "The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi! For those reading along, we read up to Chapter 13! Have a snack and kiki with us as we talk about Osita's not girlfriend, the spaces where we feel the most understood, and what gender liberation looks like!Intro/Icebreaker Question: 2:03 - 13:22Plot Summary: 13:47 - 41:10 (Content warning: mention of sexual violence and conversion therapy)Discussion: 41:28 - 1:16:34In the discussion section...2021-03-2500 minColored Pages Book ClubAkwaeke Emezi's "The Death of Vivek Oji" Part 1Hey cinnamon buns! Your favorite cheddar bay biscuits are back with another episode, this time talking about the deeply emotional and tragically beautiful story, "The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi! For those reading along, we read up to Chapter 13! Have a snack and kiki with us as we talk about Osita's not girlfriend, the spaces where we feel the most understood, and what gender liberation looks like!
Intro/Icebreaker Question: 2:03 - 13:22
Plot Summary: 13:47 - 41:10 (Content warning: mention of sexual violence and conversion therapy)
Discussion: 41:28 - 1:16:34
In the discussion section...2021-03-251h 18
The BookstoreThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziFirst - apologies for Corinne's sub par audio this week, but there were some issues on her end. It'll be back to normal next week. In this episode we discuss The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi and question our Western viewpoints on gender. Our next book discussion will be A Question of Power by Bessie Head, you may have to search some less common avenues to find that one. Get two months for the price of one at Libro.fm with code 'bookstore' at checkout. Website | Patreon2021-03-1642 min
Literary Lain PodcastBetween Akwaeke and Literary LainRi, gives her review of The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi.2021-01-1913 min
Literary Lain PodcastBetween Akwaeke and Literary LainRi, gives her review of The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alaina-latham/support2021-01-1913 min
Fly on the Wallin with Amber and BenSo Freshwater, So Clean (feat. Divya Balan) | Episode 8Akwaeke Emezi had their novel debut two years ago and was shortlisted for the transphobic Women’s Prize. Akwaeke, in powerful protest, decided to renege their newest novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, from the award. Take that Adele. We celebrate this incredible author and their debut novel Freshwater, a story about gods, Igbo spirituality and blood sacrifice. We are joined by our neighbor, Divya. Because neighbors read together.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/oct/05/akwaeke-emezi-shuns-womens-prize-request-for-details-of-sex-as-defined-by-law
https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/writer-and-artist-akwaeke-emezi-gender-transition-and-ogbanje.html
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/nov/15/freshwater-akwaeke-emezi-book-review-nigeria
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The Greenlight Bookstore PodcastEpisode QS21: Akwaeke Emezi + Rivers Solomon (October 15, 2020)Two award-winning authors return to Greenlight as Akwaeke Emezi discusses their highly anticipated new novel The Death of Vivek Oji in a lively conversation with Rivers Solomon. The two talk about the challenges of writing a book where the main character dies in the first chapter, the origins of the book in ideas of mis-gendering, the setting in the Nigeria of Emezi’s youth, biological vs. chosen families, and how "writing deviants" challenges people's concepts of themselves. (Recorded August 6, 2020) 2020-10-151h 03
Books Are My PeopleBooks Are My People - Episode #33On this episode, I talk about Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyWant to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more. You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Books Discussed: Hamnet – Maggie O’FalrrelThe Death Of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziEvolvin...2020-10-0519 min
Books and the City"Is It About Books Anymore, Or Is It Just About Sanity?"Happy Monday, friends! Welcome back to another episode, where we start by rehashing some recent fun Patreon bonus content. Then, we're getting into a fun fishbowl question (submitted by Kerry the fish - thanks, Kerry!) all about our very first memories. Find out who buried their trauma and who remembers it vividly. Read on for buy links, and remember you can always join the fan club here: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Shop all the books we’ve discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Visit our website at www.booksandthecitypod.com to make su...2020-09-281h 10
