All Gomorrahs Are The Same
By: Thenjiwe Mswane
4.22
Format: 262 pages, Paperback
This epic tale is narrated through the eyes of three women. Makhosi, who seems to be angry with …
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1. Love Is Power, or Something Like That: Stories
By: A. Igoni Barrett
3.72
Format: 199 pages, Paperback
Vivid, powerful stories of contemporary Nigeria, from a talented young author * One of the Milli… read more
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- african literature
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2. A Man Who is Not a Man
By: Thando Mgqolozana
3.76
Format: 188 pages, Paperback
In South Africa, the controversial topic of botched traditional circumcisions has been very much in… read more
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- fiction
"I had to decide between being a man who is not entirely a man, and being a dead man. I chose the former."-Thando Mgqolozana, A Man Who is Not a Man
"I have been lying to myself thinking that I know a man when I see one. And all those giant men who taught me what it is to be a man are also liars. Either that or you are a liar. You be the judge. Th…"-Thando Mgqolozana, A Man Who is Not a Man
3. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
By: Lola Shoneyin
4.25
Format: None pages, Hardcover
African-born poet Lola Shoneyin makes her fiction debut with The Secret Lives of Babi Segi's Wives,… read more
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- african literature
- fiction
4. The Quiet Violence of Dreams
By: K. Sello Duiker
4.44
Format: None pages, Paperback
Bound to make waves. In this daring novel, the author gives a startling account of the inner workin… read more
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6. Born on a Tuesday
By: Elnathan John
3.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
From two-time Caine Prize finalist Elnathan John, a dynamic young voice from Nigeria, Born on a Tue… read more
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- african literature
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7. This Book Betrays My Brother
By: Kagiso Lesego Molope
4.08
Format: 96 pages, Paperback
"Basi is as special as raindrops on dying crops. I say this not with jealousy but with apology, rea… read more
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8. What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky
By: Lesley Nneka Arimah
4.46
Format: 170 pages, Hardcover
In Who Will Greet You at Homea woman desperate for a child weaves one out of hair, with unsettling … read more
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9. Stay with Me
By: Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
3.91
Format: 360 pages, Hardcover
Yejide and Akin have been married since they met and fell in love at university. Though many expect… read more
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10. The Fishermen
By: Chigozie Obioma
3.78
Format: 472 pages, Hardcover
In a Nigerian town in the mid 1990's, four brothers encounter a madman whose mystic prophecy of vio… read more
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11. The Yearning
By: Mohale Mashigo
4.09
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Yearning (noun): A feeling of intense longing for something. How long does it take for scars to hea… read more
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12. Half of a Yellow Sun
By: None
3.73
Format: 216 pages, Hardcover
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie weaves together the lives of three characters swept up in the turbulence o… read more
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13. A Spell of Good Things
By: Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
3.79
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
Ayobami Adebayo, the celebrated author of Stay With Me unveils a dazzling story of modern Nigeria a… read more
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- fiction
"Time was unforgiving, it didn’t stop, not even to give people a chance to scrape themselves off the floor if they’d been shattered."-Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, A Spell of Good Things
"He stared back at her, unconcerned. She had always marvelled at his calm assurance that everything good in his life would either remain the same or get better. He took good fortune for granted. As th…"-Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, A Spell of Good Things
14. In Every Mirror She's Black (In Every Mirror She’s Black #1)
By: Lola Akinmade Åkerström
3.82
Format: 412 pages, Hardcover
An AMAZON Best of the Month Pick Good Morning America (GMA) Book Club Buzz Pick Finalist - 20… read more
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"Privilege comes in levels, Brit,"-Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black (In Every Mirror She’s Black #1)
15. Children of Sugarcane
By: Joanne Joseph
4.49
Format: 358 pages, Kindle Edition
"Shanti is a heroine that the reader will not easily forget. The story that is told here is worth n… read more
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16. A Broken People's Playlist
By: Chimeka Garricks
4.33
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
A Broken People’s Playlist is a collection of short stories with underlying themes so beautifully w… read more
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- fiction
"They will ask me when I first knew I was in love with you. I will sign and say I don't know. It happened in fragments, piece by piece, separate moments over the years. Moments - that's how I remember…"-Chimeka Garricks, A Broken People's Playlist
17. The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
By: Deesha Philyaw
4.17
Format: 179 pages, Paperback
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls da… read more
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"Careful you go looking for something, you just might find it."-Deesha Philyaw, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
"The Bible is the inerrant word of God,' Eula whispers, as defiantly as a whisper can be. 'And you only believe that because of how another group of men interpret the first group of men. People say yo…"-Deesha Philyaw, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
