Reviews (books, films etc)
Thoughtful critiques and recommendations on books, films, and other media that resonate with women’s experiences and empowerment.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
A Divisive Pilgrimage for the Soul By Ikupolusi Ariyike It’s almost impossible to review Eat, Pray, Love as just a book. Since its publication in

A Review of Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A Testament to Love’s Many Forms. By Ikupolusi Ariyike Gabriel García Márquez, the Nobel laureate who gifted the world the magical

Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Avni Doshi’s debut novel, “Burnt Sugar,” is a haunting exploration of memory, identity, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Set against the

The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emechetta
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Buchi Emechetta’s The Joys of Motherhood (first published in 1979, reprinted in 1982, 2004, and 2008) is a powerful and heartbreaking novel

Tina Knowles’ “Matriarch”: A Memoir of Strength, Identity, and Empowerment
By Emmanuella Abraham In Matriarch: A Memoir, Tina Knowles steps into the spotlight, offering an intimate portrayal of her life beyond the titles of mother

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dear Ijeawele, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dear Ijeawele, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions is a concise yet powerful guide to raising a feminist child.