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A visit to Zanzibar is not complete without visiting the slave market.
Every chapter of Hotel Tippu Tip carries a piece of this island — and of the woman who walked it.
Zanzibar changed me. And in doing so, gave birth to a novel that brings to life the forgotten voices of the slaves who didn't make it.

Have you read it yet?
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DVR5KP92

#BookLovers #BlackHistory #WomenOfStrength #MustRead #zanzibar #Bookstagram #HistoricalFiction #ReadersOfInstagram

The tortoise sanctuary is on Prison Island, a short boat ride (≈20-30 min) from Stone Town.
It’s home to Giant Aldabra tortoises. They were brought over from the Seychelles in the late 19th / early 20th century.

The island also has the old prison ruins, a beach and coral reefs for snorkeling.

#zanzibar #mondaymotivation #hoteltipputip #MustRead #Bookstagram #BookLovers #BlackHistory

“👑✨ The Rebel Princess of Zanzibar ✨👑
Born in 1844, Princess Salme was the youngest of of the Sultan of Zanzibar 36 children.
She defied tradition, fell in love with a German merchant, and left her homeland.

Her story still echoes through Stone Town’s alleys and palaces.

Would you read her memoir? 📖

#PrincessSalme #ZanzibarHistory #BookLovers #BlackHistory #MustRead #zanzibar #Bookstagram #weekend

Ever wondered where the world’s flavors come from? 🌿✨

Cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg… all grown under Zanzibar's sun.

Would you dare taste a durian?

Would you take a spice tour with me? 🌺

#zanzibarspicetour #culturaltravel #mabelletravel #weekendvibes #booktok #zanzibar #Bookstagram #hoteltipputip

Under the Zanzibar night sky… 🌙✨

Forodhani Garden Night Market is where food, culture, and community come alive.
From fresh seafood, to sugar cane juice, to the famous Zanzibar pizza 🍕🥤 — every bite is unforgettable.

Would you explore this foodie paradise?

#zanzibartravel #forodhanigarden #foodietravel #streetfood #ZanzibarVibes #travelwithme #weekendvibes #FeelGoodFriday #MustRead #Bookstagram

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DVR5KP92

“Stone Town felt like a labyrinth of memory. Every turn has a story to share.”

Stone Town history goes as far back as the 10th century.
It became the capital of Zanzibar in 1964, and in 2000, it earned UNESCO World Heritage status — and honestly, it’s easy to see why. Every street holds history.

🎯“Would you wander these streets?”

#BookLovers #WomenOfStrength #MustRead #zanzibar #Bookstagram #hoteltipputip #stonetownzanzibar #hoteltipputip

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DVR5KP92

A 7 days, personal, immersive travel diary — day by day — as I explore Zanzibar and gathers the inspiration that would become my novel Hotel Tippu Tip.
#BookLovers #BlackHistory #WomenOfStrength #StorytellingHeals #MustRead #zanzibar #Bookstagram #HistoricalFiction #hoteltipputip

We LOVE seeing Hotel Tippu Tip out in the world 🌍
Where are you reading from? At home? In a café?

Tag me and use #HotelTippuTip
📖 I might share your post!

📖 Available now on Amazon: Hotel Tippu Tip: The time has come, my people. Let's walk!

#hoteltipputip #hoteltipputip #WomenOfStrength #BlackHistory #BookLovers #FeelGoodFriday #MustRead #zanzibar #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #HistoricalFiction

Grateful for readers who connect with the layers of Hotel Tippu Tip.

It’s not always a comfortable read — but it’s meant to spark reflection.
Did you read it? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

📖 Available now on Amazon: Hotel Tippu Tip: The time has come, my people. Let's walk!

#BookReview #Bookstagram #HotelTippuTip #AfricanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #Slavetrade #AfricanHistory #BlackHistory #Zanzibar #BlackNation

Who was Tippu Tip?

A 19th-century Zanzibari trader, explorer… and slave owner.
The hotel in the novel is fictional — but Tippu Tip was very real. His house still stands in Zanzibar, and is a great tourist’s attraction.
This book wrestles with the echoes of his legacy, and the impact on the slaves descendants.
📖 Available now on Amazon: Hotel Tippu Tip: The time has come, my people. Let's walk!

#PostcolonialFiction #HotelTippuTip #AfricanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #Slavetrade #AfricanHistory #BlackhHistory #Zanzibar #BlackNation

Step into Zanzibar’s forgotten hotel…

Hotel Tippu Tip is a story of memory, identity, and the haunting psychological, social and cultural legacies .
This week, I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes insights, themes, and inspirations from the novel.
If you’ve ever been curious about the hidden stories of East Africa — stay tuned.

