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Should Readers Flaunt The Number of Books They Read?

Should Readers Flaunt The Number of Books They Read?

Whether or not you choose to lie about the number of books you've read is very much your business. However, if you get shown up when it's time to talk about said books, you shouldn't complain.
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Top 9 Publishers of Literature in Africa

Top 9 Publishers of Literature in Africa

From Masobe to Narrative Landscape and Penguin Random House South Africa, here are the top 9 publishers of African Literature.
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Memoirs of a Lagos Baker

Memoirs of a Lagos Baker (Lagos Flash Fiction Series #6) by Tolulope Popoola

Unscrupulous drivers, obnoxious women, two-faced fake lifers, and more all feature in Memoirs of a Lagos Baker, a fun-filled teaser of a read, perfect for fans of drama, humor, and romance.
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Helon Habila's Measuring Time

A Dissertation On Helon Habila's Measuring Time

Measuring Time, winner of the Virginia Library Foundation prize for fiction (2008), follows the lives of two persons (Mamo and LaMamo) and how the course of their dreams, motivations, disinterest and conflicts revolve around family, settings and emotions.
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Author Interview: Tolulope Popoola

Author Interview: Tolulope Popoola on the Lagos Flash Fiction Series

I enjoy writing most of my stories in first person. It allows for intimacy, and readers feel like they’re hearing someone’s diary or voice notes.
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Something Like Gold

Movie Review: Something Like Gold

Something Like Gold, miss or hit? I can't really say, but the sexual tension between the characters and the happy ever after make it a worthy watch.
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Scarlet: Shano Wole

Scarlet: Shano Wole (Episode #5) by Ojo Akinwale

The original victim still lay forgotten in the sand, still writhing as concerned caregivers tried to make him comfortable with water, massages and one hundred suggestions on how to fix ruined knees.
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The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 8

The Wheel of Time Season 3, Episode 8 – A Success or Disappointing Spin?

Rand prepares to rise to the demands, not only of the title of The Dragon Reborn, but also the Aiel Chief-of-Chiefs.
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Top 5 Weirdest Habits of Avid Readers

Top 5 Weirdest Habits of Avid Readers

Certain habits that seem normal to readers tend to come across as weird, and even downright creepy to folk who don't read, or aren't as crazy about it as the avowed bibliophiles.
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Kinda Pregnant: Movie Review

Everything I Hate About Kinda Pregnant: Movie Review

Instead of doing anything interesting, Kinda Pregnant settles for lazy jokes, tired tropes, and unfunny weirdness. Hard pass.
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Dream Count

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Dream Count isn’t particularly a happy one. It didn’t evoke hope in me, but it felt real, grounding, and even a little scary
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Wind and Truth

Wind and Truth (The Stormlight Archive #5) by Brandon Sanderson

In Wind and Truth, the big boys have shown up on the playground, and the arena must be cleared out ahead of major confrontations.
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Things That Make Books Better Than Movies

7 Things That Make Books Better Than Movies and TV Adaptations

So much has been said about book adaptations. The purists scream bloody murder when Hollywood dares touch their favorite novel.
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The Best Free Textbook Websites for Students on a Budget

The Best Free Textbook Websites for Students on a Budget

OpenStax is one of the most reliable sources for free college textbooks. Created by Rice University, this nonprofit initiative provides peer-reviewed, professionally edited textbooks that professors use.
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Do Africans Really Read? 5 Problems in Literacy and Publishing

Do Africans Really Read? 5 Problems in Literacy and Publishing

Is literacy about being able to read and write in only English, excluding the local dialects? If so, where does this leave non-native speakers?
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Riven Earth by Zammar Ahmer

Riven Earth (The Book of Astea #1) by Zammar Ahmer

Riven Earth is recommended for all fantasy enthusiasts looking for something unique and new in a genre filled with tropes.
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The 10 Commandments of Reading Books

The 10 Commandments of Reading Books

Forget everything you've ever been told about books. Here are the ten commandments of reading books, modeled after the original Mosaic laws.
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Were The Books Better Than The Movies?