London Review Bookshop PodcastAkwaeke Emezi and Louisa Joyner: The Death of Vivek OjiIgbo and Tamil writer and artist Akwaeke Emezi's mesmerising first novel Freshwater was published to universal acclaim in 2018, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Their second book was Pet, a novel for young adults that raised difficult and pertinent questions about cultures of denial, and was described as ‘beautiful and genre-expanding’ in the New York Times. To mark the publication of their second novel for adults The Death of Vivek Oji, a heart-wrenching tale of one family’s discords and misunderstandings, the London Review Bookshop hosted a live online conversation between Akwaeke Emezi and their editor at Fab...2020-09-0948 min
Sentieri di libriEp. 5 Adebayo, Emezi, Braithwaite: tre voci nigeriane emergentiIn questa puntata parliamo di tre voci emergenti della letteratura nigeriana e dei loro libri di esordio: Ayobami Adebayo con Resta con me, Akwaeke Emezi con Acquadolce e Oynkan Braithwaite con Mia sorella è una serial killer. Per la trascrizione e gli approfondimenti: https://benedettadiamanti.com/sentieridilibri/?p=107Il TedTalk di Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, "The Danger of a Single Story": https://bit.ly/2Q642aHAkwaeke Emezi, Writers of Color Are Making Their Own Canon: https://bit.ly/3hX95GDPa Ikhide, Quick thoughts on Ayobami Adebayo’s Stay with Me: https://bit.ly/3bnNy7B2020-09-0319 min
Death, Sex & MoneyBooks We Love: Inside The Bubble With Akwaeke EmeziWriter and artist Akwaeke Emezi talks with me about their childhood in Nigeria, their brief stint in veterinary school, and how, these days, they've deemed themself "worthy of extravagance."
Watch the video of this live conversation here, thanks to our friends at The Greene Space. For the first two conversations in this series, you can watch or listen to Michael Arceneaux here, and watch or listen to Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman here. And be sure to check out Akwaeke's home on Instagram.
To find out about the next conversation in our series, and to get more recom...2020-08-261h 02
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory PodcastEpisode 107 - Pet by Akwaeke EmeziThis episode we talk about Pet by Akwaeke Emezi! There are lots of spoilers, plus discussions of ambiguity, language and communication, names, family, community, trust, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Announcements Matthew is streaming visual novels on Twitch (and archived on YouTube)! Here are some of his favourites Serre (with Meghan) Dungeons & Lesbians (with RJ) This...2020-08-181h 01
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Death of Vivek Oji: A Novel by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/410922 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Death of Vivek Oji: A Novel Author: Akwaeke Emezi Narrator: Yetide Badaki, Chukwudi Iwuji Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: August 4, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 24 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A Good Morning America Buzz Pick INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Electrifying.' — O: The Oprah Magazine Named a Best Book of 2020 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, USA TODAY, Vanity Fair, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Shondaland, Teen Vogue, Vulture, Lit Hub, Bustle, Electric Literature, and...2020-08-0410 min
LGBTQ&AAkwaeke Emezi: I Like to Talk About DeathAkwaeke Emezi talks about their new book, The Death of Vivek Oji (available August 4th). "I like to talk about death a lot...for a lot of queer people death really is a constant companion." LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. Want to recommend a future guest? Come find us on Twitter @lgbtqpod.2020-07-2828 minBook Squad GoalsBSG #34: Troubled Baby / Freshwater with Leah Rachel von EssenJoin the #BookSquad and special guest Leah Rachel von Essen for our #bookpisode about Akwaeke Emezi’s debut novel, Freshwater. We talk about the novel’s unique, nonlinear narrative structure, mental illness, the spirit world, gender and trauma. Then we get into some listener feedback on Circe and Nine Perfect Strangers and tell you about all of the great recaps, reviews and series on the #BookSquadBlog. Go to the movies and join us on November 18 for our next #othersode about Doctor Sleep, and read along for our next #bookpisode on American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson on December 2!Table of C...2019-11-041h 30