📖 Available now on Amazon: Hotel Tippu Tip: The time has come, my people. Let's walk!

#hoteltipputip #BookLovers #weekend #BlackHistory #MustRead #zanzibar #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram

Caption: 📚 What’s Hotel Tippu Tip really about?

Swipe through for the key themes explored in the novel.
Each thread in the book connects past and present — asking us:
What stories do we inherit? Which ones do we silence? And what impact our ancestors' life have on us?
#hoteltipputip #booktheme #africanlitterature #booksgram #blackhistory #zanzibar

Where Stories Linger Long After the Last Page

Every story has a heartbeat. 💭 At MabelleBooks, we believe in stories that stir, stretch, and stay with you.

📖 Hotel Tippu Tip isn’t just a read—it’s a reckoning, a remembering, and a reminder that stories can heal, challenge, and connect.

Let it find its way to your shelf, your heart, and your thoughts.

#MabelleBooks #HotelTippuTip #ReadWithPurpose #AfricanStoriesMatter #HistoricalFiction #BookLovers #MustRead 📚🌍✨

🎥✨ One book. Four lives. A past that won’t stay silent.
They thought the past was buried.
But the voices never left.

Hotel Tippu Tip — where forgotten souls speak, and truth finds its way.

📖 Available now on Amazon.
#HotelTippuTip #BookTok #AfricanFiction #TikTokReads #HistoricalFiction #MustRead 📚🔥

📚 Friday Reflections: Stories That Remember

Hello wonderful people, it’s the last Friday of the month—and Hotel Tippu Tip is still on the shelves, waiting for you to discover it.

Slavery wasn’t just chains. It was stolen names, broken families, silenced stories. Hotel Tippu Tip dares to remember.

Julia reclaims herself. Elom resists. Indra and Daudi walk haunted paths toward healing. These aren’t just characters—they're echoes of real courage.

This book is more than fiction. It’s truth. It’s legacy. It’s the kind of story that stays with you.

So, as the month closes, open a book that opens hearts.

📖 Hotel Tippu Tip by Mabelle Willow — available now on Amazon

#slavetrade #africanhistory #africanpeople #blackhistory #blacknation

Reflections

Some stories don’t just entertain—they awaken something deep within. Hotel Tippu Tip gives voice to those history tried to forget, weaving a powerful tale through Indra, Daudi, Julia, and Elom.

This novel invites you to reflect, remember, and feel.

Get your copy today:
https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Tippu-Tip-time-people/dp/B0DVR19MH3

#HotelTippuTip #HistoricalFiction #AfricanLiterature #MustRead #BookLovers 📚🌿✨

“Hope is a powerful weapon—even when all else is lost.” – Nelson Mandela

In Hotel Tippu Tip, hope lingers in the whispers of the past.
Even when hearts were broken 💔, when freedom was stolen 🔗, and memories began to fade—hope never left.
It lived in the laughter shared beneath the gazebo 🛖.
It survived in the silence of the walls 🧱.
It breathed through the stories 📖 of those who loved, lost, and still believed.

This Monday, let’s carry that same hope forward 🌅.
No matter how heavy the past feels—hope reminds us there’s always a way to rise 🌱.

#HotelTippuTip #HopeLivesHere #MondayMotivation #StoriesThatMatter #BlackVoices #MandelaWisdom

Happy Mother’s Day to the nurturers, protectors, and storytellers of our lives.
In Hotel Tippu Tip, we witness the strength of women like Julia and the silent echoes of mothers whose love endured across time and struggle.

Today, we honour those whose courage shaped generations and whose tenderness remains a guiding light.
May their stories—and those still being written—remind us of the power, grace, and resilience of motherhood.

To every mother and mother figure: you are seen, you are cherished, you are remembered.
🌸📚✨

#MothersDay #HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #AfricanStories #WomenOfStrength #Motherhood #HistoricalFiction #ReadToRemember #HerStoryMatters #BookLovers #ThankYouMum

Feel-Good Friday ☀️✨

Some days, we bloom. Others, we’re simply planting seeds.
As writers, readers, dreamers — we’re all growing in our own seasons.

Hotel Tippu Tip reminds us that even through history’s heaviest shadows, light finds its way in.

So here’s to brighter days, better chapters, and books that make us feel seen.
Keep turning the page. Your story matters.

