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"How can I live in this world, Mata?" 'Practiselearn. The lesson of the crab'. "What is the lesson, Mata?" 'Carry your truthsweetness inside; but as for the world, show them only your crabshell'. Chuma Nwokolo in "The Extinction Of Menai" Chuma Nwokolo is my best Nigerian/African writer yet and I was delighted to receive a … Continue reading Book Review: The Extinction Of Menai by Chuma Nwokolo
Welcome December! It's the last month of the year and 2019 still promises us some lovely titles before the year finally closes. It's the holiday season, time to snuggle up with a good book and a cup of tea or coffee so check out my Top 10 picks to look out for this December. There … Continue reading December 2019: Top 10 New Releases To Look Out For
"Listen my child, we do not abandon the business of living life just because of what people will say about us" Yejide Kilanko in Daughter Who walk This Path I have had this book on my TBR for quite a while and for some weird reason, I never got around to reading it. There has … Continue reading Book Review: Daughters Who walk this Path by Yejide Kilanko
I recently read "The Curse Of Happiness" by the author and I immediately fell in love with her story telling skills and writing style (check out my review on this book by clicking on "Book Reviews" on the Homepage Menu). I became curious as usual about the author and her inspiration for her book so … Continue reading Author Interview: Edify Yakusak Author Of “The Curse Of Happiness”
*I received a copy of "The Voyage of Saints" from Masobe Books in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed reading this book, I was particularly excited when I got to know that it was based on a true story as I am a great lover of historical fiction. It was always a welcome … Continue reading Book Review: The Voyage Of Saints by Marvin Abe
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani , an award winning author, Journalist and essayist launched her debut Young adult novel "Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree" on Sunday, 17th November, 2019 at Café One by Sterling. This event was made possible by Café One by Sterling in partnership with Masobe Books who are the publishers of the Nigerian Edition … Continue reading Author Interview: In Conversation With Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
I have always been an advocate of reading fiction whether you are young or old. It has always been a pleasurable pastime and a means to escape the real world since I was a young child. I have also learnt so much about people, places, personalities, food, etc. from reading fiction which has made learning … Continue reading The Benefits of Reading Fiction: 5 Facts You should Know
"I can't believe I have lived my life for thirty years distracted by arrogant thoughts, subdued by things that do not matter, so much so that my existential dread has had to be activated by a maniac kidnapping me and feeding me fat. I think of all the times I was happy and profound guilt … Continue reading Book Review: The Curse Of Happiness by Edify Yakusak
Award winning author, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani will be speaking about her new book "Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree" published in Nigeria by Masobebooks. I will be moderating this event and formally invite you all to be there. The details of the event are as follows: Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Time: 4pm to 6pm Venue: … Continue reading Book Event: In Conversation With Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
"Growing Caterpillar, "Tell me ", "he said", What is this thing about time? Why is it better to be late than early? People are always saying, we must wait. What are they waiting for? "Well, "I said, feeling myself being led by Giovanni into deep and dangerous water, I guess people waiting order to make … Continue reading Book Review: If You Keep Digging By Keletso Mopai Review by Guest Contributor: Aisha Musa