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@Hasselblad Heroine, Storyteller + Travel Writer + Photographer + Believer. WROTE: @InEveryMirror @NotEnoughBook @LagomBook @DueNorthBook - RUN: @GeotravelMedia 🇳🇬 🇺🇸 🇸🇪
Save the dates. Mark your calendars 💙💛
BITTER HONEY US TOUR with William Morrow / HarperCollins Publishers.
Can’t wait to share details and tag all our wonderful stops, incredible interlocutors, and links to register very soon 🙏🏽
#bitterhoneybook #booktour #authorlife #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
BITTER HONEY US TOUR with William Morrow / HarperCollins Publishers.
Can’t wait to share details and tag all our wonderful stops, incredible interlocutors, and links to register very soon 🙏🏽
#bitterhoneybook #booktour #authorlife #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Save the dates. Mark your calendars 💙💛
BITTER HONEY US TOUR with William Morrow / HarperCollins Publishers.
Can’t wait to share details and tag all our wonderful stops, incredible interlocutors, and links to register very soon 🙏🏽
#bitterhoneybook #booktour #authorlife #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
BITTER HONEY US TOUR with William Morrow / HarperCollins Publishers.
Can’t wait to share details and tag all our wonderful stops, incredible interlocutors, and links to register very soon 🙏🏽
#bitterhoneybook #booktour #authorlife #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
"From the title alone, #BitterHoney offers a subtle warning, what begins as something golden & sweet slowly reveals its bitter edge. But nothing quite prepares the reader for the emotional intensity & layered #storytelling that follow" - @glamour.com SA www.glamour.co.za/lifestyle/gl...
#booksky
#booksky
July 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"From the title alone, #BitterHoney offers a subtle warning, what begins as something golden & sweet slowly reveals its bitter edge. But nothing quite prepares the reader for the emotional intensity & layered #storytelling that follow" - @glamour.com SA www.glamour.co.za/lifestyle/gl...
#booksky
#booksky
Our Goodreads giveaway is ending in 2 hours!
Don't miss your chance to win one of 25 copies of BITTER HONEY! - www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
#giveaway #books #BookRecommendation #ContestAlert #Contest #booksky
Don't miss your chance to win one of 25 copies of BITTER HONEY! - www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
#giveaway #books #BookRecommendation #ContestAlert #Contest #booksky
July 4, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Our Goodreads giveaway is ending in 2 hours!
Don't miss your chance to win one of 25 copies of BITTER HONEY! - www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
#giveaway #books #BookRecommendation #ContestAlert #Contest #booksky
Don't miss your chance to win one of 25 copies of BITTER HONEY! - www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
#giveaway #books #BookRecommendation #ContestAlert #Contest #booksky
You’ve been asking… and so you shall receive.🫶🏽
For fans of #InEveryMirrorShesBlack and #EverythingIsNotEnough, I’ve got something special in the works for you.
Coming soon… Sign up to my newsletter -> bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA 🤍🩶🖤
#johanbook #fiction #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
For fans of #InEveryMirrorShesBlack and #EverythingIsNotEnough, I’ve got something special in the works for you.
Coming soon… Sign up to my newsletter -> bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA 🤍🩶🖤
#johanbook #fiction #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
June 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You’ve been asking… and so you shall receive.🫶🏽
For fans of #InEveryMirrorShesBlack and #EverythingIsNotEnough, I’ve got something special in the works for you.
Coming soon… Sign up to my newsletter -> bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA 🤍🩶🖤
#johanbook #fiction #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
For fans of #InEveryMirrorShesBlack and #EverythingIsNotEnough, I’ve got something special in the works for you.
Coming soon… Sign up to my newsletter -> bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA 🤍🩶🖤
#johanbook #fiction #lolaakinmade #book #booksky
“Jonas is soul food. And she is famished…”
If there’s one thing BITTER HONEY serves, it’s a bevy of messy and complex characters! 🔥💙🧡
Get your copy today - www.waterstones.com/book/bitter-...
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#lolaakinmade #fiction #bookofthemonth #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #booksky
If there’s one thing BITTER HONEY serves, it’s a bevy of messy and complex characters! 🔥💙🧡
Get your copy today - www.waterstones.com/book/bitter-...