books – Nouvelle ELA Teaching ResourcesPet by Akwaeke Emezi feat. H.D. HunterThis week we’re chatting about Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. Our guest is author H.D. Hunter who has some great insight into this totally unique YA new release. (Transcript) In today’s episode… Pet by Akwaeke Emezi The people in the town of Lucille know that there are no monsters anymore – not since the angels came and took them all way. But when a creature from one of Jam’s mother’s paintings comes to life and declares it’s here to hunt a monster, Jam believes it. The creature tells Jam to call it ‘Pet’, and asks her to help it f...2019-09-1231 min
YA CafePet by Akwaeke Emezi feat. H.D. HunterThis week we’re chatting about Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. Our guest is author H.D. Hunter who has some great insight into this totally unique YA new release. (Transcript) In today’s episode… Pet by Akwaeke Emezi The people in the town of Lucille know that there are no monsters anymore – not since the angels came and took them all way. But when a creature from one of Jam’s mother’s paintings comes to life and declares it’s here to hunt a monster, Jam believes it. The creature tells Jam to call it ‘Pet’, and asks her to help it find...2019-09-1231 min
Enhance Your Knowledge Through the Magic of Full AudiobookPet Audiobook by Akwaeke EmeziListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 367188
Title: Pet
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Christopher Myers
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:33:34
Language: English
Release date: 09-10-19
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Fiction, Teen, LGBTQ+
Summary:
National Book Award Finalist
Stonewall Book Award Winner
'[A] beautiful, genre-expanding debut...Pet is a nesting doll of creative possibilities.' (The New York Times)
The award-winning, genre-defying novel by the New York Times best-selling author of The Death of Vivek Oji that explores themes of identity and justice and asks: How do you share the truth when the world around...2019-09-105h 33
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Psychological[German] - Süßwasser (Ungekürzt) by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/401188 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Süßwasser (Ungekürzt) Author: Akwaeke Emezi Narrator: Julia Nachtmann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 27 minutes Release date: September 6, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: Akwaeke Emezi erkundet in ihrem von Kritik und Publikum gefeierten Debüt Süßwasser, wie es ist, ein gespaltenes Ich zu haben. Und sie zeigt gleichzeitig, wie wir alle unsere verschiedenen Identitäten laufend konstruieren. Ein Buch von wilder Energie und schlangenartiger Eleganz - die Geburt einer neuen ungebändigten literarischen Stimme. Ada wäch...2019-09-0603 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Psychological[German] - Süßwasser (Ungekürzt) by Akwaeke EmeziPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/401188to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Süßwasser (Ungekürzt)
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Julia Nachtmann
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes
Release date: September 6, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Psychological
Publisher's Summary:
Akwaeke Emezi erkundet in ihrem von Kritik und Publikum gefeierten Debüt Süßwasser, wie es ist, ein gespaltenes Ich zu haben. Und sie zeigt gleichzeitig, wie wir alle unsere verschiedenen Identitäten laufend konstruieren. Ein Buch von wilder Energie und schlangenartiger Eleganz - die Geburt einer neuen ungebändigten literarischen Stimme. Ada wächst i...2019-09-067h 27The BookstorePet by Akwaeke EmeziThis week we are reviewing the forthcoming Young Adult/Middle Grade book by Akwaeke Emezi, Pet. Our next book discussion is The Book of X by Sarah Rose Etter. Find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us.2019-09-0322 min
Let Your Ears Embark on a Adventure with Free AudiobookFreshwater Audiobook by Akwaeke EmeziListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 389865
Title: Freshwater
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Akwaeke Emezi
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:43:32
Language: English
Release date: 12-27-18
Publisher: W.F. Howes
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction
Summary:
Feeling explodes through the language of this scalding novel, heralding the arrival of a fierce new literary voice.
Ada was born with one foot on the other side. Having prayed her into existence, her parents Saul and Saachi struggle to deal with the volatile and contradictory spirits peopling their troubled girl. When Ada comes of age and heads to college, the...2018-12-276h 43
MisReadBest Books of 2018Join us as we look back on our favorite books of the year and what we are planning to read in 2019!