#FeelGoodFriday #HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #HistoricalFiction #AfricanLiterature #WeekendVibes #BooksThatHeal #WritersOfInstagram #ReadersUnite #ReadToGrow #HopeInStories

#ThrowbackThursday ✍🏾📚🌊

From the very first line penned in quiet determination, Hotel Tippu Tip has traveled a long, winding road — across doubts, drafts, and oceans — to find its way into the hands of readers who seek depth, truth, and untold stories.

The journey hasn’t been easy. There were moments of silence, setbacks, and questions. But every challenge carved a clearer path. And today, looking back, I see not only how far we've come, but the incredible potential this book holds to spark thought and connection in every reader it meets.

It’s been tough — but every word was worth it.
Thank you for being part of the journey.

#HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #ThrowbackThursday #WritersJourney #FromPenToPrint #AfricanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #StorytellingHeals #AcrossOceans #ReadersOfInstagram #BooksThatMatter #AuthorLife

Wednesday Wisdom ✨

In Hotel Tippu Tip, each character carries a story that speaks to resilience, identity, and the power of truth.

Their journeys remind us that storytelling isn't just about the past; it's a bridge to understanding ourselves and each other.

Let this Wednesday inspire you to embrace stories that challenge, heal, and connect us all. 🌍📖✨

#WednesdayWisdom #HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #StorytellingMatters #EmpowerThroughStories #ReadToConnect #AfricanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #BookLovers

Tuesday Thoughts

Some stories don’t just entertain—they shift something inside us.

Hotel Tippu Tip is one of those books 📖. It invites you into a world shaped by memory, resilience, and connection. Through Indra’s quiet wisdom 🌿, Daudi’s growth 🌅, Elom’s defiance 🔥, and Julia’s enduring heart 💫—you’ll find echoes of your own journey.

It’s a story about finding meaning in the unexpected, holding space for grief and joy, and remembering that love—across time, pain, and distance—always finds a way ❤️.

Let this Tuesday be a nudge: pick up a book that changes you. Start with Hotel Tippu Tip.

Now available on Amazon.

#TuesdayThoughts #HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #BooksThatChangeUs 📚 #FictionWithDepth #ReadersOfInstagram 🌟 #MustRead #EmotionalReads #LiterarySoulFood ✨ #SupportAuthors #BookLoversUnite 🌍

Zanzibar’s Untold Past, Brought to Life 🌍✨

Beyond the turquoise waters and vibrant streets lies a story that shaped East Africa’s soul. Hotel Tippu Tip takes you into the heart of Zanzibar’s history—where beauty, love, and sorrow walk hand in hand. 💔🌿

Through unforgettable characters and powerful storytelling, this novel is a journey through time and truth.

Grab your copy of Hotel Tippu Tip by Willow Mabelle — now on Amazon! 📚
Let history speak to you. 🎤

You’ll feel it. You’ll remember it. You’ll never read the past the same again.

#HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #MustRead #BlackVoices #ZanzibarMagic #HistoricalFiction #WeekendReads #ReadBlackAuthors #Bookstagram

Today is World Press Freedom Day — a reminder that stories, when told honestly, have the power to shape minds, preserve truths, and spark change.

Hotel Tippu Tip continues to gain ground because it dares to tell the untold — stories that history tried to silence, voices that refused to be forgotten. It’s not just a book; it’s a reclamation. A reflection. A reminder.

Thank you for walking this journey with me — one page, one truth, one reader at a time.

Here’s to freedom — of press, of thought, and of storytelling.

#WorldPressFreedomDay #PowerOfStorytelling #UntoldStories #SpeakTruthToPower #HotelTippuTip

#HotelTippuTip #MabelleBooks #AfricanStories #HistoricalFiction #WeekendReads #BooksThatMatter #ZanzibarTales #ReadBlackVoices #MustRead2025 #StorytellingThatHeals

We’re Still Here & Feeling Good This Friday! ✨📖

#FeelGoodFriday #MabelleBooks #HotelTippuTip #BooksThatStayWithYou #WeekendReads

#believeinyourself #zanzibar #hoteltipputip #mabellesbooks #canada #canadaauthor #reachhigher #womenwriters

📢 Limited-Time Deal Alert! 📢

Exciting news! From March 16th to March 23rd, Hotel Tippu Tip will be available at a discounted price during our Kindle Countdown Deal! 🎉

If you love historical fiction, untold African stories, and gripping adventures, this is the perfect time to grab your copy! Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer—mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the world of Hotel Tippu Tip! 📖✨

Stay tuned for more details! #KindleDeal #HistoricalFiction #BookSale #HotelTippuTip #LimitedTimeOffer

#zanzibar #hoteltipputip #mondaymotivation #mustread #

Celebrating Women’s Strength, Stories, and Spirit

To every woman carving her own path, breaking barriers, and embracing her story—you are seen, you are valued, you are unstoppable.