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#lolaakinmade #fiction #bookofthemonth #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #booksky
June 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
“Jonas is soul food. And she is famished…”
If there’s one thing BITTER HONEY serves, it’s a bevy of messy and complex characters! 🔥💙🧡
Get your copy today - www.waterstones.com/book/bitter-...
-——
#lolaakinmade #fiction #bookofthemonth #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #booksky
If there’s one thing BITTER HONEY serves, it’s a bevy of messy and complex characters! 🔥💙🧡
Get your copy today - www.waterstones.com/book/bitter-...
-——
#lolaakinmade #fiction #bookofthemonth #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #booksky
June 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Everyone is talking about LARS! 🔥
Find out why -> uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bitt... 💙🧡
#bitterhoney #booksky #bitterhoneybook #fiction
Find out why -> uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bitt... 💙🧡
#bitterhoney #booksky #bitterhoneybook #fiction
May 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Everyone is talking about LARS! 🔥
Find out why -> uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bitt... 💙🧡
#bitterhoney #booksky #bitterhoneybook #fiction
Find out why -> uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bitt... 💙🧡
#bitterhoney #booksky #bitterhoneybook #fiction
Do you know why #BITTERHONEY is being described as "EPIC"?
Because it's set against the backdrop of key global events, including #Eurovision in Greece, #FIFAWorldCup in Germany, the #ArabSpring, an attempted coup in Gambia, the #NobelPrize, & the #RoyalWedding of Diana & Charles, and much more...
Because it's set against the backdrop of key global events, including #Eurovision in Greece, #FIFAWorldCup in Germany, the #ArabSpring, an attempted coup in Gambia, the #NobelPrize, & the #RoyalWedding of Diana & Charles, and much more...
May 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Do you know why #BITTERHONEY is being described as "EPIC"?
Because it's set against the backdrop of key global events, including #Eurovision in Greece, #FIFAWorldCup in Germany, the #ArabSpring, an attempted coup in Gambia, the #NobelPrize, & the #RoyalWedding of Diana & Charles, and much more...
Because it's set against the backdrop of key global events, including #Eurovision in Greece, #FIFAWorldCup in Germany, the #ArabSpring, an attempted coup in Gambia, the #NobelPrize, & the #RoyalWedding of Diana & Charles, and much more...
So we heard there’s a “Gingers Are Black” trend going around on TikTok…
Well, on May 15… Meet Lars.
The messiest character you’ll ever meet.
#GingersAreBlack #AIArt #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #ginger
Well, on May 15… Meet Lars.
The messiest character you’ll ever meet.
#GingersAreBlack #AIArt #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #ginger
May 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
So we heard there’s a “Gingers Are Black” trend going around on TikTok…
Well, on May 15… Meet Lars.
The messiest character you’ll ever meet.
#GingersAreBlack #AIArt #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #ginger
Well, on May 15… Meet Lars.
The messiest character you’ll ever meet.
#GingersAreBlack #AIArt #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #ginger
Dropping in 4 days! 💙🧡
Listen to a sample of #BITTERHONEY read by uber talented Swedish-Finnish-Gambian playwright and actress Palmira K. Mbenga (”TINA”) and the legendary Nigerian-American actress Dele Ogundiran (”NANCY”).
Pre-order from all audiobook sellers 🙌🏾
#Eurovision #Booksky #Book #Sweden
Listen to a sample of #BITTERHONEY read by uber talented Swedish-Finnish-Gambian playwright and actress Palmira K. Mbenga (”TINA”) and the legendary Nigerian-American actress Dele Ogundiran (”NANCY”).
Pre-order from all audiobook sellers 🙌🏾
#Eurovision #Booksky #Book #Sweden
May 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Dropping in 4 days! 💙🧡
Listen to a sample of #BITTERHONEY read by uber talented Swedish-Finnish-Gambian playwright and actress Palmira K. Mbenga (”TINA”) and the legendary Nigerian-American actress Dele Ogundiran (”NANCY”).
Pre-order from all audiobook sellers 🙌🏾
#Eurovision #Booksky #Book #Sweden
Listen to a sample of #BITTERHONEY read by uber talented Swedish-Finnish-Gambian playwright and actress Palmira K. Mbenga (”TINA”) and the legendary Nigerian-American actress Dele Ogundiran (”NANCY”).
