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StackedPride & Prejudice w/ Bolu BabalolaBolu Babalola joins us this week to discuss love, literature, and the enduring power of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.Bolu & Ziporah explore why Austen’s masterpiece remains the blueprint for modern romance (hello, enemies-to-lovers!), faithful screen adaptations, and how our personal circumstances and social conditions can shape our expectations for ourselves. We also discuss Bolu’s highly anticipated new release, Sweet Heat and get exclusive insights into this steamy sequel to Honey & Spice as Bolu shares what’s in store for fan-favourites Kiki and Malakai, as well as her thoughts on writing authentic...2025-07-3141 min
Woman's Hour7/7 attacks, Writer Bolu Babalola, SENDIt’s been 20 years since the 7/7 attacks in London, which claimed the lives of 52 civilians and injured almost 800. Krupa Padhy talks to Gill Hicks, who was on the Piccadilly line Tube that morning and lost her legs in the blast, and nurse Kate Price, who was working in intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital. They discuss their memories of that day and the aftermath, as well as the lasting bond they have formed.Ministers are facing calls to keep education plans for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. An EHCP is a legally bind...2025-07-0757 min
It's Been a MinuteSexy & Spiteful: the best books to read this summerIt's summer! Which means Brittany is going to be... 1) outside, 2) chilling, and 3) reading. So it's once again time for It's Been a Minute's annual summer books episode!Celebrated romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry return to the show to discuss their summer reading recommendations, ranging from spiteful and salacious to sweet and spicy.Books discussed in the episode:Sweet Heat by Bolu BabalolaGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasLush by Rochelle Dowden-LordCasanova LLC...2025-06-1818 min
Book Club with BenefitsChapter 30 - The Mollys Go To RomConAfter a brief summer hiatus the Mollys are BACK!! In this week’s book club, the Mollys talk about Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola. Join the Molly’s as they gush about a book they’ve both loved for years, catch up with them on their re-read experiences, and hear their thoughts on the incredibly high bar this book’s leading man sets (love you Malakai)! Stick around to listen to the Mollys thoughts on fan art, enjoy a brand new segment, and hear Molly Read’s alarmingly, tooth-achingly sweet edition of Anatomy Class. All that and more in Chapter 30...2024-07-171h 21
The Cheeky NativesBolu Babalola: Honey and SpiceSend us a textHoney& Spice is a sweet, evocative and humorous coming of age debut novel from Bolu Babalola. We first encountered Bolu in the short story collection “Love in Colour.”In her debut novel set in a PWI in the UK, we are introduced to a cast of characters so relatable that you will find yourself or your friends in at least one of these individuals. The protagonist, Kiki is a seemingly self-controlled and focused young woman who is adept at playing the romance long game and seems to be conte...2024-07-1247 min
WOMAN ZONE STORIESMEET THE AUTHOR: Bolu BabalolaWith a dizzying number of fans and followers, British Nigerian Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour and Honey and Spice, was in Cape Town recently for the Franschhoek Literary Festival . We were delighted to have the opportunity to talk to her at The Women's Library to find out more about the woman and her words - and we invite you to listen in. 2024-05-2227 min
Pod ler romance29 - A Bolu deu aula | Pimenta e mel - Bolu Babalola - Com Isabella MezzadriNossa convidada de hoje é a grande responsável pela minha fase leitora de romances e, com isso, pela existência desse podcast. Ela está de volta, Isabella Mezzadri. E conversamos dessa vez sobre Pimenta e mel da Bolu Babalola.
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No próximo ep. teremos um novo convidado e falaremos sobre Presságios do amor da Alexandria Bellefleur.
