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Poems for a Century

An Anthology on Nigeria

by Tope Omoniyi, Tope Omoniyi, Kole Ade-Odutola, Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, Richard Ali, Ifi Amadiume, Afam Akeh, Tade Akin Aina0, Peter Akinlabi1, Funso Aiyejina2, Ismail Bala3, John Pepper Clark4, Omohan Ebhodaghe5, Amatoritsero Ede6, Hope Eghagha7, Ogaga Ifowodo8, Zainabu Jallo9, Adebayo Lamikanra0, Akeem Lasisi1, Okinba Launko2, Chidi Anthony Opara3, Uche Nduka4, Obi Nwakanma5, Cyril Obi6, Olu Oguibe7, Tolu Ogunlesi8, Tanure Ojaide9, Femi Oyebode0, Jekwu Ozoemene1, Remi Raji2, E.E. Sule3, Uzor Maxim Uzoatu4, Olajumoke Verissimo6, Molara Wood (Wood, Molara) [A32] and Prince Abiathar Zadok7 ...

In 2010, billions of naira were spent to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nigeria's independence since 1960. More naira are to be spent in 2014 to commemorate the centenary marking the nation's birth in 1914 from an amalgamation of diverse group of peoples, languages, cultures and expectations. As the conscience of the nation, writers are calling for a deeper introspection. A hundred years after ... Read more

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In 2010, billions of naira were spent to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nigeria's independence since 1960. More naira are to be spent in 2014 to commemorate the centenary marking the nation's birth in 1914 from an amalgamation of diverse group of peoples, languages, cultures and expectations. As the conscience of the nation, writers are calling for a deeper introspection. A hundred years after
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Sterile Sky

by E.E. Sule ...

Winner of the 2013 Commonwealth Writer's Prize for African literature. E.E. Sule's debut novel, Sterile Sky, presents a community wrecked by religious conflict and a young boy hunting for a better future.On the day that Murtala comes of age, violent riots break out in his home city of Kano – leading to unspeakable tragedy within his own family. While chaos threatens to erase everything he holds ... Read more

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Winner of the 2013 Commonwealth Writer's Prize for African literature. E.E. Sule's debut novel, Sterile Sky, presents a community wrecked by religious conflict and a young boy hunting for a better future.On the day that Murtala comes of age, violent riots break out in his home city of Kano – leading to unspeakable tragedy within his own family. While chaos threatens to erase everything he holds
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Say You're One of Them

by Uwem Akpan ...

An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book ( Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances.Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that few readers will feel they've ever encountered Africa so immediately. The eight-year-old narrator of "An Ex-Mas Feast" needs ... Read more

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An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book ( Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances.Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that few readers will feel they've ever encountered Africa so immediately. The eight-year-old narrator of "An Ex-Mas Feast" needs
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For Now, Forever

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Series Book 5 - The MacGregors
In For Now, Forever, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts reveals the love story that brought The MacGregors together—the heartfelt affair of the couple behind the dynamic family whose forty year marriage inspired their children to greatness in all areas of their lives.Daniel MacGregor amassed a millionaire’s fortune through hard work and ingenuity. He wants for nothing, except for ... Read more

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In For Now, Forever, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts reveals the love story that brought The MacGregors together—the heartfelt affair of the couple behind the dynamic family whose forty year marriage inspired their children to greatness in all areas of their lives.Daniel MacGregor amassed a millionaire’s fortune through hard work and ingenuity. He wants for nothing, except for
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Under The Udala Trees

by Chinelo Okparanta ...

A young girl comes of age in the 1960s during the Nigerian Civil War in this powerful debut novel inspired by Nigerian folktales.Winner, 2016 Lambda Literary Award, Best Lesbian FictionA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceOne of NPR's Best Books of 2015"If you've ever wondered if love can conquer all, read [this] stunning coming of ... ... Read more

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A young girl comes of age in the 1960s during the Nigerian Civil War in this powerful debut novel inspired by Nigerian folktales.Winner, 2016 Lambda Literary Award, Best Lesbian FictionA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceOne of NPR's Best Books of 2015"If you've ever wondered if love can conquer all, read [this] stunning coming of ...
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She Who Knows

by Nnedi Okorafor ...

Series Book 1 - SHE WHO KNOWS
Amazon Editors' Pick - August 2024Gizmodo's New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in AugustScreenrant #1 Most Anticipated Book in Sci-fi Coming Out in August⭐ "Readers will devour this." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)⭐ "While this book may be short, its impact is anything but small." —Kirkus (starred review)Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West Afric... ... Read more

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Amazon Editors' Pick - August 2024Gizmodo's New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in AugustScreenrant #1 Most Anticipated Book in Sci-fi Coming Out in August⭐ "Readers will devour this." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)⭐ "While this book may be short, its impact is anything but small." —Kirkus (starred review)Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West Afric...
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Mail Order Memories

Brides of Beckham, #22

by Kirsten Osbourne ...

