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Reading. Why I read? There are so many answers to this question. But the simplest one…I can’t afford not to; it’s my passion.

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Travelling Through Books This Summer

Posted on 08/02/2026 by Khaya Ronkainen

Did you know that Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated her Moomin books and stories from start to finish? Yes, she did. While I’m not comparing myself to her, I t...

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To All The Poets I’ve Read, This Year

Posted on 12/11/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Whether on the blogs, books, audio and beyond, poetry has long been my faithful companion. But I needed it more in 2022, and as I wrote my own. Hence, this shou...

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My Best Reads of 2020

Posted on 12/11/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

If I didn’t write or read during this crazy year, I doubt I’d have coped. So, below are some of the best books that kept me company, this year: Auto...

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Khaya Ronkainen's books on Goodreads
Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
reviews: 5
ratings: 6 (avg rating 4.83)

From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light
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