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Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 31: Puzzle Competitions + Kaytee and Meredith's Bookish RetreatOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: puzzle competitions and a new to Meredith podcast Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: a recap of Kaytee and Meredith’s annual CR get together The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . ...2024-03-1159 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 31: Puzzle Competitions + Kaytee and Meredith's Bookish RetreatOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: puzzle competitions and a new to Meredith podcastCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: a recap of Kaytee and Meredith’s annual CR get togetherThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . ...2024-03-1100 min
Hearts & DaggersEp. 56: Short Stories (Love in Color + Sleep No More)Summary: Sometimes the best gifts come in smaller packages - join us today, friends, as Holly and Devin review short story collections in their respective wheelhouses. With a deep history of reading short fiction from their college years, Holly and Devin reflected that while less common to read in adulthood, short stories haven’t lost their value or potency. Being able to impact a reader quickly enough to have a complete short story is a feat of writing prowess and the two collections they review today prove that. Topics Discussed: The Heart (2:58): Devin discussed Love in...2024-02-2753 min
Romantically LitLove in Colour Part 2 Join us as we wrap up Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola. We discuss the remaining stories in the book as well give you our top 5 ranking of the short stories we loved the most. So let's all come together to fangirl over Bolu Babalola one more time until her next book has us wanting to fall in love again!2024-02-221h 55
Not Your Mom's Romance Book ClubHoney & Spice by Bolu BabalolaEllen and Mom discuss the fake dating, female solidarity, and friends to lovers in Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola. Plus, creating future romance readers and being hard to impress. 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/podcast2024-02-191h 00
Romantically LitLove in Colour Part 1Happy Valentine's Day to all our lovely romance readers and listeners! You know we are always celebrating love on this podcast and to continue to do so we have revisited a book that we both loved and felt like could give us all the feels in this month of love, and that is Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola. A collection of mythological stories that are female led and of course include a romantic element even in the most heroic of stories. We cannot wait to talk about our favourite ones, so please enjoy Part one of our review...2024-02-142h 00
Peas In A PodcastEP 25 | Book Review: Honey And Spice By Bolu BabalolaGuess What? It's the last episode of the year and also the long-awaited book review!In this episode, we're chatting all about "Honey and Spice" by Bolu Babalola – the good, the spicy, and everything in between.Whether you've read "Honey and Spice" or you're considering it for your next read, grab your snacks and join us as we share our thoughts, explore the highs and lows of the book and offer our unique perspective.Stay Connected With This Amazing Community:Follow us on Instagram: @peasinapodcast.tmFollow us on Twitter: @peasinapod_tm2023-12-161h 08
Caught ReadhandedCouch 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 moreThis 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 in...2023-11-191h 53
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Lani's LibraryThe books I read in July + my August TBRHey bestie. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for the monthly book chat where I talk about the books I've read this month. Hope you enjoy!
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[Books mentioned]
- If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
- A Sweet Lowcountry Wedding by Preslaysa Williams
- Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
- Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
- ASSATA (an autobiography) by Assata Shakur
- Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
[August TBR]
Jackal by Erin E Adams
The City We Became...2023-07-2937 min
Katjas und Inas BuchgestöberWeite Welten in bunten Büchern"Americanah" von Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, "In all deinen Farben" Bolu Babalola, "Afrika ist kein Land" von Dipo Faloyin, "Das Porzellanzimmer" von Sanjeev Sahota
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie beschreibt in ihrem eindringlichen und hochpolitischen Roman "Americanah" eine Liebesgeschichte, die in Nigeria ihren Anfang nimmt - dabei aber auch die Rituale von Diskrimierung gegenüber den Schwarzen in den USA sehr detailliert beleuchtet (erschienen 2013 im Fischer Verlag).
"In all deinen Farben" von Bolu Babalola enthält eine Sammlung von neuerzählten und neuinterpretierten Liebesgeschichten basierend auf Legenden der griechischen Mythologie und magischen Volksmärchen Westafrikas. Immer überraschend, ein bisschen Zuckerguss, aber hauptsächlich starke...2023-07-1342 min
Black Romance PodcastBolu Babalola and Dr. Carole BellJulie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview best-selling writer of Love in Colour and Honey & Spice Bolu Babalola. Bolu Babalola is a British-Nigerian journalist, writer, and lover of love. In 2016, she was shortlisted in 4th Estate’s B4ME competition for her short story “Netflix & Chill,” a hilarious tale of teen romance. Bolu has worked as a writer for books, TV, press and as a cultural commentator. Dr. Carole Bell is a Jamaican-born communication researcher, writer, and critic with two decades of experience working at the intersection of media, culture, and politics. A lover of boo...2023-06-2753 min
It's Been a MinuteAuthors Emily Henry and Bolu Babalola give their hottest summer reading recsIt's finally summer! And what better way to celebrate than to pick up a juicy book on a nice day? Romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations for great summer reads. Plus, they play a dating game featuring literary hotties. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-06-0227 min
The Girl Behind the Book Podcast01: Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola with Guest YaaIn this episode of “The Girl Behind the Book" podcast, we discuss "Love in Colour" by Bolu Babalola, a collection of enchanting love stories inspired by myths and folklore from around the world. We explore the themes of love, identity, and the power of storytelling that run through the book, and share our favourite stories and characters. From Greek mythology to Nigerian folklore, "Love in Colour" offers a diverse and refreshing take on the universal theme of love. Whether you're a fan of mythology or just looking for a new perspective on romance, this episode is a must-listen.
