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Only the best recommendations, reviews and insights for bibliophiles and geeks

AFRICAN LITERATURE

Stories from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Egypt and the Black Diaspora 
February 18, 2025
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

Blessings is the sum total of over ninety percent of queer Nigerian and Ghanaian experiences—if not the entire African experience.

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February 15, 2025
Chinua Achebe Books: Connecting the Man With The Masterpieces

Achebe’s work remains a beacon for future generations of writers and readers, reminding us of the power of storytelling to change the world.

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February 3, 2025
When Love Vists by Comfort Omvre

When Love Visits is a contemporary romance novel that narrates how Uju and Tade, both in their thirties and successful fall in love at first sight.

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January 15, 2025
The List by Yomi Adegoke

The List is the kind of book that would make for lively discussions in a book club or provide plenty to ponder when read alone.

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January 6, 2025
Nudibranch by Irenosen Okojie

The style, brevity, and lyrical quality of the prose made Nudibranch read like a prose poem—seamless and evocative.

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December 30, 2024
Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku

But let's be clear: Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow isn't about liposuction; it's about the choices we make in life, what influences those choices, and their consequences.

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December 21, 2024
Narrative Landscape Press Expands to East Africa with a Bold Vision

Narrative Landscape Press, the celebrated Lagos-based publishing company, is proud to announce the establishment of Narrative Landscape Press East Africa (NLPEA).

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December 20, 2024
A Comparative Analysis of The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's Wives and The Girl With The Louding Voice

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives and The Girl With The Louding Voice each fulfilled promises to be entertaining, lessons-filled, and insightful.

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December 17, 2024
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

Blessings harbours the dexterity of the issues discussed, the very delicateness of the coming-of-age of a queer boy in a society that isn’t ready for his kind of being.

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FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION

Epic, High, Grimdark, Steampunk, Romantasy, YA, Mytho-Fantasy, Science Fiction, African Fantasy and African Speculative Fiction 

EDITOR'S PICKS

Recommendations, Lists and Op-eds

Top 10 Dragon Names in Fantasy Books

Written by Akinwale
Opinion excerpt...
What list of fantasy dragon names would be complete without Smaug, The Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities, the Tyrannical, the Unassessably Wealthy?

Grateful vs. Greatful: Which Spelling Should You Use?

Written by Akinwale
Opinion excerpt...
Next time you write a thank-you note, reflect on what you are grateful for, and rest assured you’re spelling it correctly!

Digging Deeper into the Haunting Worlds of the Darkest Fantasy

Written by Akinwale
Opinion excerpt...
For it is in those moments, where the impossible feels real, where the night is alive with danger, and the most terrifying things happen, where we feel the most alive.

Should You Write from the Second-Person Point of View?

Written by Akinwale
Opinion excerpt...
As a writer looking to pull in readers, making them feel like they're a part of the story, the second person point of view can make a massive difference.
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CONTEMPORARY FICTION

Thrillers, Romance, Historical Fiction and Chick-Lit 
Unlucky Mel by Aggeliki Pelekidis
Unlucky Mel is a quirky, yet serious story about the often difficult road to self-discovery, and how, ultimately, we're responsible for the choices we make. ...
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The Man Who Knew Too Much by Jack Oswald
Jack Oswald’s The Man Who Knew Too Much takes readers into a world of political intrigue and dangerous secrets. ...
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We, The Survivors by Tash Aw
Critics have lauded We, the Survivors, for its sharp social commentary and emotional resonance, and by the end of the last chapter, you'll see why....
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The Wrath of the Madame by Jack Oswald
Despite some imperfections, Jack Oswald's The Wrath of the Madame is a pulsing thriller that rushes along the bumpy path crafted by a gifted storyteller....
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MOTION PICTURE

 Nollywood, Neflix, Prime, Showmax and more
January 6, 2025
Movie Review: Family Gbese

Family Gbese incorporates both Igbo and Yoruba, bringing some cultural dynamism to the plot, which adds to its realism and appeal to diverse audiences.

December 21, 2024
Movie Review: Christmas In Lagos

Christmas In Lagos is a delightful romance movie with intriguing characters that evoke several pleasant emotions, setting viewers up just right for the festive season.

November 16, 2024
Movie Review: Red One

Is Red One another forgettable Dwayne Johnson action flick? Yes and No. At least you’d always remember Buff Santa and his E.L.F (Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification) team.

November 3, 2024
Movie Review: Oloture

Oloture is a humanized insight into the silent desperation of Lagos prostitutes that prompts viewers to see the reasons for their actions.

September 30, 2024
Movie Review: Lisabi

Enough with the crop tops, Babylonian breastplates, Gladiator sandals, and taekwondo! The costumier of Lisabi is on fire!

September 24, 2024
FilmOne Entertainment Hosts Exhibitors Showcase: Cinema Without Borders Igniting Creativity

On Thursday, September 19th, FilmOne Entertainment hosted a spectacular Exhibitors Showcase themed "Cinema Without Borders Igniting Creativity."

August 19, 2024
Alien: Romulus (Movie Review)

Alien: Romulus pays homage to the iconic horror elements of its predecessors while injecting some fresh acid blood into one of cinema’s greatest sci-fi franchises.

August 19, 2024
Best 20 Nollywood Movies of All Time

While many of the Nollywood movies on our list are quite old, it's a testament to the capabilities of the industry's pioneering filmmakers that these movies continue to be regarded so highly.

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