I’m not quite feeling my current format of titling these grouped review posts. The previous one is “Short Reviews of a Kang, a Clemmons and a Manyika“. On one hand, a generic “Review of Three Books” is not helpful – I generally like to indicate the writer and title of the book under review. On […]| Kinna Reads
I have read a ton of books in previous years but I’ve neglected to comment about them on this blog (not a surprise). There are several I want to rescue from the silent abyss and will do so in grouped reviews of much shorter lengths. The Vegetarian by Han Kang I confirm all the wonderful […]| Kinna Reads
I set myself a modest target of reading 50 books this year and already the Goodreads challenge-0-meter tells me I’m 5 books behind schedule. My reading slowed considerably in the first three months of the year but as I recover from illnesses, I’ve picked up the pace. Plus, the April Readathon has helped my stats. […]| Kinna Reads
It’s 7:46am in Accra; and since it’s also Saturday April 28, I’m up for Dewey’s 24-hour Readathon, Planning: how I will do this year’s Readathon. The twice yearly reading event was started by the late blogger Dewey in 2007 and it’s been kept going by a dedicated community of book bloggers and readers. I think […]| Kinna Reads
Some Ghanaian folks who dial the wrong number have the most infuriating manners. Here is a poet’s response. Enjoy! WRONG NUMBER NUMBER TWO No, There’s no “Mr. Coleman” here. And no, no. You mustn’t stay to chat me up. To warn you historical ancient, every ominous note intended, Please stranger, do not tarry. The path […]| Kinna Reads
Wana Udobang (MissWanaWana) is a journalist, poet and filmmaker. She lives in Lagos. Her spoken word album, In Memory of Forgetting, is available on iTunes. Also do check out her documentaries. (Wana’s Website). Wana is extraordinary, a woman so special, a performer. Her voice in this piece, mehn. Enjoy!| Kinna Reads