Pre-order from all audiobook sellers 🙌🏾
#Eurovision #Booksky #Book #Sweden
"Highly addictive, compelling, heartbreaking, evocative, bold, lyrical, richly developed...Lola Akinmade writes with fire and feeling..."
The countdown begins until you meet The Wikströms in #BITTERHONEY on May 15!
Pre-order your copy today- linktr.ee/lolaakinmade 💙
#Book #BookSky #BitterHoney
The countdown begins until you meet The Wikströms in #BITTERHONEY on May 15!
Pre-order your copy today- linktr.ee/lolaakinmade 💙
#Book #BookSky #BitterHoney
May 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"Highly addictive, compelling, heartbreaking, evocative, bold, lyrical, richly developed...Lola Akinmade writes with fire and feeling..."
The countdown begins until you meet The Wikströms in #BITTERHONEY on May 15!
Pre-order your copy today- linktr.ee/lolaakinmade 💙
#Book #BookSky #BitterHoney
The countdown begins until you meet The Wikströms in #BITTERHONEY on May 15!
Pre-order your copy today- linktr.ee/lolaakinmade 💙
#Book #BookSky #BitterHoney
“Brilliantly compelling...Partly revealing the damage done by needy, manipulative, self-serving men who sap dreams and agency, and alienate women from their potential…” - LoveReadingUK ❤️💙🧡
WHAT. A. REVIEW! 😍
Pre-order -> www.amazon.co.uk/Bitter-Honey...
#Book #BitterHoney #BookSky
WHAT. A. REVIEW! 😍
Pre-order -> www.amazon.co.uk/Bitter-Honey...
#Book #BitterHoney #BookSky
May 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
“Brilliantly compelling...Partly revealing the damage done by needy, manipulative, self-serving men who sap dreams and agency, and alienate women from their potential…” - LoveReadingUK ❤️💙🧡
WHAT. A. REVIEW! 😍
Pre-order -> www.amazon.co.uk/Bitter-Honey...
#Book #BitterHoney #BookSky
WHAT. A. REVIEW! 😍
Pre-order -> www.amazon.co.uk/Bitter-Honey...
#Book #BitterHoney #BookSky
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be hosting Aurora Expeditions’ first ever Women’s Only Antarctica Expedition from February 23 - March 4, 2027.
Come join us! - journeywoman.com/destinations...
#expedition #antarctica #travelphotography #womenintravel#nevertoolate #agelessadventure
Come join us! - journeywoman.com/destinations...
#expedition #antarctica #travelphotography #womenintravel#nevertoolate #agelessadventure
April 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be hosting Aurora Expeditions’ first ever Women’s Only Antarctica Expedition from February 23 - March 4, 2027.
Come join us! - journeywoman.com/destinations...
#expedition #antarctica #travelphotography #womenintravel#nevertoolate #agelessadventure
Come join us! - journeywoman.com/destinations...
#expedition #antarctica #travelphotography #womenintravel#nevertoolate #agelessadventure
Excited to share my @condenasttraveller feature on Stockholm and summer around the archipelago in the May/June 2025 issue.
Sharing contributor space with actress @jennifercoolidge wasn’t on my bingo card.
Be sure to pick up the May/June 2025 issue!
#Travel
Sharing contributor space with actress @jennifercoolidge wasn’t on my bingo card.
Be sure to pick up the May/June 2025 issue!
#Travel
April 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Excited to share my @condenasttraveller feature on Stockholm and summer around the archipelago in the May/June 2025 issue.
Sharing contributor space with actress @jennifercoolidge wasn’t on my bingo card.
Be sure to pick up the May/June 2025 issue!
#Travel
Sharing contributor space with actress @jennifercoolidge wasn’t on my bingo card.
Be sure to pick up the May/June 2025 issue!
#Travel
Only 6 spots - Join us in Sweden to experience the #NorthernLights from February 8-15, 2026
Activities include photo sessions, indigenous Sami culture, husky sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, spa, & more
Grab your spot today with a deposit! - academy.geotravelermedia.com/p/aurora-exp...
Activities include photo sessions, indigenous Sami culture, husky sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, spa, & more
Grab your spot today with a deposit! - academy.geotravelermedia.com/p/aurora-exp...
April 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Only 6 spots - Join us in Sweden to experience the #NorthernLights from February 8-15, 2026
Activities include photo sessions, indigenous Sami culture, husky sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, spa, & more
Grab your spot today with a deposit! - academy.geotravelermedia.com/p/aurora-exp...