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Romantically LitHoney & Spice: Chapters 8-14Join us as we continue to gasp and laugh at the thrilling writings of Bolu Babalola's Honey & Spice. We will be continuing our review with chapters 8 - 14 where we see the 'fake' relationship between Kiki and Kai development to the talk of Blackwell, and maybe the act is becoming too real, at least we are hoping so! So let's get back into Bolu Babalola's Honey& Spice!2023-04-061h 16
Romantically LitHoney & Spice: Chapters 1-7Join us on our inaugural episode as we explore the first chapters of Bolu Babalola's (@BeeBabs) first novel, Honey & Spice! In her debut novel, we will begin to explore Whitewell University and get to know our protagonist Kiki Banjo and her blooming 'friendship' with Malakai Korede. A man she had previously denounced as 'the wasteman of Blackwell' who she now needs to grow her university radio show for a school assignment. We are excited to see this creative duo make strides in more than their projects. Don't forget to pick up you copy of Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola...2023-03-301h 12
The Book Report with Allie and RachHoney and Spice by Bolu BabalolaAllie and Rach discuss Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola.2023-02-1443 min
Normal Girl Book ClubHoney & Spice by Bolu BabalolaIt's time!!!Calling all the lovers of love. Lauryn and Dionne have exactly what you've been asking for. We read the full-length fiction debut of the Romconiseur herself, Ms. Bolu Babalola and it was EVERYTHING we could have ever asked for. Sweet like plantain, hot like pepper. They taste the best when together...Sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo has just made a huge mistake. As an expert in relationship-evasion and the host of the popular student radio show Brown Sugar, she’s made it her mission to make sure the women of th...2023-02-071h 07
Raging RomanticsMinisode 30: Our Favorite Reads of 2022It's the final countdooooooown to 2023! And what better way to say farewell to 2022 than to reminisce on our favorite books we read this year?Raging Romantics Book ListFavorite books to recommend? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org! Jackie's favorites:Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring BlakeThe Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee RobertPlated Prisoner series by Raven KennedyBonus mention: A Court of Thorns and Roses (Series) by Sarah J. MaasJen's favorites:The Heart Principle by Helen HoangAll the Feels by Olivia DadeBonus mention...2022-12-2311 min
pish posh pages with Lindsey SmithHoney & Spice by Bolu Babalola (romance)My thoughts and review of the college romance read, Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola.
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Visit the website: pishposhpodcast.com/pish-posh-pages2022-10-1113 minCurrently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 6: A Shot of Joy + Seasoned ProtagonistsOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a new reading habit and protecting a reading life Current Reads: books that are joyful (one of us really needed it) and a strange twin theme! Deep Dive: seasoned protagonists, who are they are which are our favorites The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d li...2022-09-051h 04
Fifty Percent'Honey & Spice' by Bolu BabalolaIn this August book club episode, Abigail and Katey talk about Bolu Babalola’s "Honey & Spice," a fake-dating story between two college students set in England. There’s plenty to talk about in this book, including collegiate political drama, friend break-ups, Kiki’s exceptional insult ability, fantasy cosplay, and the unrealistic communication expectations Malakai gives to 20-year-old men everywhere.
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De Nieuwe LiefdeAudiostream - Love In ColourOn sunday the 27th of march we welcomed Bolu Bablola & Eliza Anyangwe in De Nieuwe Liefde. This is an edited audiostream of the event.
Pop culture expert, bestselling author and self-named romcommoiseur Bolu Babalola talks to writer and editor Eliza Anyangwe about the important of African female storytellers as well as the genre of Black love stories as counternarratives, and the preservation of folktales and oral traditions.