8 Fantasy Reads: Were The Books Better Than The Movies?

While most fantasy book fans argue that the original novels are better than the movies, some rare adaptations like The Lord of the Rings manage to stand tall alongside their source material.
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built

A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers

The world-building in A Psalm for the Wild-Built can only be described as intricate, meticulous, and immersive.
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New Book Releases

Top 5 Ways to Help You Save When Buying New Book Releases

Rebook offers an innovative solution by letting you trade in your finished books for credits toward new book releases
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Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School

Best 50 Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School Students

Spark creativity with these 50 creative writing prompts for middle schoolers. Story starters, news ideas and more to inspire young writers
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Wheel of Time Season 3: Episode Four's Ragged Rhuidean

A lot of plot progress was made between books three and four of The Wheel of Time, but we've barely seen any of it in The Road to the Spear.
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Contemporary Fiction vs. Literary Fiction

Contemporary Fiction vs. Literary Fiction: How Do They Differ?

Discover the key differences between Contemporary Fiction and Literary Fiction, from storytelling style to readability and audience appeal
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Top 10 Famous Poetry Quotes

Top 10 Famous Poetry Quotes From Around the World

This list brings together ten of the most unforgettable poetry quotes from around the world.
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The Little We Grow, We Fly by Zakariyya Nofiu

The Little We Grow, We Fly by Zakariyya Nofiu

In a world full of noise, The Little We Grow, We Fly is a quiet thunder. It doesn’t shout, but it stays with you. And maybe, just maybe—that’s what makes it so powerful.
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Out in Greenwood by James A. Lyons

Out in Greenwood by James A. Lyons

Out in Greenwood is fun, heartfelt, engaging, and leaves you with that nostalgic feeling of remembering what it’s like to be young and full of possibility.
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Nothing Comes Close by Tolulope Popoola

Nothing Comes Close by Tolulope Popoola

Nothing Comes Close is a story about Lola, a Nigerian woman living in London, and Wole, a mysterious man with a complicated past.
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10 Reasons I Loved Marvel’s Agatha All Along: My Two Cents

And so begins the chaotic, snark-filled, witchy adventure that is the show Agatha All Along.I loved every second of it, and here’s why.
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Best 10 Uncommon Book Lover Gifts

Best 10 Uncommon Book Lover Gifts For Your Nerdy Significant Other

Do better than stationary, accessories and plain books. Discover 10 rare book lover gifts to thrill your nerdy partner with!
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best fantasy world map generators

Top 5 Fantasy Map Generator Tools Online For Realistic Maps

While some of the fantasy map generators offer enough customizable options, map designers may need to export the generated images to photo editor apps to perfect them.
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Freelance writer Jobs Online

Top 8 Skill Requirements to Get Freelance Writing Jobs Online

Today, writers are needed who combine creativity with technical expertise, professionalism, and adaptability.
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Best Writing Jobs

Best Writing Jobs That You Can Do as a Freelancer

Freelance writing jobs abound, and, depending on your skill set, you might find yourself working anywhere across the broad fiction-nonfiction spectrum.
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Wheel of Time Season 3

Plot Changes Dominate Early in The Wheel of Time Season 3

Expect more string-pulling and deft puppetering in the White Tower and beyond! The Aes Sedai aren't playing around.
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Dream Count

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

What I really liked about Dream Count is Adichie's tone. There's this gentleness in her writing—it's almost as if you can hear her voice.
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Reading books outside your comfort zone

5 Reasons You Should Read Books Outside Your Comfort Zone

Reading books outside of your comfort zone is like venturing into the wilds. You never quite know what you might find.
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The Other Side of Midnight

The Other Side of Midnight by Olasunkanmi Ojulari

The Other Side of Midnight proves that nightlife is more than just fun—it’s a powerful part of culture, economy, and community.
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Celaena Sardothien by Letoya Muraru

Who is Celaena Sardothien: Love Life, Adventures, Quotes and Fanart

Like any well-developed fictional character, there are several exciting, often polarizing sides to Celaena Sardothien, all of which are worth discussing.
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Dalinar Kholin (Gerva Perez ArtStation)

Top 10 Dalinar Kholin Quotes from the First Arc of the Stormlight Archive

As a warrior, leader, and seeker of honor, Dalinar Kholin's words often carry deep meaning. Here are ten of his top quotes in the series so far:
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The Prince Without Sorrow (Obsidian Throne #1) by Maithree Wijesekara

I’ve been yearning for a fantasy book with witches and The Prince Without Sorrow couldn’t have come at a better time.
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Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

First Print Run of Nigerian Edition of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Sell Out Days After Release

Plans are underway for a Dream Count Homecoming Tour, which will see Ms Adichie visit multiple Nigerian cities in the coming months.
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Happiness Is A Sickle-kinikan In My Belly

