Thembi has been a book girl for as long as she can remember. She brings the warmth, the laughs, and the real time reactions, whether she’s swooning over a love interest, side eyeing a plot twist, or clocking the little details that make a story stick. As the creative behind the show, Thembi also dreams up the drink pairings and recipes for each episode, matching flavors to moods to add a little match to every read. She loves talking themes and character growth, but keeps it light and fun, like a voice note to your favorite friend who actually finished the book too. You can count on her for equal parts heart, humor, and a perfectly timed “wait a minute” when the story gets good.