Our forever First Lady, Michelle Obama, has gifted us with a manual for living life well. In her new book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, she discusses partnering well, overcoming fear, intergenerational politics, parenting and so much more. Lauryn and Alice chat about all of their favourite bits and shamelessly plug the book club they run, Melanin Pages! If you’re interested in books by and about Black Women, check it out here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mel...

It's time!!!Calling all the lovers of love. Lauryn and Dionne have exactly what you've been asking for. We read the full-length fiction debut of the Romconiseur herself, Ms. Bolu Babalola and it was EVERYTHING we could have ever asked for. Sweet like plantain, hot like pepper. They taste the best when together...Sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo has just made a huge mistake. As an expert in relationship-evasion and the host of the popular student radio show Brown Sugar, she...

Calling all the recovering shopaholics!Jade and Lauryn have some insights and tips from the incredible book, Consumed: The need for collective change; colonialism, climate change & consumerism by Aja Barber. In it, we learn about the many unethical tentacles of fast fashion, why our parents clothes were bette quality and how you can be a fashion girl and an ethical consumer all at the same time. Transcript: https://medium.com/the-normal-girl-book-blog/s2e3-consumed-by-aja-barber-f337...

Yaa and Lauryn are OBSESSED! The Final Revival of Opal and Nev is the story of the biggest Rock duo of the 70s. As they prepare for a 2016 reunion, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton, who has a special connection to Opal, seizes the chance to curate an oral history about her idols. Sunny thought she knew most of the stories leading up to the cult duo’s most politicized chapter. But as her interviews dig deeper, a nasty new allegation from an unexpected source threatens to blow up everythi...

Talia Hibbert is one of the romance queens and Margaretha and Lauryn finally got a taste of her New York Times Best Selling Brown sisters trilogy. Dani Brown is an ambitious PhD student who is not interested in romantic relationships. She is however in the market for a friend with benefits. Zaf Ansari is a big hearted security guard/NGO founder who has a huge crush on Dani. After a fire drill goes Ary, they find themselves trending as #couplegoals online and decide to keep up the charade...

Hello lovelies! Crazy Rich Asians was one of the last truly iconic rom-coms and lucky for us, the book is even better!! Rachel Chu, a Chinese-American Economics professor, accompanies her boyfriend, Nick Young, to Singapore for a wedding. Little does she know that she will be attending the most lavish wedding of the year and her boyfriend is essentially the Crown Prince of the highest echelon of society. The world building is impeccable, the humour is tongue-in-check and this book has loads o...

This book will absolutely revolutionise your feminist ideology. Mona writes eloquently about Anger, Attention, Profanity, Ambition, Power, Violence and Lust. An absolute MUST-READ!Sign up to her newsletter for more:https://www.feministgiant.com/

Hello! Here is a discussion on a book we ADORED. A definite must read for everyone, everywhere. Grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy xxTwitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbookEmail : normalgirlbookclub@gmail.com

First and foremost, sorry for the late uploads lovlies. Life happened and your girls are super sorry to keep you waiting. In this episode, we read Toni Tone's debut book on love and .... we had thoughts and feelings and words. We hope you enjoy it xxTwitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbook

Happy belated Valentines days Lovlies! As it is the season of love, we read this gem. Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour has something for everyone; drama, romance, bold female protagonists and love stories to make your heart swell. We loved talking about this book and rambling about the goings on in the world. EnjoyTwitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbook

For our first self-development book, we read 'You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life' by Jen Sincero. We had .......thoughts. Always remember that all advice should be taken with a pinch (or cup) of salt xxTwitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbook

In our first proper book club episode, we get into Abi Dare's The Girl with the Louding Voice. It's a stunning novel bursting with resilience, humanity and feminist ideals. Listen to find out why we think everyone HAS to read it. Keep up with us xxTwitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbook

Welcome to the first episode of the Normal Girl Podcast. Lauryn and Lubona are book worms and besties reading their way to their best selves. In this episode, we talk about some books we love and why and tell you which books we’re reading this month. Enjoy!Twitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbook

Welcome to the first episode of the Normal Girl Podcast. Lauryn and Lubona are book worms and besties reading their way to their best selves. In this episode, we talk about some books we love and why and tell you which books we’re reading this month. Enjoy!Twitter: @normalgirlbclubInstagram: @normalgirlbook