Happiness Is A Sickle-kinikan In My Belly by Isaiah Adepoju

I give Happiness Is A Sickle-kinikan In My Belly, a ten over ten rating but because of the perfectly harnessed themes, settings, conflicts, and resolutions.
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The Last Fang of God

The Last Fang of God by Ryan Kirk

The Last Fang of God is a short but fast-paced feisty read with great lessons on the whys of life, living and everything it entails.
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Bloodsworn saga

Bloodsworn Saga (#1- 3) by John Gwynne

The Bloodsworn Saga places a premium on familial relationships, either by blood or oath, and everyone's actions reflect this.
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Scarlet: L’Oluyole (Episode #4) by Ojo Akinwale

Scarlet: L’Oluyole (Episode #4) by Ojo Akinwale

A stoic person, Yaya would very much be anywhere else but at the heart of Mafoluku, listening to music he’d grown up listening to, but had never loved.
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14 Best Writers of Nigerian Literature

Top 14 Best Writers of Nigerian Literature (With Reasons)

Is your fav in our list? Check out our list of the top 10 Nigerian literature authors and see if you agree with our rankings.
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Top 20 Unforgettable Book Characters in Fantasy

Top 20 Unforgettable Book Characters in Fantasy

Meet 20 iconic fantasy book characters who’ll steal your heart—heroes, rebels, and legends that define magical worlds
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The Other Side of Midnight book launch

Ojulari Olasunkanmi Launches the Other Side of Midnight, With Beverly Osu, Others in Attendance

Ojulari Olasunkanmi launched his new non-fiction work, The Other Side of Midnight, a deep expose into the workings of the nightlife industry
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Book Club Discussion Questions

Reading for Fun: Top 20 Book Club Discussion Questions

Explore insightful book club discussion questions to inspire interesting discussions and enhance your reading experience with engaging topics
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Best Apps to Read Books

Top 8 Best Apps to Read Books For Free in 2025

Discover the best apps to read books for free in 2025. Access thousands of free e-books and audiobooks on your phone or tablet.
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Top 5 Best African Literature Books Turned Into Movies

Top 6 Best African Literature Books Turned Into Movies

See the six best works of African Literature books turned into movies. See which films captured the magic and which fell short!
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Books That Are Better than Their Movie Adaptations

Top 10 Books That Are Better than Their Movie Adaptations

Sometimes, the magic of a novel gets lost when filmmakers try to squeeze hundreds of pages into a two-hour film.
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Dear Bessem (These Letters End in Tears) | Non Fiction

What manner of love is this? A love that endures. A love that believes. They don’t make them like this anymore, Bessem. They don’t.
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first person pov

Writing First-Person Point of View: Is 3rd Person POV Better?

Discover the differences in First-Person Point of View and Third-Person POV, and how each impacts character connection and narrative style.
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Vagabonds

Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

Vagabonds! is rich in themes of spiritualism, mysticism, queer dynamics, and possession, that literally takes on flesh, saying, “When you're ready, I'll be here”.
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Creative Book Titles

Using Creative Book Titles: When Does It Become Too Much?

Like book covers, book titles are often a big factor for bibliophiles when choosing their next read. You're not supposed to judge a book by its cover. But you sometimes do.
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Best 16 Stories Based on Their Book and Movie Adaptations

Best 16 Stories Based on Their Book and Movie Adaptations

When you add in the cinematic effects that were well ahead of their time, it's easy to acknowledge The Lord of the Rings as the story whose adaptation truly matched the pioneering quality of its books.
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My parent's marriage

My Parents' Marriage by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

My Parents' Marriage is about immigrant life in the US, how we all leave home with lofty dreams, only to meet a vastly different reality, and sometimes, struggle with that reality.
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Salt by Selina Thompson

Salt by Selina Thompson

Salt is an excavation of the past in search of healing, a reckoning with the legacy of slavery, and a meditation on home—both real and imagined.
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Dream Count Audiobook

Narrative Landscape Press Partners With Genti Audio to Distribute the Audiobook of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Nigeria

Preorders for the Dream Count audiobook are now open on the Genti Audio app (available on iOS and Play Store) for a special preorder price of NGN 8,000.
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How Many Books Are in the Bible?