Activities include photo sessions, indigenous Sami culture, husky sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, spa, & more
Grab your spot today with a deposit! - academy.geotravelermedia.com/p/aurora-exp...
Don't miss this incredible pre-order deal at Barnes & Noble for 25% off #BITTERHONEY!
Grab your copy today -> www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitter-hon...
Premium members get an additional 10% off. So a total of 35% off just for pre-ordering
#PreOrders #bookx #BookTwitter #fiction #booktwt #book
Grab your copy today -> www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitter-hon...
Premium members get an additional 10% off. So a total of 35% off just for pre-ordering
#PreOrders #bookx #BookTwitter #fiction #booktwt #book
April 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Don't miss this incredible pre-order deal at Barnes & Noble for 25% off #BITTERHONEY!
Grab your copy today -> www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitter-hon...
Premium members get an additional 10% off. So a total of 35% off just for pre-ordering
#PreOrders #bookx #BookTwitter #fiction #booktwt #book
Grab your copy today -> www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitter-hon...
Premium members get an additional 10% off. So a total of 35% off just for pre-ordering
#PreOrders #bookx #BookTwitter #fiction #booktwt #book
Happy Easter. He is risen 🙏🏾❤️
I remember taking this photo on a stormy evening in Latvia’s oldest town, Ludza.
Every year, it serves as a reminder of the price that was paid for the grace I enjoy today 🙏🏾
#easter #jesus #heisrisenindeed #grace #christian
I remember taking this photo on a stormy evening in Latvia’s oldest town, Ludza.
Every year, it serves as a reminder of the price that was paid for the grace I enjoy today 🙏🏾
#easter #jesus #heisrisenindeed #grace #christian
April 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy Easter. He is risen 🙏🏾❤️
I remember taking this photo on a stormy evening in Latvia’s oldest town, Ludza.
Every year, it serves as a reminder of the price that was paid for the grace I enjoy today 🙏🏾
#easter #jesus #heisrisenindeed #grace #christian
I remember taking this photo on a stormy evening in Latvia’s oldest town, Ludza.
Every year, it serves as a reminder of the price that was paid for the grace I enjoy today 🙏🏾
#easter #jesus #heisrisenindeed #grace #christian
“I just finished recording #BitterHoney yesterday. I’m so excited for the world to read your beautiful novel. This one hit deep! Thank you again for the opportunity 🧡💙” - Swedish-Gambian actress, playwright, and journalist Palmira Koukkari Mbenga as “TINA”.
#booksky
#booksky
April 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“I just finished recording #BitterHoney yesterday. I’m so excited for the world to read your beautiful novel. This one hit deep! Thank you again for the opportunity 🧡💙” - Swedish-Gambian actress, playwright, and journalist Palmira Koukkari Mbenga as “TINA”.
#booksky
#booksky
I'm a big advocate for taking care of yourself holistically, especially mentally & emotionally. Tala Thrive is a fab platform that connects you with culturally competent therapists, executive & life coaches.
Here is a 50% off code to use at www.talathrive.com -> LOLAFANDF50
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#wellbeing #thrive
Here is a 50% off code to use at www.talathrive.com -> LOLAFANDF50
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#wellbeing #thrive
April 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I'm a big advocate for taking care of yourself holistically, especially mentally & emotionally. Tala Thrive is a fab platform that connects you with culturally competent therapists, executive & life coaches.
Here is a 50% off code to use at www.talathrive.com -> LOLAFANDF50
🧡
#wellbeing #thrive
Here is a 50% off code to use at www.talathrive.com -> LOLAFANDF50
🧡
#wellbeing #thrive
Happy Mother’s Day. My @theafroswede project brings so much joy 🙏🏾🩵💛
Shot with #Hasselblad X2D + XCD 90
#Photography #Sweden #Integration #Afroswede #MothersDay
Shot with #Hasselblad X2D + XCD 90
#Photography #Sweden #Integration #Afroswede #MothersDay
March 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Happy Mother’s Day. My @theafroswede project brings so much joy 🙏🏾🩵💛
Shot with #Hasselblad X2D + XCD 90
#Photography #Sweden #Integration #Afroswede #MothersDay
Shot with #Hasselblad X2D + XCD 90
#Photography #Sweden #Integration #Afroswede #MothersDay
What a whirlwind daytrip to #Uppsala to speak at the Uppsala International #Literature #Festival. This year’s theme focused on #Nigerian Literature 🇳🇬.
