Books and Being Podcast

Yetunde Onafuye
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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

  1. 02/24/2025

    55. It’s good to be back!

    After a long hiatus, the podcast is back with a new episode! While this one is short, Yetunde shares what to expect in the upcoming episode. Remember to rate the podcast on all platforms. Subscribe to the newsletter: booksandbeing.substack.com Send your questions or dilemmas to: booksandbeingpodcast@gmail.com

    6 min

  2. 09/22/2023

    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! ............. *If you love my content, please share and buy me a digital cup of coffee. Subscribe to Books and Being Newsletter here.

    19 min

  3. 07/22/2023

    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

    20 min

  4. 04/30/2023

    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! ............. *If you love my content, please share and ⁠buy me a digital cup of coffee⁠. Subscribe to Books and Being Newsletter ⁠here⁠.

    27 min

  5. 02/04/2023

    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

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

    01/15/2023

    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! ............. *If you love my content, please share and buy me a digital cup of coffee. Subscribe to Books and Being Newsletter here.

    25 min
  7. 49. Book clubs

    08/30/2022

    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

    15 min
  8. 48. Anything goes #2

    08/02/2022

    48. Anything goes #2

    In this episode, anything goes! Yetunde talks about the inspiration behind the latest episode, messed up plans, meeting other Nigerian podcast hosts, her latest music inspiration and recommendations, self-discovery musings on how she feels kinda 'obsessive' about her academic writings and the time she had a panic attack, her latest volunteering endeavor, and the need for the best of vibes from now until the end of the year. This episode is chill, vulnerable, and packed. Enjoy, besties!

    24 min
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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

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  • Creator
    Yetunde Onafuye
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yetunde Onafuye
  • Show Website
    Books and Being Podcast