How Many Books Are in the Bible? A Guide to Biblical Canon

Discover how many books are in the Bible, their structure, and which of the books in the biblical canon you should start with.
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9 Reasons Lovers of Spoilers Should Be Imprisoned

9 Reasons Lovers of Spoilers Should Be Imprisoned

I know people will come at me for passing such supposedly harsh judgment on the lovers of spoilers. But, believe me, time behind bars is a kind fate for them.
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Dragon names (art by George Evangelista)

Top 10 Dragon Names in Fantasy Books

What list of fantasy dragon names would be complete without Smaug, The Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities, the Tyrannical, the Unassessably Wealthy?
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Grateful vs. Greatful: Which Spelling Should You Use?

Grateful vs. Greatful: Which Spelling Should You Use?

Next time you write a thank-you note, reflect on what you are grateful for, and rest assured you’re spelling it correctly!
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Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

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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Darkest Fantasy

Digging Deeper into the Haunting Worlds of the Darkest Fantasy

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

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

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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Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Top 10 Graduate Programs Similar to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Many budding writers around the world dream of being accepted into The Program in Creative Writing at the University of Iowa, known informally as the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
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Making love

How Reading Can Set the Mood for Making Love

What if the right book, the right words, and the right story could create an atmosphere so intoxicating that making love becomes inevitable?
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Scarlet: In Her Skin (Episode #3)

Scarlet: In Her Skin (Episode #3) by Ojo Akinwale

The gangs did not cow to old men with massive paunches anymore. They deferred to youthful zeal and brutality, not outdated, restricting ideals
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Chinua Achebe Books

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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How to publish a book on a budget

How to Publish a Book on a Budget: A Fun Guide for Aspiring Authors

By leveraging Littafi's digital book publishing consultancy, you can bring your story to life without draining your savings.
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Unlucky Mel

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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Gatebound (The Illborn Saga #3)

Gatebound (The Illborn Saga #3) by Daniel T. Jackson

In Gatebound, the Illborn convergence draws a step closer, and the Great Power beyond the Gate beckons even more strongly, as their true character begins to take form.
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February 1

February 1

He did seem to hate him. Was it just because he was the oldest in the office? Did Adigun remind him of someone he disliked?
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Scarlet: Tools of the Trade (Episode #2)

Scarlet: Tools of the Trade (Episode #2) by Ojo Akinwale

“Better for you to confess now, so we find an arrangement that can see you do a light reformatory penance for your sins.’’
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The Lies of the Ajungo

The Lies of the Ajungo (Forever Desert #1) by Moses Ose Utomi

The Lies of the Ajungo has one of my favorite themes in the fantasy genre- the loss of history and how this loss shapes our understanding of not just our lives but the world.
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The Truth of the Aleke

The Truth of the Aleke (Forever Desert #2) by Moses Ose Utomi

The Truth of the Aleke is a truly magnificent read! I really didn't think Utomi would top The Lies of the Ajungo, but I ended up thoroughly impressed!
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When Love Vists by Comfort Omvre

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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Bookish Ezioma on Book Trends and Literary Culture

Bookish Ezioma on Book Trends and Literary Culture

Bookish Ezioma shares her thoughts with Littafi on literary culture in Nigeria and the many real-world lessons in books.
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FilmOne’s 2025 Exhibitor’s Showcase

FilmOne Announces the 2025 Exhibitor’s Showcase: A Celebration of Storytelling, Cinema, and Creativity

FilmOne Entertainment is excited to announce the official 2025 FilmOne Exhibitor’s Showcase, a highly anticipated event celebrating the best in storytelling, cinema, and creativity.
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Writing African Histories and Myths: A Cash Factory for the West?

Writing African Histories and Myths: A Cash Factory for the West?

African myths and histories seem to be something of a joke to some these days- a spectacle propped up for the highest bidder, used only for its commercial opportunity rather than any intrinsic value.
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Scarlet: Wind Blows, Anus Flashes by Ojo Akinwale

Scarlet: Wind Blows, Anus Flashes (Episode #1) by Ojo Akinwale

Snapping suddenly to an upright position, Yaya charged his shell-shocked attacker, who, caught ball-watching, stood helpless in the face of his foe’s barrage. 
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Sharjah Festival of African Literature

Wole Soyinka Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the Inaugural Sharjah Festival of African Literature

The first-ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature has celebrated a milestone in African arts and culture by presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka.
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The Man Who Knew Too Much by Jack Oswald

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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How To Find the Best Book Recommendations By Yourself

How To Find the Best Book Recommendations By Yourself

If you're ever unsure what your next top book recommendation is, try to think of some of the more unorthodox ways to choose the next book to read.
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We, The Survivors by Tash Aw

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 List

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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Ouida Does Justice to a Previously Unheralded Legacy With Mrs. Kuti Book Launch

