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Where would you like to go in 2016? Get started with Skyscanner and Austrian Airlines

by Lola AkinmadeReviews + PartnershipsPosted on January 13, 2016January 13, 2016Comments are Disabled

Looking for where to go in 2016? Here’s one of the quickest ways to induce wanderlust. Scan through all the destinations an airline flies to on their website. Guaranteed…

Date Night with Austria and Premiere of James Bond 007 Spectre

by Lola AkinmadeReviews + PartnershipsPosted on November 6, 2015December 7, 20152 Comments

I was invited as a guest of several Austrian Tourism boards combined (Γ–tztal, Tyrol, and SΓΆlden) for a special dinner and movie night to premiere 007 Spectre,

Exploring West Sweden through food #CulinarySweden

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on September 9, 2015December 1, 20152 Comments

Ever since I found out about the shellfish journeys in West Sweden several years ago, this experience has been on the back of my mind…

A Day in Bremen

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on September 3, 2015October 2, 201512 Comments

While spending time in the city of Hamburg, I took a day trip to Bremen. Here are my thoughts and photos…

In Photos: Hanging with Cesenatico’s fishmongers

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 23, 2015June 23, 20164 Comments

I spent the day with fishmongers as well as at the fish market in Cesenatico, Italy. Here was my day in photos…

Meet the coolest mosaic artist in Ravenna, Italy

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 3, 2015October 2, 20155 Comments

Meet Luca Barberini, arguably the coolest mosaic artist in Ravenna. He is taking an old medium and transforming it into fresh and modern art…

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  • 2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
  • The holiday season is soon upon us. So I'm calling all Afro Nordic-owned brands, please share below so people can support this gift-giving season (and frankly, always!)

Tag an Afro Nordic-owned brand, a short description, and drop the country flag as well so people know.

#gifting #giftideas #payitforward #buyblack #supportblackbusiness #afronordic
  • Reading the dedication from IN EVERY MIRROR SHE’S BLACK @ineverymirror πŸ§‘β€οΈπŸ–€

Thank you once again @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
  • Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€

I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
  • I’m 47.

I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. 

Since we were toddlers.

To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy.

A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
  • And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
  • Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
  • DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
  • When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude.

However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me.

Here is why...

I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. 

Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️

#lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
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2025 has been so joyful and blessed in many ways and my heart is brimming with immense gratitude. However, it also brought a rather specific emotionally taxing and stressful situation I’d like to leave behind me. Here is why... I’m deeply grateful to all of you who fully held space for me through this. Thank you for your support. God has been faithful β™₯️ #lifelesson #writersblock #gratitude #grace
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The holiday season is soon upon us. So I'm calling all Afro Nordic-owned brands, please share below so people can support this gift-giving season (and frankly, always!)

Tag an Afro Nordic-owned brand, a short description, and drop the country flag as well so people know.

#gifting #giftideas #payitforward #buyblack #supportblackbusiness #afronordic
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The holiday season is soon upon us. So I'm calling all Afro Nordic-owned brands, please share below so people can support this gift-giving season (and frankly, always!) Tag an Afro Nordic-owned brand, a short description, and drop the country flag as well so people know. #gifting #giftideas #payitforward #buyblack #supportblackbusiness #afronordic
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Reading the dedication from IN EVERY MIRROR SHE’S BLACK @ineverymirror πŸ§‘β€οΈπŸ–€ Thank you once again @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 #awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
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Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€

I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€

I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€

I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
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Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€ I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½ #awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
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I’m 47.

I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. 

Since we were toddlers.

To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy.

A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
I’m 47.

I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. 

Since we were toddlers.

To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy.

A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
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I’m 47. I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. Since we were toddlers. To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy. A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’› #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
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And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’› Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’› Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York! My heart is full. Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Thank you for your support! ❀️ #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½ Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’– #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️ To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’› Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½ #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea! Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½ #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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