Author of the Week — Ayobami Adebayo
Read our review of Ayobami’s book, Stay With Me here. Ayobami Adebayo was born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1988. She studied Literature in English at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, […]
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Guest Review- Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo
A book review of Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo. A fictional novel centred on thematic issues around infertility, the fragility of married love and the bonds of motherhood.
1, 2, 3 Disappear by Sharon Salu (Audio Review)
An audio book review of 1, 2, 3 Disappear by Sharon Salu. Fiction. Short story.
Author of the Week – Richard Ali
Read our review of Richard’s book, City of Memories here. Richard Ali was born in Kano in the early 80s. His family moved to Jos when he was still […]
City of Memories by Richard Ali
A book review of City of Memories by Richard Ali. A fictional novel centred on thematic issues on identity, religion, mental health and a quest for discovery.
When Last Did You Visit a Bookshop?
Today, I went to a bookshop. I had been invited by the manager of the bookshop for a book reading, I was reluctant to attend the event because it was […]
Author of the Week — Aziza Eden Walker
Read our review of Aziza’s book, The Seeing Place and our mini review of This Crazy Paradise here. Eden Walker, nicknamed Aziza or beloved is a South African.[1] She majored […]
The Seeing Place by Aziza Eden Walker
A book review of The Seeing Place by Aziza Eden Walker. A fictional contemporary romance novel set in Cape Town which explores themes of self-reliance, feminism and social mobility.
Author of the Week — Yewande Omotoso
Read our review of Yewande’s book, The Woman Next Door here. Yewande Omotoso was born in Barbados but grew up in Ile Ife in present day Osun State, Nigeria.[i] She […]
The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso
A book review of The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso. A fictional novel about octogenarian neighbours in Cape Town. It explores themes on the evils of racism, vulnerability of the strong and forgiveness.
