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January sits between laughter and law. With Born a Crime, we’re stepping into a story that makes you laugh, then quietly asks you to sit with what that laughter is protecting. Conversations are about to get deeper, wider, and more interesting — with familiar voices, new perspectives from Lit Nomads, and a say in what kind of love story February brings.


January sits between laughter and law. With Born a Crime, we’re stepping into a story that makes you laugh, then quietly asks you to sit with what that laughter is protecting. Conversations are about to get deeper, wider, and more interesting — with familiar voices, new perspectives from Lit Nomads, and a say in what kind of love story February brings.

The Reading Circle 254 is curating a year of unforgettable reads — from romance and sci-fi to African literature, thrillers, and classics. Come for the books. Stay for the conversations.

“Trauma does not define who we become — it shapes the choices we are forced to make.” Bad Signs explores how trauma shapes choice and how humanity survives even in the darkest places. In this reader Q&A, R.J. Ellory reflects on fear, morality, and the fragile line between good and evil.

A Year Inside The Reading Circle 254 Madness

In the middle of a rushed, chaotic year, The Reading Circle became a place to slow down—through books, conversations, banter, and community. From monthly meet-ups to unexpected friendships, we kept showing up, reading together, and choosing curiosity. Grateful for the people, the pages, and the joy of yapping about characters every last Saturday of the month. 💚

An Exclusive Interview With The Author of Sinners

Ever carried cash and instantly felt like the universe was plotting? I tried walking around with a single 1,000-bob note, only to lose it, panic, cry-laugh, and end up chasing down a mint-chewing bus conductor across Nairobi. Truly… cash and I are not friends.

Y'all keep saying "Invovle me" We’ve got plans, and you might want to know. Curious? Read to uncover the next moves at The Reading Circle 254.

From thrillers to romance, these short books — neatly divided into eight genres — are perfect for wrapping up your yearly reading goal. Fast, engaging, and unforgettable, there’s something here for every kind of reader.

A routine goodbye turns into a family's worst nightmare — sudden loss, raw grief, and unanswered questions. This poem captures the quiet devastation of ordinary lives shattered in an instant.

Review Week and Next Month’s Vote