Hotel Tippu Tip is filled with women who love, lead, and fight in their own ways—just like the incredible women shaping our world today. Whether you're lifting others up, chasing your dreams, or simply making it through the day, know that your story matters.

Here’s to women everywhere—past, present, and future. Keep shining!

#HappyWomensDay #StrengthInEveryStory #WomenWhoInspire #HotelTippuTip

Feel-Good Friday: Read for the Love of It!

Not everything in a book has to be a riddle wrapped in a metaphor! Sometimes, a story is just meant to be enjoyed—page by page, twist by twist. Hotel Tippu Tip is one of those books that welcomes you in, immerses you in its world, and lets you experience love, mystery, and history without needing a literary degree to decode it.

So this Friday, let’s celebrate the pure joy of storytelling. Read for fun, for adventure, for the thrill of discovering new worlds—because that’s what books are all about!

#FeelGoodFriday #HotelTippuTip #JustEnjoyTheStory #BooksAreForEveryone

Throwback Thursday: Where Stories Found Me

Zanzibar didn’t just inspire Hotel Tippu Tip—it introduced me to the characters waiting to be written. In the whispers of the ocean, in the warmth of the people, in the echoes of history, their stories unfolded. Love, resilience, family—these aren’t just themes in the book, they’re the ties that connect us all, across time and borders.

This story belongs to everyone. Because no matter our differences, we all long for love, we all cherish family, and we all search for where we belong.

#ThrowbackThursday #HotelTippuTip #StoriesThatConnectUs #InspiredByZanzibar #BlackHistory #OneWorldManyStories

#hoteltipputip #zanzibar #losthistories #historicalfiction #mustread

The Echoes of Zanzibar

Every story has a heartbeat, and Hotel Tippu Tip pulses with the voices of the forgotten. But what if history wasn’t just something we read about—what if it was something we felt? Through the pages of this book, you don’t just witness the past; you step into it. You hear the whispers of Indra, the defiance of those who refused to be erased, and the resilience that still lingers in the air of Zanzibar.

Some stories entertain, some educate—but this one does both while pulling you into a world that refuses to be forgotten. Are you ready to listen?

#HotelTippuTip #StoriesThatLiveOn #ZanzibarTales #HistoricalFiction #BlackVoices

The Stories That Find Us

Some stories aren’t just written—they find you, demand to be told, and refuse to let go. Hotel Tippu Tip wasn’t just a book I decided to write; it was a story that called to me, shaped by voices long silenced and histories often overlooked.

Every page is a journey—through mystery, love, loss, and resilience. As readers, we don’t just witness Indra’s discoveries; we feel them. We stand where she stands, hear what she hears, and carry the weight of the past with her.

Maybe that’s the power of stories—they remind us that we’re all connected.

#HotelTippuTip #LostHistories #TheStoriesThatFindUs #TuesdayThoughts

Start Your Week with Courage

Every journey—whether in writing, life, or chasing dreams—comes with challenges. When I wrote Hotel Tippu Tip, I wasn’t just telling a story; I was bringing forgotten voices to life. Indra, who unearths the past hidden beneath the walls of the hotel, and the lost souls who refuse to be silenced, remind us that history is never truly buried.

So, as you step into this new week, remember: "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." — Maya Angelou

#MondayMotivation #HotelTippuTip #StayInspired #KeepWriting #BlackVoices

Step Into the Story

Hotel Tippu Tip isn’t just a book—it’s an experience. It takes you beyond the pages, pulling you into the whispers of the past, the beauty of Zanzibar, and the lives of unforgettable characters. Love, loss, resilience—each thread weaves a tale that feels hauntingly real.

This is more than history. It’s a journey. A story that lingers. Are you ready to step inside?

Hotel Tippu Tip by Mabelle Willow – Available on Amazon.

#StepIntoTheStory #HotelTippuTip #ZanzibarTales #HistoricalFiction #MustRead

Hello, March! Hello, New Possibilities!

The weekend is here—time to unwind, recharge, and embrace new stories (in books and in life!). A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Hotel Tippu Tip over the last month. Your love and encouragement mean everything!

As we step into a new month, may it bring you joy, success, and maybe even the perfect plot twist. And remember, life is like writing—sometimes you have to edit out the bad days to make room for the best chapters ahead.

