OCTOBER WRAP-UP

It's my October wrap-up! I had such a great reading month. Plus I tell you about THE FISHERMEN, one of my faves of the year and one that I somehow forgot to mention last month. Okay, running to get a cupcake. Ameriie, out.

***WHAT I'M WEARING***
lips: YSL "Le Orange"

[girlwiththemagicpen]

I love when African authors are mentioned in videos on YouTube, or online for that matter. It really makes me so proud. :) I told myself I had to read more books covering stories from the continent. I started reading 'Half of a Yellow Sun' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie not long ago and must say I'm finding it really humorous. It paints such a relatable picture of home.Chigozie Obioma's book sounds really interesting. I might just pick it up soon. My father passed a lot of books -- by Nigerian and South African authours -- which he read during his youth on to me as well, so I have plenty to look forward to :P As usual, great video! :)

[cheys_rebrand]

The way you talk about books makes me want to read them all!!! :D

[beautyqueen]

You've sold me on the fisherman. I love books that explore fortune telling, so I think I'll give this one a try.

[calistar]

I really like your book picks. It's so refreshing to not hear of or see the same books that EVERY booktuber is reading. I want to read some of your picks in this video. Thanks for sharing.

[MercysBookishMusings]

Excellent reviews! I think I'll have to pick up The Dorito Effect - it sounds really interesting!

[necia]

Everything I Never Told You was also one of my favorite books of the year as well. I can't wait for Ng to write another novel!

[esthersorcerer]

i love your videos! you're so articulate, i love your reviews, they get me inspired and in the mood to read :) thank you for taking the time and making these videos <3

[sunshineandsmiles]

I need The Dorito Effect and The Fisherman in my life!!! I just added them to my Wish list, they sound like a very interesting reads. I'm currently finishing up The Assassin's Blade now and I am really enjoying all the back stories! Great wrap-up!

[MissRamos]

Just discovered your channel and I love it. Your book reviews are very insightful. It is refreshing to hear such well spoken and smart reviews.

[jorashcar]

Now I must add 3 new books to my list. Thanks for posting these

[Elibeauty]

I think I will read The Dorito Effect and The Fishermen. Love your videos!

[BooksWaffles]

You sold me on Everything I Never Told You, I never wanted to read it, didn't even wanted to try, cause it's about death and triggers me so much! But the way you described it is just everything.

[notesbynnenna]

I always enjoying watching your wrap-ups because you really get in there/discuss each book! I'd already put The Fisherman on my TBR and hearing you talk about it made me want to read it even more.

[DarlingBreezy]

Yay! A new video! *grabs a cup of tea*

I have heard/read nothing but good things about 'The Fishermen', I need to read it. Actually, I want to read more books from African authors.
'The Dorito Effect' seems interesting. What you quoted from the book about addiction reminds me of what David Levereaux witnessed in 'Sweetness #9'.

Last month, I read 'Sweetness #9', 'High Rise', 'The Kind Worth Killing' (easily the best book I read this month) and I finished the 'Southern Reach' trilogy. The second book was very disappointing but the third one made up for the second one.
I am currently reading 'Daughters Unto Devils' and I can't put it down :o!

[stevannab]

New subscriber 💕 Crazy how I stumbled across this channel because I was such a huge fan of your music. Definitely have to get my hands on The Fisherman and The Marvels

[ramenkuri]

Great wrap-up.
Always love your lipstick but particularly love this YSL lippie!

[queenali]

Ugh I just returned The Fishermen to the library (my loan ran out) and I didn't get to read it. Now I need to check it out again lol.

[greatmusic]

Since you liked The FIsherman and Americanah, I highly recommend Graceland by Chris Abani who is also a Nigerian writer!

[vaughnjames]

"The Fisherman" is on my list of must-reads. I've heard nothing but good things about it. Now, after hearing you talk about Clegg's book, I want to read it. Going to have to check it out during the holiday season.

I was over here in my feelings when you were talking about milestone birthdays and evaluating life. Went through that last year, and still trudging my way through it! Such a trying time, but great writing material! ^_^

"The Dorito Effect" — Haven't read the book, but I think I read a study, or an essay somewhere… so I need to read this book, too! Lots of goodies in this video!

Have you read (or are you planning to read) Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me"??? Everyone seems to be reading it, and it's now on my list.

P.S. — Was excited to see this 19 minute video!!

[studylit]

How much do I need to read The Fishermen now?! Great wrap-up, I'm so glad you had such a successful reading month- so many really interesting sounding books! :)