A layered, thoughtful memoir that goes far beyond the public persona. Best experienced as an audiobook. Come for Olivia Pope, stay for the revelations.
Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington: More Than Olivia Pope
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Sister of Mine by Marie-Claire Amuah | A Ghanaian British Perspective on Identity and Family
I went into Sister of Mine thinking I was getting a fairly straightforward story about family. It’s not that. It’s much more layered, and sits in that slightly uncomfortable space of identity, belonging, and the things families choose not to say out loud.
Boys, Drama & Detroit: A Black Queer Story That’s Giving Everything
Aaron Foley’s Boys Come First is that book—the one that had me laughing, cringing, and shaking my head like, “Y’all really out here living like this?” It’s a messy, hilarious, and brutally honest look at friendship, love, and trying to keep it all together when life insists on falling apart. But more than that, it’s […]
A Revolutionary Classic Reborn – Ama Ata Aidoo’s Our Sister Killjoy Still Speaks Truth to Power – Book Review
Some books resonate across generations, their themes refusing to be silenced. Ama Ata Aidoo’s Our Sister Killjoy, first published in 1977 and now reissued by Faber Editions in 2025, is one such novel. A searing critique of European imperialism, alienation, and the disillusionment of African intellectuals abroad, this book remains as urgent and thought-provoking as […]
Long Players by Tom Gatti: A Music-Lover’s Delight, but Missing a Beat – Book Review
As a fan of both music and literature, Long Players by Tom Gatti immediately piqued my interest. The premise is simple yet captivating: a collection of essays where writers share the one album that has been a touchstone in their lives. For someone like me, who loves exploring the deep connections between art forms, this book promised […]
Elaine Adu-Poku 