Chatting Little Rot & More with Akwaeke Emezi | July 2024

This is a very special video for me. Today one of my favourite authors Akwaeke Emezi’s Little Rot is released and I had the pleasure of chatting to them about their new book and more - a real pinch myself moment. I hope you enjoy… and get the book it’s a banger #BookTube #LittleRot #AkwaekeEmezi
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Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
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[@karenehlers2534]

I just finished “Little Rot” a few hours ago and here’s this interview. I love all their interviews as they are passionate about their work. And you asked great questions!

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you. I was trying not to be too gushy as I just love their work soooooo much. It was a real pinch me moment.

[@jellybebe2753]

How great to see independent and genuinely interested people like yourself interviewing authors! Gosh, I really love this interview. Thanks!

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you so much, that’s such a lovely and kind comment to get.

[@EvieM1]

Great interview, Simon. I love how they just shine when they talk about their work.

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you for watching.

[@leeh4343]

Lovely interview Simon - just like a couple of friends having a chat, which I loved 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwww that’s a lovely thing to say. I’m hoping that one day I’ll get to chat to Akwaeke in real life, that’s my next Emezi goal. Lol.

[@NickellesNook]

Fantastic interview!!! I will be adding Little Rot to my TBR right away. I actually have quite a few of Akwaeke’s books on my Goodreads TBR, so I’m thinking I’m going to have to purchase them now.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh I recommend you do. I think you’d really like You Made A Fool of Death with Your Beauty, that could be a good one to start with. It’s got SPICE.

[@cecilialau_]

So fascinating. Thank you for sharing on here. Their books are really special and intriguingly unflinching, and what a treat that they have books lined up for us for years to come! 🙌 Can’t wait to read Little Rot!!

[@SavidgeReads]

Isn’t it exciting how many Akwaeke books we have ahead of us!

[@cecilialau_]

@@SavidgeReads so!

[@marjoriedybec3450]

OMG!!! That was SOOOO fantastic! TY TY TY.

[@SavidgeReads]

Thank you! So chuffed you enjoyed it.

[@Gen-yh1jz]

Just finished the book. What a page turner, loved this book.

[@SavidgeReads]

It’s soooo good isn’t it 🍒

[@pennywood5388]

Wow, you got all the tea! so many more books to come!,

[@SavidgeReads]

Sooooooo many. Lucky us!!!

[@sarahandherbookshelf]

Ahhhh! 😍😍😍

[@SavidgeReads]

Honestly I had to try so hard not to go into uber fan… even though I am.

[@janedolman6691]

Fabulous interview..can’t wait for the fantasy series❤They are just so full of energy and joy.

[@SavidgeReads]

They are. Like their books 🥳📚

[@Nina_DP]

That was delightful. Well done, Simon!

[@SavidgeReads]

Thank you very much Nina. It was such a pleasure to talk to Akwaeke.

[@cindyhaiken5644]

What a terrific interview. So many interesting aspects! None of Emezi’s books has topped Vivek Oji for me but I cannot wait to read Little Rot!

[@rachelmatthews8489]

🙌🏾

[@SavidgeReads]

🥳🍒

[@taneesewilson8844]

This makes me want to RUN🏃🏻‍♀️to purchase Little Rot! I was completely drawn in by Akwaeke’s infectious persona. Wonderful interview Simon. Loved it! 👏

[@SavidgeReads]

Thank you so much. Akwaeke is so wonderful. I hope you enjoy Little Rot when you get to it. It’s quite the ride.

[@Kaffeyyyyy]

Great interview Simon! I loved Little Rot and it's so cool to hear more about it. Also cant wait for that fantasy series 👀

[@SavidgeReads]

Yes. Could be the series to finally get me into writing as I’ll read everything they write.

[@Georgesmomsu]

What a fabulous interview Simon. I’ve loved all the books of theirs, but Pet really has stuck with me.

[@SavidgeReads]

Sooooo pleased you enjoyed the interview. Pet is one of my favourites… but then they’re all my favourites cos they are one of my favourites.

[@leolamoon11]

Wonderful interview! I love how Emezi talks about their writing with a sense of discovery. Really great questions…insightful and thought provoking. Love this content! I haven’t read any of their books. What would you recommend as a first read?

[@SavidgeReads]

They do have a fabulous way of talking about their writing. (Those are their pronouns.) I would start with maybe reading Pet… or The Death of Vivek Oji… or any of their books really, those would be my suggestions as good in’s to their work.

[@leolamoon11]

@@SavidgeReads Apologies with appropriate edits made.

[@SavidgeReads]

@@leolamoon11 don’t worry, I just wanted to make sure you knew. Hope you enjoyed their books when you get to them.