Uyo Book Club Ends 2023 Reading Sessions With ‘Not Tomorrow”

Not Tomorrow

By Dara-Abasi Akpan On Saturday, 25th November 2023, the Uyo Book Club brought to a close the 2023 reading sessions. It was an honour to have one of our members, Mrs Elizabeth Oku James, the Vice principal of Cornelia Cornelly …

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5 Hilarious Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

5 Hilarious Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

If you’re looking for books that are specifically designed to make you laugh uncontrollably, we can suggest the following: 1. Catch-22″ by Joseph Heller This classic satirical novel follows the absurd experiences of American soldiers during World War II, with …

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Lessons from Abak Book Club’s First Reading Session of Saturday,14th January, 2023

Abak book club

By Udeme Nana I arrived at the Library some minutes past 3pm and went straight to the section which holds classics. I wasn’t deterred by the dust-covered titles as I searched for a one of interest. Finally, I stumbled on …

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Tribute To A Living Legend: An Afternoon With Rev Dr Moses Ibanga Akpabio

Moses ibanga akpabio

πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“ ✍️ Written by Uboho Bassey It never ceases to amaze me, how many times our paths have crossed with other people, and how, within that space of time, history is made. These are the rare moments we have discovered …

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A community of Book Lovers: The Fire of Reading is Burning Brighter!

By Uboho Bassey πŸ“šπŸ“™πŸ“šπŸ“—πŸ“šπŸ“˜πŸ“šπŸ““πŸ“šπŸ“•πŸ“šπŸ“”πŸ“šπŸ“’πŸ“š The fact of life is that there’ll always be Books to be read. Books about life, philosophy, inventions, fiction, facts, dramas, poetry, plays, and whatever ideas the Author seeks to share with the world in the …

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A Tale of Uyo 2022

By Mary Jonas The city of Uyo, through the UYO BOOK CLUB initiative in Akwa Ibom state, ably pioneered by Dr Udeme Nana played host to the literary community in Nigeria as they trooped into the city from across the …

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The Glitz, Glamour and Impact of The 2nd National Book Clubs Conference in Uyo

By Aluu Vincent βœ“βœ“It was all fun, glitz and glamour at the second National Book Conference of Book Clubs and Reading Promoters in Nigeria, held at the prestigious Mandela Hall of Watbridge Hotels, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event was …

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Uyo Book Club Conference 2022: Yet Another Story

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By Liberty Bassey We had come to the conclusion after previous reviews, I hope, that the just ended 2nd National Book Clubs Conference held in Uyo was an event worthy of many stories. We will keep telling these stories – …

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Highlights of National Book Clubs Conference, Uyo 2022

By Liberty Bassey The 2nd National Book Clubs Conference held in Uyo September 15-18th has come and gone. But, this was no kindergarten afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of days. This …

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A review of Uyo Book Club book chat sessions at Ibom International Arts & Book Festival 2022

Ibom Arts and Book Festival

By Liberty Bassey The International Ibom Arts and Book Festival began on a grand note in the City view Hall of Watbridge Hotels and Suites on Thursday as advertised. Its theme: The Artist and The Art: reclaim and redefine opened …

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