Welcome to The Author As A Reader where your favourite authors reveal the books that shaped them. In this series, we dive into their reading lives, from the stories that bring them comfort to the books they can’t stop recommending. They’ll share the novels they’d love to see on screen, the covers they can’t resist, and even the book that made them believe in the power of words. It’s a cozy, behind-the-scenes look at the books that have left a mark and who knows, you might just find your next memorable read.

Just so you know where my loyalties lie: if Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi writes it, I’m reading it. With over 25 romance titles to her name, the self-confessed hopeless romantic has mastered the art of delivering swoony, emotional, drama-filled love stories that feel like a warm hug. I highly recommend reading her books with a buddy or a book club because there’s always so many feelings that you can’t keep to yourself!

What started as diary-style short stories for her online  community quickly blossomed into a beloved series like Ginika’s Bridesmaids and standalone hits such as No Perfect Love and Golibe. One thing I’ve come to expect when I read her work is, layered characters. She’s a storyteller with range and heart,  if you haven’t devoured her books yet, you’re seriously missing out.

The Author As A Reader | Adesuwa O’Man Nwokedi

My earliest reading memory: Enid Blyton novels with magical forests, fairies, and goblins.

A book I’d like to see adapted to the screen is: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams.

A book I return to for comfort is: I tend not to re-read, so none comes to mind.

The most recent book I’ve seen with the most gorgeous cover: Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi (the one with the cherry in the mouth. So gorgeous).

The book I think is most underrated: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.

If my book had a soundtrack, the first song would be… Are We Still Friends by Tyler, The Creator.

The last book I purchased: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (pre-order).

A book that made me recognize the power of words: If Tomorrow Comes by Sydney Sheldon.

A book whose author I’d like to go to lunch with: Bride by Ali Hazelwood.

A book with the best opening line: “I’m not an Addict…I just like to get high.” – Any Love by Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi (insert cheesy grin here!)

The book I’m most ashamed not to have read: Tomorrow Died Yesterday by Chimeka Garricks.

If I could recommend one book to my younger self, it would be: Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (for obvious reasons 😀 )

 

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