56 episodes

A cozy space on the internet where Yetunde talks about books, and the realities of navigating adulthood.

Instagram: @booksandbeingpodcast
Email 📧: booksandbeingpodcast@gmail.com
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Books and Being Podcast Yetunde Onafuye

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

A cozy space on the internet where Yetunde talks about books, and the realities of navigating adulthood.

Instagram: @booksandbeingpodcast
Email 📧: booksandbeingpodcast@gmail.com
Newsletter: booksandbeing.substack.com

    54. Would you rather...

    54. Would you rather...

    In this episode, Yetunde responds to 'Would You Rather (Philosophical Edition)' questions. This episode is inspired by a similar one done by Emma Chamberlain of Anything Goes Podcast. Enjoy!

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    • 18 min
    53. Life, love, and Baldwin.

    53. Life, love, and Baldwin.

    Books and Being Podcast returns with its 53rd episode. In this one, Yetunde discusses life since the podcast break; shares her current reads; and does a book reading of the The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin.



    Books mentioned:

    The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange

    Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

    The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin


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    • 20 min
    52. Daily routine and favourite things to wear

    52. Daily routine and favourite things to wear

    Hi besties! In this episode, Yetunde talks about her new daily routine and favourite fashion items. Enjoy!

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    • 26 min
    51. New year reading list

    51. New year reading list

    Hey besties, in this episode I discuss some of the books on my reading this for the first few months of the year. I also talk about some of the book-related tea in the book community. Let's have fun!

    Books mentioned in this episode:


    Ithaca by Claire North
    Maame by Jessica George
    Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
    Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan
    A Spell Of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo
    Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
    Babel by R.F. Kuang
    The First Woman by Jenifer Makumbi
    Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn
    Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
    Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
    Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga
    Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu




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    • 37 min
    50. Sometimes, I am a quitter.

    50. Sometimes, I am a quitter.

    Hi besties! The podcast is back with episode 50. In this episode, I discuss my resolve to quit. I also give a brief introduction of the podcast and myself for the sake of new listeners. Enjoy!

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    • 25 min
    49. Book clubs

    49. Book clubs

    In this episode, I talk about book clubs: why/when you should join one; my experience in two book clubs; how to get the best out of a book club; questions to ask before joining one; book club rules vs. your reading experience; and signs that you need to leave that book club. All these thoughts are from personal experiences. Enjoy!

    Book mentioned in this episode


    At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop


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    • 15 min

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12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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