9 episodes

Blame My Shelf is a literary podcast hosted by Lara T. Kareem aka Naija Book Bae. Tune in to get book reviews and recommendations, hear about all things bookish and most importantly have fun!

Blame My Shelf Naija Book Bae

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Blame My Shelf is a literary podcast hosted by Lara T. Kareem aka Naija Book Bae. Tune in to get book reviews and recommendations, hear about all things bookish and most importantly have fun!

    Ep 8: Season Finale & Life Lately

    Ep 8: Season Finale & Life Lately

    Season one is finally getting the finale it deserves! Find out why host Lara T. Kareem has been MIA and how the Blame My Shelf Podcast with Naija Book Bae will return for the next season. There's also a giveaway, so listen to the super short finale episode to find out how to get your hands on a free copy of Love is Beautiful When in Bloom by Lara T. Kareem and a durag from DuragCo.



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    • 8 min
    Ep 7: Behind the Pages, Life of a Professional Reader

    Ep 7: Behind the Pages, Life of a Professional Reader

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to read for a living? Host Lara T. Kareem shares her journey to becoming an international professional reader in the 7th episode of the Blame My Shelf Podcast with Naija Book Bae. If you're interested in checking out this service she provides as well, kindly visit: naijabookbae.com/reading



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    • 30 min
    Ep 6: Reviewing Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's "The Mountains Sing"

    Ep 6: Reviewing Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's "The Mountains Sing"

    Host Lara T. Kareem returns to kick off the second part of the 1st season of the Blame My Shelf Podcast with Naija Book Bae, with her first-ever audio review of a book, and the book in question is "The Mountains Sing" by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, a story that sheds light on Vietnam's turbulent history and the author's desperate call for peace and for humans to love other human beings more.



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    • 24 min
    Ep 5: #BMSRecommendations 2023 Reading Challenges To Participate In!

    Ep 5: #BMSRecommendations 2023 Reading Challenges To Participate In!

    One of the best ways to add jazz, spice & sugar to your reading year is by participating in reading challenges! Don't fret; in the fifth episode of the Blame My Shelf Podcast with Naija Book Bae, host Lara T. Kareem shares five reading challenges to get you started.

    Click Reading Challenges to view the list of challenges mentioned in this episode, and click Love Sells to read the article 😉

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    • 14 min
    Ep 4: Love in Literature ft. Tomilola Coco Adeyemo

    Ep 4: Love in Literature ft. Tomilola Coco Adeyemo

    Hold onto your hearts, romance lovers! In the fourth episode of the Blame My Shelf Podcast, host Lara T. Kareem welcomes her first-ever guest, the one and only Tomilola "Coco" Adeyemo, the phenomenal romance author behind the popular series "Rich Kids of Lagos."

    Get ready for an unforgettable chat about the joys of being a romance lover, author, dating, and books! So, buckle up for a cosy, heartwarming conversation! Enjoy the episode!

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Ep 3: Manhwas & Mangas I Absolutely Can't Forget (Rated R)

    Ep 3: Manhwas & Mangas I Absolutely Can't Forget (Rated R)

    In the third episode of the Blame My Shelf Podcast with Naija Book Bae, host Lara T. Kareem shares a list of Manhwas & Mangas she absolutely loved and recommends, this episode is Rated R because while some of the webcomics are PG-13 there are ones that are R rated.

    K-Drama Mentioned in this Episode:


    The Forbidden Marriage
    The Glory

    Books Mentioned in this Episode:


    Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen
    Finding Me by Viola Davis
    Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

    To view, the full list of all the Manhwas & Mangas mentioned in this episode click on the link: naijaboobkbae.com/manhwasandmangas

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    • 29 min

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