Wishing you a fantastic weekend and a prosperous month ahead!

#WeekendVibes #ThankYouReaders #HotelTippuTip #NewMonthNewStories #KeepWritingYourStory

#FeelGoodFriday – Brighter Days Ahead

Some days, the words don’t flow, the doubts creep in, and everything feels heavy. But just like the tides of Zanzibar, life moves in waves—some rough, some gentle, but always changing.

As authors, as dreamers, as people navigating our own stories, we all face moments of struggle. But history teaches us that even in the darkest times, light finds a way through. Hotel Tippu Tip is a testament to that—stories of love, survival, and the unbreakable human spirit.

No matter what today looks like, better days are ahead. Keep going. Keep believing.

#FeelGoodFriday #BrighterDaysAhead #HotelTippuTip #WeAreAllConnected #KeepGoing

#ThrowbackThursday – A City of Contrasts

Zanzibar is a place where the past and present live side by side. I remember walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, where the scent of spices filled the air, children laughed in hidden courtyards, and the call to prayer echoed over rooftops. Yet, beneath this beauty, history lingers—stories of resilience, loss, and survival.

That contrast stayed with me and shaped Hotel Tippu Tip. A novel where light and darkness intertwine, where the forgotten voices of history demand to be heard.

Have you ever felt the weight of history in the air around you?

#HotelTippuTip #ThrowbackThursday #Zanzibar #HistoricalFiction #HiddenStories

Whispers of the Past, Echoes in the Present

"The wind carried whispers of those left behind, voices that refused to be forgotten. Their stories were not just echoes of the past, but a call to remember, to listen."

Some histories are too powerful to remain silent. Hotel Tippu Tip brings voices from the past into the present, reminding us that every soul had a story, every journey left ripples, and every life mattered.

Are you ready to listen?

#HotelTippuTip #TheirVoicesMatter #HistoricalFiction #BlackHistoryMonth #UntoldStories

Every Story Has More Than One Side

The journey of writing isn’t always smooth—there are doubts, setbacks, and tough days. But like the voices in Hotel Tippu Tip, every story deserves to be heard. This week may have its challenges, but we will rise above them. Keep pushing, keep creating, and never let one chapter define your whole story.

#BlackHistoryMonth #MondayMotivation #WritersJourney #KeepGoing #HotelTippuTip #ChinuaAchebe

Sunday Vibes

Meet the characters of Hotel Tippu Tip—bold, complex, and unforgettable. Their stories of love, survival, and ambition will pull you in and keep you turning the pages.

Who will be your favorite?

#SundayReading #BlackHistoryMonth #HotelTippuTip

Saturday Reflections: Honoring Our Stories

As Black History Month continues, let’s take a moment to reflect on the stories that shaped us—the voices that refused to be silenced, the resilience that carried generations forward. Hotel Tippu Tip is more than a novel; it’s a tribute to those untold stories, the lives that history books often forget.

Through its pages, you'll walk the shores of Zanzibar, feel the weight of the past, and witness the power of love, strength, and survival. Our history is vast, our stories are deep, and they deserve to be told.

#BlackHistoryMonth #HotelTippuTip #AfricanHistory #SaturdayReflections

#FeelGoodFriday – A Story That Stays With You

Some books entertain, some teach, and some stay with you long after you turn the last page. Hotel Tippu Tip is a journey through love, resilience, and the stunning beauty of Zanzibar. It's a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is strength, connection, and untold stories waiting to be discovered.

Let today be a reminder to embrace new experiences, cherish your own story, and find joy in the unexpected!

#FeelGoodFriday #HotelTippuTip #GoodVibes #EmbraceTheJourney #WeekendReads

#ThrowbackThursday – Zanzibar’s Timeless Charm

Golden sunsets, swaying palms, and the kind of peaceful beauty that stays with you long after you leave. Zanzibar wasn’t just a trip for me—it was an experience. The warmth of the people, the rhythm of the streets, the endless ocean views… every moment felt like a dream.

Some places steal a piece of your heart forever. Zanzibar is one of them.

#TBT #ZanzibarVibes #IslandMagic #UnforgettableViews #HotelTippuTip

Whispers of the Past

"What if the dead weren’t dead? Or rather, what if their spirits have been seeking to communicate with us for centuries?"

History isn’t just words on a page—it lingers in places, in bloodlines, in the echoes of those who came before us. Are you ready to hear their whispers?

#HotelTippuTip #HistoryLivesOn #EchoesOfThePast #MustRead #Storytelling

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