"You chide yourself for walking too far ahead, for regressing into 80s song lyrics territory so soon. But then he says, "The supermassive black hole at the center of the milky way recently sparked 75 …"-Deesha Philyaw, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
18. Maame
By: Jessica George
4.06
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Shortlisted for the TikTok Book Awards in the Book of the Year, 2023 and the Goodreads Debut and Fi… read more
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"A white person can date a Black person and still be racist."-Jessica George, Maame
"I can't comprehend living to work, but then I'm afraid of working just to live."-Jessica George, Maame
"A white person can date a Black person and still be racist. Because there’s levels to that sh*t. Like a lasagna."-Jessica George, Maame
"It's about what love is. Which is trust, commitment, empathy, and respect. It means really giving a shit about the other person."-Jessica George, Maame
19. Dele Weds Destiny
By: Tomi Obaro
3.62
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
The story of three once-inseparable college friends in Nigeria who reunite in Lagos for the first t… read more
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20. The Sex Lives of African Women: Self-Discovery, Freedom, and Healing
By: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
3.98
Format: 271 pages, Kindle Edition
A conversation starter like Three Women but centering the experiences of women of color: a melliflu… read more
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"I spent years avoiding sex with guys because I didn’t want anyone to gossip about me. I wish I had realized sooner that no matter what I did guys would claim to have fucked me every which way under t…"-Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, The Sex Lives of African Women: Self-Discovery, Freedom, and Healing
21. Invisible Strings
By: Naledi Mashishi
3.88
Format: 292 pages, Paperback
A spoiled and self-absorbed Mamokgethi Pule’s life is brought to an abrupt halt by an unplanned pre… read more
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22. The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
By: Clemantine Wamariya
4.19
Format: 275 pages, Hardcover
A riveting story of dislocation, survival, and the power of the imagination to save us Clemantine … read more
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"Now it felt like I did nothing. I had everything and I did nothing."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
"When you don't belong to a country, the world decides that you don't deserve a thing."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
"But clean, in that dress, holding Marietta and Freddy’s hands, I felt like somebody’s somebody."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
"She wanted to tell a true story, a complete story. No ending ever felt right. History made it hard."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
23. Manchester Happened
By: Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
3.98
Format: 306 pages, Hardcover
An ambitious and assured collection of short stories from the internationally acclaimed author of K… read more
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24. Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions: A Novel in Interlocking Stories
By: Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi
3.99
Format: 238 pages, Hardcover
6 hrs. 10 min. Nigerian author Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi makes her American debut with this dazzling… read more
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25. One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
By: Marie-Claire Amuah
4.06
Format: 309 pages, Kindle Edition
*Winner of the Diverse Book Award 2023* 'I loved this book so much! Intense and beautiful and heart… read more
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26. And Then He Sang a Lullaby
By: Ani Kayode Somtochukwu
4.15
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The inaugural title from Roxane Gay Books, And Then He Sang a Lullaby is a searingly honest and res… read more
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27. Someday, Maybe
By: Onyi Nwabineli
3.90
Format: 342 pages, Hardcover
A stunning and witty debut novel about a young woman’s emotional journey through unimaginable loss,… read more
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"Nobody tells you that irrational hope is a side effect of grief. And they should because it is dangerous."-Onyi Nwabineli, Someday, Maybe
"when someone you love dies, there's this period of disbelief-a time of dug-in heels, the refusal to process your new reality."-Onyi Nwabineli, Someday, Maybe
"...there is no easy way to articulate what it means for your loved ones to worry that your person's ability to love you is limited by their inability to comprehend many of your lived experiences."-Onyi Nwabineli, Someday, Maybe
28. All Gomorrahs Are The Same
By: Thenjiwe Mswane
4.22
Format: 262 pages, Paperback
This epic tale is narrated through the eyes of three women. Makhosi, who seems to be angry with … read more
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29. You Have to Be Gay to Know God
By: Siya Khumalo
3.84
Format: 288 pages, ebook
"At about 5:20 pm on 31 December 2012, a colleague picked a steak knife from a cutlery tray. He yel… read more
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30. You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich: Ditch debt, stop living from payday to payday, and manage black tax to #liveyourbestlife
By: Mapalo Makhu
4.31
Format: 221 pages, Kindle Edition
If you are a millennial who is trying to figure out how money works, this book is for you. With sim… read more
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31. A Soft Landing
By: Wisani Mushwana
4.07
Format: 253 pages, Paperback
Andzani is an emotionally distant accountant on a Grindr binge, with an unresolved attachment to so… read more
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