Thank you to everyone who came to my talk about Black bodies in a white world & so much more covering all my books.
Thank you Uppsala 🙏🏾
#booksky
Thank you to everyone who came to my talk about Black bodies in a white world & so much more covering all my books.
Thank you Uppsala 🙏🏾
#booksky
March 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
What a whirlwind daytrip to #Uppsala to speak at the Uppsala International #Literature #Festival. This year’s theme focused on #Nigerian Literature 🇳🇬.
Thank you to everyone who came to my talk about Black bodies in a white world & so much more covering all my books.
Thank you Uppsala 🙏🏾
#booksky
Thank you to everyone who came to my talk about Black bodies in a white world & so much more covering all my books.
Thank you Uppsala 🙏🏾
#booksky
For readers in #Sweden (you're also eligible for the contest to win a box of special goodies!), please pre-order your copy of #BITTERHONEY from Lola's home bookseller -> The English Bookshop @bookshop_se - www.bit.ly/bitter-honey
#Book #Fiction #preorder #booksky #lolaakinmade
#Book #Fiction #preorder #booksky #lolaakinmade
March 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
For readers in #Sweden (you're also eligible for the contest to win a box of special goodies!), please pre-order your copy of #BITTERHONEY from Lola's home bookseller -> The English Bookshop @bookshop_se - www.bit.ly/bitter-honey
#Book #Fiction #preorder #booksky #lolaakinmade
#Book #Fiction #preorder #booksky #lolaakinmade
This first giveaway is for readers based in the UK, Sweden, or Europe 💙🧡
To enter:
1) Pre-order a copy of BITTER HONEY.
2) Join my mailing list - bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA
The giveaway ends on April 30 so don’t miss out! 💙🧡
#giveaway
#book
#contest
#bitterhoney
#lolaakinmade
To enter:
1) Pre-order a copy of BITTER HONEY.
2) Join my mailing list - bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA
The giveaway ends on April 30 so don’t miss out! 💙🧡
#giveaway
#book
#contest
#bitterhoney
#lolaakinmade
March 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This first giveaway is for readers based in the UK, Sweden, or Europe 💙🧡
To enter:
1) Pre-order a copy of BITTER HONEY.
2) Join my mailing list - bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA
The giveaway ends on April 30 so don’t miss out! 💙🧡
#giveaway
#book
#contest
#bitterhoney
#lolaakinmade
To enter:
1) Pre-order a copy of BITTER HONEY.
2) Join my mailing list - bit.ly/NEWS-LOLA
The giveaway ends on April 30 so don’t miss out! 💙🧡
#giveaway
#book
#contest
#bitterhoney
#lolaakinmade
Over 5,000 submitted images
Over 1,300 photographers
40 selected
1 grateful Nigerian-American-Swede 🩵💛
My heart is full.
Thank you #hasselbladfoundation 🙏🏾🖤
#Fotosalongen2025 #PhotographyExhibition
#hasselblad #lolaakinmade #afroswede #photography #socialimpact #womenintravel #culture #sweden
Over 1,300 photographers
40 selected
1 grateful Nigerian-American-Swede 🩵💛
My heart is full.
Thank you #hasselbladfoundation 🙏🏾🖤
#Fotosalongen2025 #PhotographyExhibition
#hasselblad #lolaakinmade #afroswede #photography #socialimpact #womenintravel #culture #sweden
March 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Over 5,000 submitted images
Over 1,300 photographers
40 selected
1 grateful Nigerian-American-Swede 🩵💛
My heart is full.
Thank you #hasselbladfoundation 🙏🏾🖤
#Fotosalongen2025 #PhotographyExhibition
#hasselblad #lolaakinmade #afroswede #photography #socialimpact #womenintravel #culture #sweden
Over 1,300 photographers
40 selected
1 grateful Nigerian-American-Swede 🩵💛
My heart is full.
Thank you #hasselbladfoundation 🙏🏾🖤
#Fotosalongen2025 #PhotographyExhibition
#hasselblad #lolaakinmade #afroswede #photography #socialimpact #womenintravel #culture #sweden