In her short story collection Love in Colour Bolu Babalola explores how the power of love has been expressed within a variety of cultures from around the world. “I pay homage to the te...2022-08-0359 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeHoney and Spice: A Novel by Bolu BabalolaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551354to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel
Author: Bolu Babalola
Narrator: Weruche Opia
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 0 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 30
Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 19
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' — New York Times Book Review ''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' — Entertainment Weekly Named a Best B...2022-07-0612h 00
Listen to Best Free Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeHoney and Spice: A Novel by Bolu BabalolaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551354 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel Author: Bolu Babalola Narrator: Weruche Opia Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 5, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 30 Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 19 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' — New York Times Book Review ''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' — Entertainment Weekly Named a...2022-07-0605 minStart The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!Honey and Spice: A Novel by Bolu BabalolaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551354to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel
Author: Bolu Babalola
Narrator: Weruche Opia
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 0 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 30
Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 19
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' — New York Times Book Review ''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' — Entertainment Weekly Named a Best B...2022-07-0512h 00Start The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Ground-Breaking!Honey and Spice: A Novel by Bolu BabalolaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551354to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel
Author: Bolu Babalola
Narrator: Weruche Opia
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 0 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 30
Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 19
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' — New York Times Book Review ''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' — Entertainment Weekly Named a Best Book of...2022-07-0512h 00
Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookHoney and Spice: A Novel Audiobook by Bolu BabalolaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 551354
Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel
Author: Bolu Babalola
Narrator: Weruche Opia
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12:00:25
Language: English
Release date: 07-05-22
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Rom-Com, Black Literature, Coming of Age
Summary:
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK
''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' New York Times Book Review
''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' Entertainment Weekly
Named a Best...2022-07-0512h 00Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComHoney and Spice: A Novel by Bolu BabalolaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551354to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel
Author: Bolu Babalola
Narrator: Weruche Opia
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 0 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 30
Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 19
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' — New York Times Book Review ''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' — Entertainment Weekly Named a Best Book of...2022-07-0512h 00
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComHoney and Spice: A Novel by Bolu BabalolaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551354 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Honey and Spice: A Novel Author: Bolu Babalola Narrator: Weruche Opia Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 5, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 30 Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 19 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ''Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers.'' — New York Times Book Review ''A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words.'' — Entertainment Weekly Named a Best Boo...2022-07-0505 min
Capital XTRA Book Club with Leah DavisVol 5: Bolu Babalola - Honey & SpiceA self-confessed ‘Romcomisseur’ and lover of all things love Bolu Babalola is one of the most exciting new voices in romantic literature. This week we discuss her new novel Honey and Spice a fun, sexy, exciting read that will have you obsessed with its witty protagonist Kiki Banjo. Continue the conversation using the hashtag #CapitalXTRABookClub and happy reading!2022-07-0427 min
The Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Bolu Babalola reads from Honey & SpiceNeed a beach read? We’ve got you covered. Bolu Babalola’s Honey & Spice is just the summer romance you’ve been looking for. Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion. She’s made it her mission to protect the women of Whitewell University from the dangers of players and heartbreak, supplying advice, tips and essentials to paying men no mind on her student radio show, Brown Sugar. But then Kiki meets a distressingly handsome newcomer who threatens to tear apart the community of women she's fought so hard to protect. Bolu Babalola is the Sunday Tim...2022-06-2812 minDamian Barr's Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Bolu Babalola reads from Honey & SpiceNeed a beach read? We’ve got you covered. Bolu Babalola’s Honey & Spice is just the summer romance you’ve been looking for. Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion. She’s made it her mission to protect the women of Whitewell University from the dangers of players and heartbreak, supplying advice, tips and essentials to paying men no mind on her student radio show, Brown Sugar. But then Kiki meets a distressingly handsome newcomer who threatens to tear apart the community of women she's fought so hard to protect. Bolu Babalola is the Sunday Tim...2022-06-2812 min
Sicc PaletteCuration without recommendationWhat I’m currently consuming, in threes: Three things I’m reading: Any vegetable recipe from Magnus Nillson- I can’t explain but something about burying vegetables in a cold Scandinavian cellar only to then carefully salt and cure the produce reminds me there are plenty of ways to convey excellence in this cooking game. The Summer He Didn’t Die by Jim Harrison- Three short stories from one of the best writers. Jim Harrison was a deeply flawed individual who could turn you inside out whether it was his essays on food, no...2022-05-1812 min
Headline BooksHONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola - Audiobook ExtractFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author, Bolu Babalola, comes the romantic comedy we've all be waiting for.
The sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion, and likes to keep her feelings close to her chest. As the host of the popular student radio show, Brown Sugar, it is her mission to make sure the women who make up the Afro-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University also do not fall into the mess of 'situationships', players and heartbreak.
But when Kiki meets the distressingly handsome and charming newcomer Malakai Korede - who she has publicly denounced as 'The...2022-04-2101 minHeadline BooksHONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola - Audiobook ExtractFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author, Bolu Babalola, comes the romantic comedy we've all be waiting for.
The sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion, and likes to keep her feelings close to her chest. As the host of the popular student radio show, Brown Sugar, it is her mission to make sure the women who make up the Afro-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University also do not fall into the mess of 'situationships', players and heartbreak.
