{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66bfb7ce0821ed497114eefc/66bfb7d3ad68fd0165c3bc97?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#62 My Life in Books with Akinyi (Semi-Scribbled Podcast)","description":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1116755/open_sms\">Send us a Text Message.</a></p><p>Today we welcome Akinyi from the <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/semiscribbled-podcast/id1529669644'>Semi Scribbled Podcast</a> to talk her &apos;life in books.&apos; Akinyi chats to Sarah and shares the books that have had a lasting effect on her life. Semi Scribbled Podcast discusses inspirational books written by black authors. We&apos;re always in awe that Akinyi hosts this podcast solo, yet manages to be hugely engaging, thought provoking and a joy to listen to. <br/><br/><b>Books mentioned<br/></b>The Wind in the Willow by Kenneth Grahame<br/>Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe<br/>Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe<br/>All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks<br/>Dust by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor<br/>The Havoc of Choice  by Wanjiru Koinange<br/>The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy<br/>The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy<br/>Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi</p><p><b>Semi Scribbled episodes mentioned</b><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/all-about-love-a-gathering/id1529669644?i=1000541727747'>All About Love</a><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/dust-memories-are-ghosts/id1529669644?i=1000492514597'>Dust</a><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-havoc-of-choice/id1529669644?i=1000503293872'>The Havoc of Choice</a><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/freshwater/id1529669644?i=1000499784466'>Freshwater</a><br/><br/><b>Other stuff</b><br/><a href='https://www.smartbrowngirl.com/'>The Smart Brown Girl Book Club</a><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bookclub/id515895451'>BBC Book Club Podcast</a><br/><br/><b>Support The Bookcast Club</b></p><ul><li>You can support the podcast on <a href='http://www.patreon.com/bookcastclub'>Patreon</a>. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post.  </li><li>If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on our <a href='http://www.thebookcastclub.com/support'>website</a>.  </li><li>A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or <a href='http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-%E2%80%A6ub/id1229509259'>review us on iTunes</a>.</li></ul><p><br/><b>Newsletter<br/></b>Sign up to our <a href='https://www.thebookcastclub.com/newsletter'>monthly newsletter</a> for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.<br/><br/><b>Get in touch<br/></b><a href='https://twitter.com/bookcastclub'>Twitter</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bookcastclub/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.thebookcastclub.com/'>Website</a> | <a href='http://telb.ee/uy6f6'>Voice message</a><br/><br/>We encourage you to support independent bookshops or libraries. You can find a <a href='http://www.thebookcastclub.com/post/a-list-o%E2%80%A6ent-bookshops'>list of independent bookshops</a> to support on our website, many of which do home delivery.</p><p><a rel=\"payment\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bookcastclub\">Support the Show.</a></p>","author_name":"The Bookcast Club"}