Time Stamps:
Favorite movies: 6:00
Favorite music: 6:52
Favorite podcasts: 16:00
Best books of 2018: 20:08
Memorable books of 2018: 33:42
2019 TBR: 46:18
Books mentioned:
- How to love a Jamaican, Alexia Arthur’s
- If Beale street could talk, James Baldwin
- Widow Basquiat, Jennifer Clement
- Heads of the colored people, Nafissa Thompson-Spires
- Freshwater, Akwaeke Emezi ** See note below
- Circe, Madeleine Miller
- A Lucky Man, Jamel Brinkley
- The 7 spiritual laws of success, Deepak Chopra
- Sister Outsider, Audre Lorde
- Motherhood by...2018-12-201h 00
Litquake's Lit CastAkwaeke Emezi: Lit Cast Live Episode 98A rising star in today’s Nigerian novel boom, the trans and non-binary Akwaeke Emezi has brought us Freshwater, an autobiographical debut written with stylistic brilliance, exploring the metaphysics of identity and being, plunging the reader into the mysteries of self. Emezi was named one of the National Book Foundation's '5 under 35' for 2018 and Freshwater was long-listed for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. In convo with Whiting Award-winning novelist Esmé Weijun Wang. Recorded live at the Museum of African Diaspora during Litquake Festival 2018. Sponsored by California College of the Arts.2018-12-181h 07
MisReadEp. 1: Junot Diaz Controversy, Freshwater by Akwaeke EmezMisRead is a book podcast where we review books, discuss topics and provide social commentary on what's happening today, hosted by Cassie and Jollene.
On our first episode, we discuss the viral article penned by Junot Diaz for the New Yorker and the allegations brought against him. We review the sensational debut novel by Akwaeke Emezi "Freshwater" and share what is on our TBR (To be read) list.
Connect with us on IG : @thegentlewomenclub
Email us your comments at: misreadpodcast@gmail.com2018-06-2755 min
Library TalksDebut Novelist Akwaeke Emezi Recenters RealityAkwaeke Emezi is an Igbo and Tamil writer and video artist. "Freshwater" is Emezi's debut novel and one of the most anticipated books of 2018. The partially autobiographical story follows a young person, Ada, from Nigeria to American college, where a traumatic event reveals the hidden powers of the spirits within her. Emezi discussed the novel with Glory Edim, founder of the book club and digital platform, Well-Read Black Girl. She traced the origin story behind Freshwater, decolonizing identities, and navigating transition.2018-03-1352 min
Library TalksDebut Novelist Akwaeke Emezi Recenters RealityAkwaeke Emezi is an Igbo and Tamil writer and video artist. "Freshwater" is Emezi's debut novel and one of the most anticipated books of 2018. The partially autobiographical story follows a young person, Ada, from Nigeria to American college, where a traumatic event reveals the hidden powers of the spirits within her. Emezi discussed the novel with Glory Edim, founder of the book club and digital platform, Well-Read Black Girl. She traced the origin story behind Freshwater, decolonizing identities, and navigating transition.2018-03-1352 min
Past ForwardAkwaeke EmeziToday our podcast connects with Akwaeke Emezi. Akwaeke Emezi is an Igbo and Tamil writer and video artist based in liminal spaces. Her debut autobiographical novel FRESHWATER (Grove Atlantic, February 2018) has been reviewed by the Wall Street Journal ('[a] witchy, electrifying story of danger and compulsion') and the LA Times ('a dazzling, devastating novel'). It also received starred reviews from Library Journal and Booklist, and has been recognized on 2018 best/most anticipated books lists by Esquire, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Bustle, OZY, Electric Lit, and Book Riot, among others. Emezi's first young adult novel, PET, will be...2018-03-0639 minExpand Your Mind With Our Engaging Free AudiobookFreshwater Audiobook by Akwaeke EmeziListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 324873
Title: Freshwater
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrator: Akwaeke Emezi
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:43:40
Language: English
Release date: 02-13-18
Publisher: HighBridge Company
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Literary Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Psychological
Summary:
An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self. It centers around a young Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her as a result of being born 'with one foot on the other side.' Unsettling, heartwrenching, dark, and powerful, Freshwater is a sharp evocation of a rare...2018-02-136h 43