But when Kiki meets the distressingly handsome and charming newcomer Malakai Korede - who she has publicly denounced as 'The...2022-04-2102 min
Echoes and Feelings!Unfiltered Monologue - Lost Connection & Love Distress (Inspired by Bolu Babalola’s Love in Colour)Inspired by the Book, “Love in Colour” by Bolu Babalola, I played around with the concepts of seeking/finding closure, emotional unavailability, and relationship toxicity, in three monologue titled:
1. To all those I have emotionally bullied;
2. I’ll always be here for you, little Bird; and
3. Undressing.
Despite my potential relationship woes, I am not giving up on love! At least not yet😊😌. This is for all the lovers who love love like I do; may we one day find the One who is good for our Soul🌻2021-09-1017 min
Banana Island Living PodcastsThe Diaspora Dad Episode.Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola is THE novel of the season. Femi Babalola, Bolu's father and diaspora dad extraordinaire, discusses the very intentional way you raise children to keep them connected with their roots and achieving at the highest level in the adopted country. Bi-coastal living, raising diaspora children, religion, taking bold business risks in an unpredictable Nigeria - no topic was off limits. A truly interesting season opener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-011h 04
Books And BantsBook review:Love in colour by Bolu BabalolaDetailed description and analysis of the debut work of Bolu Babalola that centres around love mythology and uniqueness of a black woman. The book that makes you want love2021-07-3114 min
Love Island: The Morning AfterS4 E6 - The Man With The Golden Bum (with Bolu Babalola and Shannon)He's coming home! (but we don't know who because there was a cruel cliffhanger) Queen of the Twitter TL Bolu Babalola is here this morning to discuss everything that went down on Rachel's first day in the villa. She had a fun day, didn't she? AND Shannon is here to give us the downlow on her short-but-sweet time in the villa. Never before has someone managed to be so iconic in just 48 hours. So - who's Rachel going to choose? Brad told Rachel she was his type, but she said that she thought Chuggs...2021-07-0525 min
Main CharactersAn Author Special - L-O-V-E with Bolu BabalolaIn this episode the girls are joined by the romcommoisseur and author of the Sunday Times bestselling Love in Colour, Bolu Babalola. It would be rude not to talk about love when the world's leading expert in the area joins the podcast, so the girls talk about their favourite romcoms (Twilight unfortunately included), their ideal fictional romances (men and reversing the car, amirite?) and probably a bit too much talk about fellatio (we're always sorry). Bolu role-plays interviewing Soraya about her boyfriend Dylan O'Brien, Rochelle imagines a life in the country with Bella Hadid and Katie describes the joy...2021-06-161h 11
AudioBook ClubLove in Colour: Reclaim Power with Bolu BabalolaIt’s here! For the fifth episode of AudioBook Club, we meet up to discuss Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola.Love in colour contains a collection of love stories inspired by tales of the past. Debut author Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful and shocking love stories from history and mythology and retells them, making the women the heroine of their own love story. The book reimagines magical folktales of West Africa, iconic Greek myths, and ancient legends from South Asia. We’re joined by new and...2021-05-2357 min
Headline BooksLOVE IN COLOUR by Bolu Babalola - read by Nneka Okoye and Ajjaz Awad - Audiobook Extract 3THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams
'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot
Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world.
A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten...2021-05-1303 minHeadline BooksLOVE IN COLOUR by Bolu Babalola - read by Nneka Okoye and Ajjaz Awad - Audiobook Extract 2THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams
'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot
Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world.
A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten...2021-05-1305 minHeadline BooksLOVE IN COLOUR by Bolu Babalola - read by Nneka Okoye and Ajjaz Awad - Audiobook Extract 1THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams
'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot
Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world.
A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten...2021-05-1303 min
Keep It!“The Yog-hurt Locker” (with Bolu Babalola)Ira, Louis, and Aida make Oscar predictions and discuss Demi Lovato’s feud with a Los Angeles yogurt shop, Colton Underwood’s coming out, and more. Plus, Bolu Babalola joins to discuss her new book Love in Color and what makes a good rom com. Vote for us for the Webby Awards!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 2021-04-211h 20
I Said What I SaidISWIS SE03EP10- The "Love In Color" Episode ft Bolu BabalolaIn this Episode ,FK and Jollz chat with Bolu Babalola , an amazing author who recently published her first book "Love In Color", an anthology of love stories. She has recently been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021. They talk about various experiences with writing, navigating the creative space, their shared love of romance comedies and their hilarious romantic preferences. Listen to the full episode for all the tea!Make Sure you rate, share and leave a comment wherever you listen to the podcast telling us how much you enjoyed the episode!. Better ratings mean even more p...2021-04-141h 10I Said What I SaidISWIS SE03EP10- The "Love In Color" Episode ft Bolu BabalolaIn this Episode ,FK and Jollz chat with Bolu Babalola , an amazing author who recently published her first book "Love In Color", an anthology of love stories. She has recently been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021. They talk about various experiences with writing, navigating the creative space, their shared love of romance comedies and their hilarious romantic preferences. Listen to the full episode for all the tea!Make Sure you rate, share and leave a comment wherever you listen to the podcast telling us how much you enjoyed the episode!. Better ratings mean even more p...2021-04-141h 10
Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookLove in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold Audiobook by Bolu BabalolaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 500580
Title: Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold
Author: Bolu Babalola
Narrator: Ajjaz Awad, Bolu Babalola, Nneka Okoye, Olukemi Babalola
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9:10:07
Language: English
Release date: 04-13-21
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, General, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Summary:
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
''Love stories by and about marginalized women . . . The heroines are strong and sure . . . Babalolas writing shines. New York Times Book Review
''Absolutely intoxicating.'' Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal Blue and One Last Stop
...2021-04-139h 10
Heaven Smells Like BooksEpisode 7 - Love In Colour (Author: Bolu Babalola)In this episode, I talk about some of my favourite stories from Bolu Babalola's collection of short stories.