Series Book 22 - Brides of Beckham
Mary Brown is forced to start over in Beckham, Massachusetts, when the love of her life is killed out West. She has no desire to be in the town where they grew up together and memories of him will flood through her at every turn. After five years as a cook, her employer suggests she become a mail order bride to a man who has no desire to find love…only a life partner. Unsure if she's making a ... Read more

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Mary Brown is forced to start over in Beckham, Massachusetts, when the love of her life is killed out West. She has no desire to be in the town where they grew up together and memories of him will flood through her at every turn. After five years as a cook, her employer suggests she become a mail order bride to a man who has no desire to find love…only a life partner. Unsure if she's making a
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The Knock at the Door

A Mother's Survival of the Armenian Genocide

by Margaret Ahnert ...

In 1915, Armenian Christians in Turkey were forced to convert to Islam, barred from speaking their language, and often driven out of their homes as the Turkish army embarked on a widespread campaign of intimidation and murder. In this riveting book, Margaret Ajemian Ahnert relates her mother Ester's terrifying experiences as a young woman during this period of hatred and brutality.At age 15, Ester ... Read more

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In 1915, Armenian Christians in Turkey were forced to convert to Islam, barred from speaking their language, and often driven out of their homes as the Turkish army embarked on a widespread campaign of intimidation and murder. In this riveting book, Margaret Ajemian Ahnert relates her mother Ester's terrifying experiences as a young woman during this period of hatred and brutality.At age 15, Ester
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Orange for the Sunsets

by Tina Athaide ...

* A Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019 Selection * A Canadian Children’s Book Center Best Books for Kids & Teens Pick *From debut author Tina Athaide comes a soaring tale of empathy, hope, and resilience, as two best friends living under Ugandan President Amin’s divisive rule must examine where—and who—they call home.Perfect for fans of Half from the East and Inside Out and ... Read more

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* A Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019 Selection * A Canadian Children’s Book Center Best Books for Kids & Teens Pick *From debut author Tina Athaide comes a soaring tale of empathy, hope, and resilience, as two best friends living under Ugandan President Amin’s divisive rule must examine where—and who—they call home.Perfect for fans of Half from the East and Inside Out and
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Weeping Waters

by Karin Brynard ...

Translated by May Fowler, Isobel Dixon ...

Series series The Inspector Beeslaar Series
First in the series starring a South African police detective: "[A] picturesque backdrop, cast of authentic characters, and knotty story line" ( Publishers Weekly).Shortlisted for the International Dagger Award and Winner of the University of Johannesburg Debut PrizeInsp. Albertus Markus Beeslaar is a traumatized cop who has abandoned tough city policing and a broken relationship in Johannesburg ... Read more

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First in the series starring a South African police detective: "[A] picturesque backdrop, cast of authentic characters, and knotty story line" ( Publishers Weekly).Shortlisted for the International Dagger Award and Winner of the University of Johannesburg Debut PrizeInsp. Albertus Markus Beeslaar is a traumatized cop who has abandoned tough city policing and a broken relationship in Johannesburg
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Don't You Forget About Me

by Shana Galen ...

A woman who's forgotten who she is…When Marjorie regains consciousness in a cold, sea-drenched cave with no memory of who she is or how she got there, panic sets in. She barely escapes the rising water and stumbles onto a beach—deserted except for one man who calls out to her. He says he's her husband. That her name is Marjorie. That they're honeymooning in Cornwall.At first, she has no reason to ... Read more

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A woman who's forgotten who she is…When Marjorie regains consciousness in a cold, sea-drenched cave with no memory of who she is or how she got there, panic sets in. She barely escapes the rising water and stumbles onto a beach—deserted except for one man who calls out to her. He says he's her husband. That her name is Marjorie. That they're honeymooning in Cornwall.At first, she has no reason to
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Nairobi Noir

by Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Makena Onjerika, Rasna Warah, Stanley Gazemba, Kinyanjui Kombani ...

Series series Akashic Noir
In this anthology, fourteen authors explore dark mysteries in the concrete jungle capital of Kenya, dealing with topics of race, religion, and corruption.Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.Brand-new ... Read more

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In this anthology, fourteen authors explore dark mysteries in the concrete jungle capital of Kenya, dealing with topics of race, religion, and corruption.Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.Brand-new
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