Now let's get to the gist. As a Nigerian book reviewer, we don't have access to certain things, which include and are not limited to just these:
A. Goodreads giveaways: Of all the giveaways I've seen or come across on Goodreads, not once have I seen one that includes citizens of Nigeria, and honestly, I think Goodreads should be more inclusive in bringing more giveaways that cut across all countries!
B. Book Influencer Programs: The other day I was going through the criteria for you to be eligible for these programs, and I saw a particular phrase for almost ten programs I checked, which is 'You have to live in the US'.
C. Libraries that actually offer fictional books
D. Hardcovers/Paperbacks: This is the one that hurts the most 😫😥. I can't consider myself a full-fledged book girlie because I've never read,felt,or smelled an actual hardcover or paperback that I actually like. The cost of books here in Nigeria is 🤯🤯🤯🤯 and I don't think my account balance can handle my love for paperbacks or even hardcovers.
E. No Kindle: At least if kindles were actually available in Nigeria, the hurt from not buying paperbacks or hardcovers would sting less, but NO! Kindles are not available in Nigeria, so I cannot even participate in 'stuff your kindle day' arrgh😫😫
There are actually a lot of issues that affect Nigerian book reviewers, but I think the one that stings the most is the high cost of books. Nigerians are readers too 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬📖📖📖
QUESTION: Nigeiran Book Reviewers, what are some other issues that affect your book reviewing journey?
P.S. If you're a Nigerian book reviewer, let's connect on either Instagram(rayo_reads )or Facebook ( Rayo Reads)
♡♡ Sending my love to every Nigeian Book Reviewer♡♡
Sending love to every Nigerian booklover 🤗
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