So, I always get asked by people who were either once avid readers trying to get their groove back or those who want to take up reading as a hobby what books they can start with. If you fall into this category, this is a great post for you as I have made a list of 10 fiction books to get you started. Stay with me - Ayobami Adebayo This book was shortlisted for the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction and it is so good. Set in Nigeria, ... Read the Post...
Friday Quotes – His only wife
Hey friends! It’s another Friday! This is the fastest January ever and I’m not complaining. It’s time for Friday Quotes! The book I just finished had little to no quotables but it was a really good book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. His only wife by Peace Adzo Medie This book is set in Ghana and emphasizes the patriarchal culture we so gloriously uphold and enforce in Africa but it also explores feminism and the importance of finding ... Read the Post...
Favourite books by African Authors I read in 2020
So, I didn't get to put out my 2020 round-up post mostly because I was moving to my new website and I was trying to sort quite a few things behind the scene. I read mostly African literature last year and I have no regrets. I have gotten so used to them that it almost feels weird when I read something different. Instead of boring you with a long post on all the books i read last year, I'll be sharing some of my favorite books I read in 2020 ... Read the Post...
City of Girls – Book Review
I have always wanted to read this book. I attempted reading the ebook in 2019 but I honestly couldn’t get past the first few chapters. I am not one to struggle and force myself to read books so I dropped it. Over a year later, I was trying to order books and I wanted a round figure for my order so I asked them to add this book. I figured if I couldn’t read the ebook, the paperback might be better? Version I read I read the paperback ... Read the Post...