Don't forget to subscribe to, like and share the podcast. You can also let me know your thoughts on the book and the podcast on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks.2021-04-0617 min
Romance in ColourRoyal PainsThis week, we talk all things royalty. First, in Hot Topics in Romance we discuss the queen of shock radio, Wendy Williams and finding new love after divorce along with Too Short going to bat for Lori Harvey. In out Main Topic this week, we talk the explosive Oprah Interview with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, the shocking (to some) allegations, and the reason they wanted to take a step down from the royal family. We also discuss our enjoyment of Coming 2 America, the sequel to the classic Coming To America. (But where was Patrice, yo??) And finally, in...2021-03-121h 02
You Heard it Here FirstThe Waggle DanceBienvenidos a You Heard It Here First. Or in other words, welcome to episode 4 (series 2) of the podcast! This time, we review Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola, and try to learn Spanish with Paul Noble’s Beginners Course.We’re also joined by two Audible editors to tell us about their kid’s favourite listen, which is by Julia Donaldson, and about a nature documentary for your ears, Animal Societies by Ashley Ward. Plus you’ll hear about a slightly dysfunctional family dynamic direct from comedian Russell Kane. Here’s the full list of rev...2021-03-0229 min
Brews & ReviewsBrew 11: eBooks, audiobooks, physical books: LET’S DISCUSS.In today’s episode, we catch up - as we always do -on what we’ve been reading this week! We especially dive into a conversation about the short memoir I’m afraid of Men by Vivek Shraya and the way it discusses themes around what it means to be a woman. Do we read specific genres on audiobooks? Do we set TBRs or are we mood readers? Do we forget to read eBooks because they’re not staring at us incessantly on our shelves? We cover the whole shebang in today’s episode all about reading habits!2021-02-221h 10
BookversationsLove In Colour By Bolu Babalola - Relating To Love Stories As Black Muslim WomenIn this episode, we discuss Bolu Babalola’s debut anthology ‘Love In Colour.’ We share our thoughts on the importance of a book cover, our initial perception of romance genre, Hollywood's impact on our perception of love and the difficulties of relating to love stories as Muslim women.⠀⠀Fact-checking references⠀⠀African Books Have The Same Covers - https://qz.com/207527/the-reason-every-book-about-africa-has-the-same-cover-and-its-not-pretty/⠀Male Authors Writing Female Characters - https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/03/the-mixed-results-of-male-authors-writing-female-characters/273641/⠀⠀We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, we would love to hear your feedback a...2021-02-1639 min
The Diverse Minds Podcast#77: Book Review: Love in Colour by Bolu BabalolaWelcome to 77th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! On today’s episode, I am going to be talking about the book Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola for Valentine’s Week.
