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Rootless

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

January 15, 2024 .

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The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe’s experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes t...

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Harmattan Rain

Harmattan Rain by Ayesha Harruna Attah

August 11, 2024 .

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Harmattan Rain follows the lives of three women: crone, mother, and girl, with the backdrop being the political scene around Ghana...

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Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura by Ayodele Olofintuade

March 19, 2024 .

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Focusing primarily on the enigmatic figure of Efunsetan and her star-crossed lover, Efunporonye, “Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura...

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God's Children Are Little Broken Things: Stories

God’s Children Are Little Broken Things: Stories by Arinze Ifeakandu

November 8, 2022 .

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I highly recommend this book from the deepest part of my heart and soul, with my generation and gods backing me. This is a 5-star ...

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Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen

March 16, 2023 .

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This world is essentially an unfair place for a woman, but the Nigerian culture is in a league of its own.

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Rootless

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

March 20, 2023 .

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It also brings to light people’s arguments for people who do not want kids. The overwhelming opinion in society is that such...

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Open Water

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

February 16, 2023 .

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The book holds me softly, cuddly, and I am glad I decided to read it when I did. I was totally blown away, and for this reason, I ...

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The Middle Daughter

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

January 15, 2024 .

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I read this because I loved Chika’s debut novel and couldn’t wait to get into it. For me, this didn’t top it, bu...

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A Broken People's Playlist

A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

February 27, 2022 .

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The first thing that caught my attention was the author’s writing. I love his writing! He writes in a way that bonds with th...

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