After a long wait, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is back with her first novel in over a decade; but did it live up to expectations? In this episode we discuss Dream Count, explore its powerful themes around the struggles of Black women, and share our honest reviews.

Have you read it? What did you think?

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In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite five-star books, the must-read titles that left a lasting impact on us. Either because of their fantastic writing, exceptional plot, immersive world-building or just the feels we were left with after.

Join us as we reflect on what makes a book truly exceptional and answer the question: What defines a five-star read?

Share your favorite five-star reads and tell us what makes them unforgettable!

These are the five-star reads we had to share with you: Baltasar and Blimunda by José Saramago, The Crimson Moth duology by Kristen Ciccarelli, Zoo Station by Christiane V. Felscherinow, The Prison Healer series by Lynette Noni, Kokoschka's Doll by Afonso Cruz, The Last Hour of Gann vy R. Lee Smith, In Five Years by Rebecca Serle, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Get ready! 💘 In this episode, we sit down with Passion Project author, London Sperry, to talk all things romance and the inspiration behind her debut novel, from behind-the-scenes stories to how she created those unforgettable characters. Plus, we end the episode with a fun “This or That: Passion Discover” game!

If you’ve read Passion Project, this episode is for you. Tune in for a fun and cozy convo, and some book bestie vibes. 💬📚

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