2021-02-1612 min
The Nameless BookLove in Color by Bolu BabalolaA short story collection of love stories retold.2021-02-1416 min
Reading WomenEp. 103 | Black JoyIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Sachi, and our special guest Cindy talk about books around the theme Black Joy.Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews!Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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Go to http://talkspace.com a...2021-02-0353 minBrews & ReviewsBrew 10: OMG A BOOKCLUB ANNOUNCEMENT!In today's episode, Jaz and Sharn announce the Brews & Reviews book club – a quarterly book club for chill 2021 reading. Head to our Instagram to vote on the first book pick. Then, because sometimes reading is hard, we dive deep into reading slumps, how we deal (or don't) deal with them, as well as giving tips for reading when you're busy! ________________________ Our Instagram: @brewsandreviewspodcast Jaz: @travelsinfiction Sharn: @caffeineandcommas ________________________ Books mentioned: Roller Girl - Victoria Jamieson Indians on Vacation - Thomas King One by One - Ruth Ware In...2021-02-021h 04
The Polyester PodcastObsessions: Bolu Babalola On What We Can Learn About Love From The Skin DeepThis week on Obsessions we're joined by Bolu Babalola, author of Sunday Times Bestseller Love in Colour! Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, the author and screenwriter is telling us all about her fascination with Youtube series The Skin Deep. Bolu will be chatting about why watching people open up to each other is so compelling, how honesty, communication, and trust are integral to healthy relationships, and why we should expect more from the romance we see on our screens as well as within the pages of the books we read....2021-01-2530 min
Silk + WaterThe Island of Lost Voices: Love (in Colour) for Black GirlsIn today’s episode, I share some of the writing that I do when I am not writing specifically for the blog. I have tried and failed to find a home for this particular piece. However, I did have many internal discussions about the value of my work independent of whether or not others want to publish it. And, so, came the idea for a segment on my blog/podcast called The Island of Lost Voices for work that I produced but was unable to house elsewhere. The first podcast of this segment is an essay called Love (in Co...2021-01-1212 min
The Boundless Book ClubThe Perfect Pairing episodeAn espresso and an early start, hot cocoa and cold weather – there are some things in life that are just a perfect match. In this episode, we discover that books are no exception, as Andrea, Ahlam and Annabelle from the Emirates Literature Foundation each select two books that are perfect companions. Side-by-side or one after the other, these are the perfect pairings. Books and authors mentioned in this episode: Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola In this anthology of love stories inspired by legendary figures from myth and history, you can expect...2021-01-0432 min
Pon di Roadupward trajectorycontent warning: anxiety,suicide and depression
In this episode we talk about our mental health journeys, boundaries and recessions.
Black Joy
@majimb.o
@noordinarynoire
@the_odditty
Black Owned
@mentedcosmetics
Uoma Beauty
Decolonise
Bolu Babalola @BeeBabs
Nollywood Films:
Isoken
Seriously Single
The Wedding Party
Instrumental intro: Maccary Bay Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://c...2020-10-152h 11
Baby Got Books8a) Love in Colour!Next up this black history month we are talking about love! Bolu Babalola's reimagined mythical love stories truly touched all of our hearts and gave us all the fulfilment we could have asked for! Tune in to hear us talk about love, romance, how great it is to see well fleshed out characters especially black women, and women of colour across the board, being loved by wonderful people. If you like romance its time to tune in!
Feel free to contact us on:
Instagram: @babygotbookspod
Twitter: @babygotbookspod
TikTok: @babygotbookspod
Email: contactbabygotbooks@gmail.com
Intro music: 'Upbeat Party' by Scott Holmes l...2020-10-1200 min
Silk + WaterFrom the archives: Read a little, Write a little"Like many of us who have found homes (or not) in book clubs, I have a habit of (1) buying books before having read the ones I already have on my shelf (really they’re just stacked on top of each other on my dresser) and (2) reading multiple books at the same time. My reading lists also include several blogs and articles from some of my favourite media outlets. [...] In this post I want to share with you some of the readings that have been the most impactful for me this year and have in different ways, made me (and co...2020-10-0620 min
Mixed UpInterracial relationships part 2: racist grandparents and THE CHAT every Black person has to have with their childThe one where the wedding outfit is quite literally in the bag... Emma and Nicole are back with part two of our two-part episode on interracial relationships. We get into racist grandparents, the moment where you have to have The Chat with your Black kids, and that moment where you feel like partner fully understands you. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/mixedupodcast Culture Mix: Emma Teng on Eurasian: Mixed Identities in the United States, China, and Hong Kong, 1842-1943 https://open.spotify.com/episode/73xfU9G03evbfU2WetBD1q?si=2jTPw29EQFqGbFSkzeX3N...2020-09-1837 min
The Brit Lit PodcastEverything Is Fine, with Gillian HarveyOur guest today is Gillian Harvey, the author of Everything Is Fine. She and I talked about how she ended up living in France, how social media can affect our self-worth, and more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Everything is Fine, by Gillian Harvey A Year in Provence, by Peter Mayle A Year in the Merde, by Stephen Clark The Neighbour, by Nicola Gill Normal People, by Sally Ro...2020-08-2721 min
Headline BooksLOVE IN COLOUR by Bolu Babalola, read by Nneka Okoye, Bolu Babalola, Ajjaz Awad & Olukemi BabalolaLove stories inspired by tales of the past...
Join debut author Bolu Babalola as she recreates the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and retells them with new incredible detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from South Asia, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world. Babalola is inspired by tales that truly show the variety and colours of love around the globe.
A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen.
