I am so excited to start with this book. The Old Drift is a debut novel by Zambian writer Namwali Serpell.
book review : A small silence by Jumoke Verissimo
I had planned to read and review this book pretty quickly but life happened... I finally finished it and I am happy to say it was well worth the wait. In my opinion writing style is something that can make or break a book. Jumoke Verissimo writes this novel like the poet she is. Her …
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book review – Stay with me by Ayobami Adebayo
Stay with me: a novel by Ayobami Adebayo Ayobami is a great writer. Her narrative of Yejide’s life is sublime. So she sets out the table for you. She lays out all the ingredients, describing each and every one and goes on to serve you a rich satisfying meal - one that is so multilayered …
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Reading from a place
My recent reads have mostly been authors from West Africa. This is mostly due to the fact that I have been based there because of work but also because of accessibility to the books. I thought reading books from a particular region would almost repetitive but I have been pleasantly surprised at the diversity in …
book review: the secret lives of Baba Segi’s wives by Lola Shoneyin
Bolahle, wanting to escape her own messy life marries Baba Segi and joins an already complex polygamous family set up that is fueled by competition and jealousy amongst the wives. The three wives Iya Femi, Iya Tope, and Iya Segi, are not happy with the new wife and do all possible to make her life …
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