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Hi! My name is Lara Kareem, creator of this website. I’m a big literary lover, who also loves her heritage, hence the name Naija. I’m a Nigerian born and bred in Lagos… (read more)

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A book I read in a quick one-sitting. Emilio Sanchez is a recently published book, written by @besi_edun it’s thrillingly a young adult book, please more Nigerian authors should write more young adult reads. I found the book a brief but pleasant read, of course I had a few issues, but that would be left for you to read over on my blog. What book are you currently reading? I’m reading The Proposal by @jasminepics and so far so good it’s been entertaining. I hope whatever book your reading is engrossing and not leaving you all aggregated. My advice you’re only alive for so long so read books that please you 👊🏾 - Excerpt from my review of Emilio Sanchez ⤵️ - Emilio Sanchez is a teenager, aged seventeen. He was raised in a cathedral church in Equatorial Guinea, where his parents worked, his father was the gardener and his mother took on many roles, including cook, florist and nanny. Unfortunately, they become deceased at the start of the story, making Emilio an orphan. Emilio is a smart kid, very good with numbers and the top student of his high school graduating class, this talent/skill of his will take him very far. Emilio has a friend named Pedro who had been abandoned as a baby and was taken to the orphanage by Padre Antonio, the boys became friends because they worked together at the church. Despite Pedro who is aged twenty-two being older than Emilio, their friendship was so thick, Pedro took Emilio back with him to his home in the capital city, so he could work and earn some money. Emilio’s talent with numbers is noticed and because of this, he is able to quickly advance himself, by getting an office job as an accountant in a big firm. It is clear, Emilio is a good kid who wants no trouble and behaves himself, but sadly trouble follows him and unceremoniously throws him in jail... Read the rest on the blog, link in the bio 😊

Circe has been an anticipated read for me ever since I finished reading Song of Achilles and I am happy to report that this tale was equally as captivating, even more so because of how Circe grew and became fiercer with each passing page. I first got introduced to the Greek mythology in primary five, there I learnt about the gods, titans, Odysseus etc. and Odysseus story won’t be complete without Circe, who I knew as the evil goddess who turned men into pigs, then it had been scary but now I find it very fitting and symbolic. Circe’s tale is one of hope and resilience, which is a lesson I will always take with me, never back down in the face of adversity people! Madeline is a master story teller, she knows how to weave her words which are so plain and simple to understand in a way that’s beautiful, lyrical and magical to read. These are snippets of my actual review visit naijabookbae.com or click the link to read my review on my bio ♥️! You should pick up both of Madeline’s books if you haven’t already, it’s a refreshing and pleasant way to revisit the mythical stories of the Greek gods.

If you're a proud and certified bibliophile like I am, you probably would have been caught on different occasions, especially at places where it "seems" reading can't possibly occur, and that someone who doesn't or rarely ever reads, starts up a conversation to you—because bibliophiles are such rare creatures out in the wild 🙄. If this hasn't happened to you, that doesn't make you any less of a bibliophile, just this happens a lot to me and I can't help but believe it happens to others also. These conversations get me offended more often than not because a lot of people have had various versions of this conversation with me: That people who read fiction don't know the difference between fiction and reality. Isn’t it so annoying? Please share your experiences when dealing with ignorant non-readers, I need this tea! after all @naijabookworm_ has shaken the table with her convo about terrible people who lend our books and return them in shambles or just lack proper book caring etiquette. I’m still mourning my copy of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. There’s still more about this, it’s a post on my blog called Knowing the Difference Between Reality and Fiction, where I address my view even more with stimulating GIFs! naijabookbae.com, please do visit.

Do you remember how I was gushing about this book last December? Well prepare for me to gush about Circe which I finally got last month and will soon be done reading. • Patroclus is a character that is amazing. I felt connected to him and his story, Madeline knows how to weave her tales mixing her own creative thoughts with facts. I love how she writes about Greek Mythology. • You can find more on my thoughts about Song of Achilles by scrolling down to my post on it ♥️ • Have a great weekend, I hope you demolish your reading goals! I haven’t been reading, but I’m pushing myself back in that direction.

Nothing screams adventure than a book featuring pirates or voyaging through the ocean etc. To Kill a Kingdom throws in everything. Human Princes murdering Mermaids! » Lira the MC is so badass and I will be rereading this book next month, because it gave me everything, magic, a sea princess who kills human princes, a pirate prince, race against evil sea goddess adventure and love. Albeit the book started a bit slow, but it was still very entertaining, it was refreshingly different for me because it was a wonderful sea adventure through and through. » Happy Children’s Day to the children of Nigeria. Including myself, I’m still my mothers baby. » Who wants to recommend wonderful adventurous books featuring pirates, sea creatures etc. I’ve also read Seafire which I also found very empowering and awesome.

Hi guys, it may not be showing but I’ve had next to no social engagement on here since the past week and it’s because I’m down. I’m okay but I’m not up there, also my health has been dicey lately and it’s just a whole lotta stress, even though I’ve been doing the bare minimum. — This is why I am choosing to share this book today which I got from @kubepublishing it’s truly the best gift I received this ramadan because when I read it, I feel understood, inspired and the love of Allah. — The stories in this book are so amazing, I take it everywhere with me and just read and read, until I feel good and renewed with passion. — This is one book, that I shall be reading and recommending throughout time, so many valuable lessons I have learnt and I’m not even done yet. — If you want to read and find out why I’m so inspired you could also get it from @kubepublishing and if you’re in Nigeria like me, from @tarbiyahbooksplus. — Have a goodnight 🙏🏾

good morning, this me wishing all muslims a great ramadan.

I asked and you guys voted, with An Orchestra of Minorities coming out on top because so many people want to read it, which is amazing 😊. Funny my copy is signed by Chigozie Obioma and he wrote “To Lara, Thank you for the honor of my work!” and here I am giving out another copy to a lucky person! 🐓 This giveaway ended on the 12th of May and @booksxnaps won the following items: » An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma (@parresiapublishers) » Bouquet, Book Sleeve (@bookgloves) » Bookish Species Bookmark (@bookishspecies) » 1 Nimah’s Honey Stix (@nimahshoney) 🐓 Congratulations!

I have been super excited since I got these books last week Thursday, I was looking at the zeros and five naira’s that were in my various bank accounts, but I was like no way you’re not going to get them now, so I used my emergency fund and like I didn’t even feel guilty 😊 » Firstly you guys need to get your hands on these two Karen M. McManus books and read them for a thrilling ride, because she’s now on the list of my favourite authors, which is why I also got physical copies. I think @abookishpair were the ones who asked if I was into collecting collections and I finally checked my library and I have a lot of complete book collections of authors with only two books 😊 just like the ones above. » I have been wanting Circe since I read Song of Achilles and I think I was meant to buy it from @something__bookish but my bank was like no don’t do it, just walk away and I’m happy I finally have a copy ♥️ » Last year I was super excited when @paperfury’s book got released, I was so hyped and participated in the #bookstagram release challenge and everything, got the kindle book and what not but I couldn’t resist a physical copy. » I will be reading Circe sooner rather than later though, because I just can’t wait to dive in. » Be on the watch out for the book who wins on my previous post, giveaway coming ASAP! and I got all these books from @pagebookstore » Tata!

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