...2020-08-2005 min
Love LivesDiversity in love stories, with Bolu BabalolaSupport Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author and writer Bolu Babalola, whose new book, Love in Colour, offers up a selection of ancient love myths that she has rewritten to make them contemporary and diverse.A far cry from the white-washed Disney films and fairytales so many of us grew up watching and reading, Babalola's stories offer a more universal depiction of romance.We talk about how she was inspired to write the stories after seeing a lack...2020-08-1432 min
The Book ClubThe Magic Book Club Podcast with Bolu Babalola and Victoria HislopThis week on the Magic Book Club Podcast Tom Price catches up with debut novelist Bolu Babalola. The pair chat about short stories, romance novels and eating paper... Lisa Jewell gives us her writing requirements and Tom hears from Victoria Hislop all the way from a stunning Greek island to talk all about her love of Greece, becoming a citizen and brushing shoulders with Tom Hanks!2020-08-1200 min
The Pod Around The CornerEpisode 2: TBR or Not TBR[Alternative title: episode 2 - hiya how are you doing we're back and we're ready for it all over again]
A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly Drummond and Rhiannon Tripp!
Spoilers for the books below in the episode - listen with caution...
Books mentioned:
There but for the by Ali Smith
Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media by Jaron Lanier (correction from...2020-07-2447 min
Classical FixBolu BabalolaJournalist, academic and author Bolu Babalola tries Clemmie's classical playlist which takes in fairy tales, yearning Harlem poetry, and popular High Life melodies from Nigeria.Bolu's playlist in full:Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Theme
Errollyn Wallen: Horseplay - Lively
Margaret Bonds: Three Dream Portraits - Dream Variation
Philip Glass: Glassworks - opening
Fela Sowande: African Suite - Akinla
Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV1051 - Allegro2019-12-0930 min
1Xtra Talks with Richie BraveMoney and RelationshipsShould you be saving independently when you're married or in a serious relationship? How much should you expect from a partner when it comes to money? And how important is it to talk about cash with your other half?Reece Parkinson and guests explore how to tackle the complicated world of money and relationships.Toni Tone is a content creator and public speaker.Kay Ani (aka Uncle K) is a DJ.Bolu Babalola is a pop culture writer and commentator.Plus we discuss the latest controversy following a H...2019-09-2353 min
Foxy BrownsSummer Lovin' with Bolu BabalolaWriter Bolu Babalola joins Pri and Cam to discuss growing up Nigerian-British, the differences between dating in London vs. the US, Big Sister Culture, turning our backs on our practical immigrant families to follow our dreams, why it’s not important to be likable, and making your own BB cream!We know you can’t take notes while driving, so all products, services, people, and causes are linked in our weekly newsletter, Stuff & Things. Subscribe HERE!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at foxybrowns@earios.net...2019-07-3000 min
Thirst Aid KitA Whole Year, FamIT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! That’s right, Thirst Buckets! We are a whole year old. Whew! From the dirty auntie laughs to the profane gasps of delight, we’ve enjoyed every minute of breaking down pop culture and thirst with you. From southern men to British baes, newbies to Zaddies, french fries to hearty snacks, we tried to show love to all the baes we’ve loved before and we’re thrilled you’ve been along for the ride. In this episode, we reveal some of those [REDACTED] intros, share our favorite moments, and we even have special messages from some listene...2018-11-0159 min
Sound OnlyIt's a Bey-mergency (Featuring Jay-Z)
The Ringer's Micah Peters and writer Bolu Babalola discuss Beyoncé and Jay-Z's surprise joint album, 'Everything Is Love.' They talk about what it was like for Bolu to be at the On the Run II Tour when the album dropped (2:45), Beyoncé the rapper (11:11), and their favorite tracks (23:22).Bonus:How to Win Album Cycles and Upstage People: Presenting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Triumphant ‘Everything Is Love’Subscribe to our weekly playlist here.Credits:Hosted by: Micah PetersProduced by: Agerenesh Ashagre and Zach MackTh...2018-06-1834 min
Thirst Aid KitBack To BaesicsIn this hectic world, sometimes you need something uncomplicated to make it through. ~Very~ uncomplicated. Special guest Bolu Babalola is our guide, helping us discover the wonders of Basic Baes, aka thirst objects that don't need much, yet somehow give us everything, bless them. Drake, Kofi Siriboe, Brad Pitt, Jamie Dornan...we’re looking at you, boos. DON’T @ US.We also talk about a group called the "You Thought!s" – people who make you realize that sometimes apparently basic waters run deep. As always, we have a juicy [REDACTED], and of course, Fanfic Wars.Read: Ryan Gosling Is A Star A...2017-12-0748 min