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December 2, 2025

Twenty experts on the book that got them through their 20s – part two

Katarina Båth, Lund University; Dr Nada Saadaoui, University of Cumbria; Ellen Howley, Dublin City University; Emily Hauser, University of Exeter; Jenni Ramone, Nottingham Trent University; Lewis Mondal, Royal Holloway, University of London; Martha McGill, University of Cambridge; University of Warwick; Olumayokun Ogunde, City St George's, University of London; Scarlett Baron, UCL, and Tom Emanuel, University of Glasgow

We asked 20 of our academic experts to recommend the book that steered them through this challenging decade.

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May 14, 2025

Bitter Honey by Lola Akinmade Åkerström explores how mothers carry their histories into their daughters’ lives

Olumayokun Ogunde, City St George's, University of London

There’s an urgent question running through Bitter Honey. What does it mean to parent when your life has been violently derailed by structures beyond your control?

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June 17, 2024

Queenie is a compelling exploration of Black motherhood – I’m glad I gave it a second chance

Olumayokun Ogunde, City St George's, University of London

Despite the series retaining elements of the novel that frustrated me, this time, I saw things a bit differently.

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Twenty experts on the book that got them through their 20s – part two

Bitter Honey by Lola Akinmade Åkerström explores how mothers carry their histories into their daughters’ lives

Queenie is a compelling exploration of Black motherhood – I’m glad I gave it a second chance

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