It intricately brings together memory, history, and artistic prose. This is an unforgettable book about the women who fought and the importance of telling our own histories.
A bewitching novel by one of the greatest writers of our time., the novel deals with themes of family, relationships, culture, identity, and how cruelly the outside world can stifle our innate selves.
A novel by the renowned Tanzanian writer encapsulates the impact of colonialism not only on entire nations but individual lives. Set in German East Africa, the book follows the lives of married couple Asha and Khalifa.
The impact of racism, the loss of her brother to substance abuse, her father travelling to Ghana only to never return, a deeply religious mother crumbling under the burden of depression.
The story of seamstress Afi Tekple who has agreed to marry a wealthy businessman whose mother has chosen her in the hope he will let go of his “inappropriate girlfriend”
A collection of stories from around the world re-told by British-Nigerian writer Bola Babalola, it brings to life mythical folktales on all matters of the heart. It is exquisitely written and would make the perfect gift.
Life on Malaba Estate in Nairobi is anything but boring. Friendships are formed, stories are hidden and secrets unveiled as former and current residents come together.
The mark of a great novel is its ability to bring unheard stories to the forefront. In exploring child marriage, violence against women, and exploitation of domestic workers, this novel does exactly that.
A tall breathtakingly Young Warda becomes the first girl to attend school in her village, However, Tragedy struck her family when her father Hussain is murdered in a cold blood
Chomz: A Novella by Nanu (No:1 Umbea Mtaani Series)
Chomz is a fantasy fiction novella about Angie, a Nairobian who comes to Mombaaz after her family’s fall into chaos following her father’s tragic death.
An enchanting novel about a Hadrami girl in Mombasa. When her fisherman father goes missing, Aisha takes to the sea on a magical boat made of a skeleton to rescue him.
The Sex Lives of African Women by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
Provides a deep insight into women’s quest for freedom, highlights the complex tapestry of African women’s sexuality, and bestows upon all women inspirational examples to live a truly liberated life. nuriakenya.com/product/the-se…
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Two young people meet at a pub in South East London. Both are Black British, both won scholarships to private schools where they struggled to belong
A powerful investigation into a grisly political murder and the authoritarian regime behind it: Do Not Disturb upends the narrative that Rwanda sold the world after one of the deadliest genocides of the twentieth century.
In ‘How to Write About Africa’, Wainaina dissects the cliché of Africa and the preconceptions dear to western writers and readers with ruthless precision.
Timon finds himself at a crossroads: will he keep on the straight and narrow, or will he veer off the rails and careen down the steep slope of destruction?
Zuri’s quest for love leads her into making discoveries within her father’s real estate company that threatens her life, love and the lives of her loved ones.
Koko is a talented boy. His teachers like him and try to help him develop his talent. However, he is different from others – he lives with albinism. This makes others treat him differently
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Don’t read the same books everyone else is reading.
Seeing alot of people, read the same books.. let's say the likes of 48 Laws of Power, Sex Lives of African Women, Atomic Habits
I’m highly selective of the books I read.
Reading is an investment. It’s time spent in a conscious effort to consume new ideas and perspectives that may (or may not) change one’s life.
Often, however, the herd dictates what we read. It’s no surprise the top books recommended in the personal development space have thousands of reviews.
I would always argue that every book, however bad (as some may describe it) always contributes to you in some way or the other, below are 5 books that personally affected me.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
This book taught me the importance of asking questions, especially fundamental ones for which we falsely presume we already know the answers, and instilled in me the joy of searching for the answers with an open mind.
What is my philosophical orientation — an idealist, a realist, a nihilist? People talk about the pursuit of happiness, but how do you pursue happiness when you are unsure what the hell it even is?
I wish I read these books earlier in life. It would have saved me a lot of heartache and frustration in navigating life, my career and setting up a plan for myself to reach my goals.
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
The power-book you need to go after everything in life! This book will open your eyes to the limiting self-belief that is controlling your life.
Theme: Life Motivation
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz, PhD
You will take notes on every page in this book! This book will inspire you to think about the big picture, set big goals, and stop worrying about the next small bump in the road.