Ouida Does Justice to a Previously Unheralded Legacy With Mrs. Kuti Book Launch

Mrs. Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti's story is one of resilience and strength, a staunch re-emphasis of the adage that "behind every successful man stands a woman."
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Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngzi Adichie

Narrative Landscape Press Reveals the Nigerian Edition Cover of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Announces Pre-orders

Narrative Landscape Press is pleased to reveal the cover of the Nigerian edition of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!
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Fall for Reel Love—A Co-Production Between Timini Egbuson, Kayode Kasum, and FilmOne Studios

This Valentine’s, Fall for Reel Love—A Co-Production Between Timini Egbuson, Kayode Kasum, and FilmOne Studios

As Nollywood continues to gain global recognition, Reel Love represents an exciting milestone in both storytelling and production quality
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How to Start Writing a Book for Real: 6 Key Steps

How to Start Writing a Book for Real: 6 Key Steps

Whether your works belong to the realm of fiction or non-fiction, here are some key steps to help you determine the finer points of how to start writing a book.
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Nudibranch

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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Family Gbese

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.
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Sons of Darkness (The Raag of Rta #1) by Gourav Mohanty

In Sons of Darkness, fell forces align while humans squabble, bicker and plot. Who will triumph? Who stands in the light, and who is the villain?
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The Wrath of the Madame by Jack Oswald

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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Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow

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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Top epic fantasy reads 2024

Top 7 Epic Fantasy Reads: 2024 in Books

The Tainted Cup isn't clear-cut epic fantasy, you may say, but the epic depth of the conflict means that the author's signature urban-epic hybrid is my top fantasy pick of 2024.
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Narrative Landscape Press Expands to East Africa with a Bold Vision

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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Christmas In Lagos

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.
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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives and The Girl With The Louding Voice

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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Return to Edan by Philip Chase

Return to Edan (The Edan Trilogy #3) by Philip Chase

Although there were plenty of battle scenes and some decent character development to get me over the finish line, I just didn't find Return to Edan as intriguing as the last two books in the series.
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Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

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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The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje

The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje

The Parlour Wife is a testament to the Nigerian spirit – a spirit that perseveres, overcomes, and adapts in the face of adversity.
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Broken: Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala

Broken: Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala

In Broken, Fatima Bala didn’t create perfect characters but they were perfect in the way they lived their lives.
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77: The FESTAC Conspiracy

Lights, Camera, History: 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy Brings the Past to Life in an Unforgettable Evening

"77: The FESTAC Conspiracy is a tribute to the resilience of Nigerian filmmakers and the power of cinema to bring our history and stories to life."
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Lightseekers by Femi Kayode

Lightseekers (Philip Taiwo #1) by Femi Kayode

The raw emotions and ripple effects of the horrendous deeds were palpable throughout the story, making Lightseekers a thought-provoking read.
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Cultural Misrepresentation in African Literature

Curing the Pandemic of Cultural Misrepresentation in African Literature

After centuries of subjugation through colonialism and, more recently, neo-colonialism, African Literature writers owe it to their heritage to tell the most authentic narratives possible.
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Allow Me to Introduce Myself

Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli

If you're looking for a book that delves into family, grief, and the impact of social media, Allow Me to Introduce Myself is that book!
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A Very Gidi Christmas

A Very Gidi Christmas by Tomilola Coco Adeyemo

A Very Gidi Christmas is a feel-good romance written just in time for the festive season and is bound to leave readers' insides feeling deliciously good.
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Aanu Ife

Aanu Ife by Lara T. Kareem

In Aaanu Ife, Ina's adventure takes her through different shades of her recent past, even as she finds fresh resolve to heal from past traumas.
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Nnedi Okorafor's Inspiring Storytelling Origins Inspires Ake Festival Guests at Prelude Event

Nnedi Okorafor's Inspiring Storytelling Origins Inspires Ake Festival Guests at Prelude Event

Nnedi Okorafor found the calling to be a writer of the spectacular and the fantastic after she wrote her first ever story in the pages of a gifted copy of Isaac Asimov's I, Robot
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Red One

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.
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The Gilded Ones

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Once upon a time, my idea of a great read was a well-written YA book. At that time, I could relate to those characters, understand them, and live through them vicariously. However, I did hope that more books inspired by African culture and lore would be present in the fantasy genre. It's safe to say […]
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Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024 Press Conference

Finding Freedom: Lola Shoneyin Talks up the Renewed ‘Magic’ of Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024

Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024 promises to explore rising literary trends and various African narratives in exciting book chats and panel discussions.
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Oloture

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.
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Literary criticism

Understanding Literary Criticism: Not Only About Your Opinion

Literary criticism isn't just about your opinions. It's about finding common ground with opposing ideas and understanding that two truths can peacefully co-exist.
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Of War and Ruin

Of War and Ruin (The Bound and the Broken #3) by Ryan Cahill

In Of War and Ruin, our heroes must ask themselves tough questions, make hard choices, and be exposed to great dangers.
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Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes (Six Crimson Cranes #1) by Elizabeth Lim

Though the story leaves some elements underdeveloped, the story’s unique blend of folklore and fantasy makes Six Crimson Cranes a standout read.
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A Broken People's Playlist

Beyond "Lost Stars": Thoughts from A Broken People's Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

It bothers me all the time, so today I write this to introduce the world and soon-to-be A Broken People's Playlist readers, to what the book truly contains.
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Face Me I Face You

Face Me I Face You by Oyindamola Shoola

The artwork accompanying the chapters is intentional, bringing the characters, scenes, and themes to life. And, of course, the humor in Face Me I Face You is brilliant! 
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Nigerian Civil War

6 Progressive Lessons from the Nigerian Civil War

The quickest step to progress is to relearn the lessons from arguably the most significant event in its years as a free, democratic nation- the Nigerian Civil War.
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8 Core Truths Every Writer Must Know

8 Core Truths Every Writer Must Know

Besides, my head is hardly level enough these days for creative winds to blow inside of my cranium. The country is hard, and a man must make ends meet.
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Among The Living by Tim Lebbon

Among the Living by Tim Lebbon

The atmosphere within Among The Living is all chills and bad omens, harsh and beautiful landscapes, and claustrophobic and terrifying caves.
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Ghostroots by Pemi Aguda

Ghostroots by Pemi Aguda

Ghostroots is an exciting addition to the growing list of contemporary and speculative fiction in African literature.
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Is More Diversity Needed in African Literature Storytelling?

Its array of experiences, cultures, realities, inspiration and several distinct attributes are the web that interconnect to constitute the genre of African Literature.
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Your Ultimate 11 Tips to Find the Best Book Recommendations

Book recommendations from random places don't always cut it, and you often end up feeling unsatisfied with them.
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Lisabi

Movie Review: Lisabi

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

The Malevolent Seven (The Malevolent Seven #1) by Sebastien de Castell

The Malevolent Seven are some of the finest quest bands you'll ever find in this subgenre of fantasy, with their eccentrics and wit elevating the reading experience.
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And So I Roar

And So I Roar by Abi Daré

And So I Roar is an ambitious book with a noble aim: to shine a light on the struggles of young Nigerian girls and the societal issues they face.
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Top 9 Book Fantasy Worlds and How Long You Can Survive There

From Gardens of the Moon, it's clear that the world of Malazan is richer in history and geographic detail, and than any other fantasy world.
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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The fact The Bell Jar is written from the first person point of view makes the apprehension and pain more relatable to the reader.
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Legacy of Brick & Bone

Legacy of Brick & Bone (Tainted Dominion #2) by Krystle Matar

I have rambled on here, but to finish. Legacy of Brick & Bone is a masterpiece in character writing, supported by a deep and dark story.
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Face Me I Face You

Face Me I Face You by Oyindamola Shoola

Face Me I Face You is a vision and experience for the ages, and an expose to the local everyday epics that play out in the lives of common people.
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Babel by R.F. Kuang

Babel by R.F. Kuang

First off, what a title!  I believe that there are two types of authors: storytellers and writers. Storytellers make you forget you are holding a book; With them, you live in the book, and every time you take a break, that fictional world stays with you as you go about other activities. Writers, on the other hand, […]
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The Lord of the Rings books

Should You Read the Lord of The Rings Books?

Still, as it's basically at the top of the epic fantasy canon, you definitely should pick up the Lord of the Rings books at least once in your lifetime.
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6 Prickly Facts About Shelob in the Lord of the Rings

The hobbits' desperately tense death struggle with Shelob is one of the major turning points in the battle against Sauron and the forces of darkness.
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SFF and African Speculative Fiction Meet at Worldcon Glasgow 2024

The 7th Nommo Awards winners were also announced at the Glasgow event, with wins for Wole Talabi, Stephen Embleton, and Gabrielle Ememe, among others.
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10 African Literature Books You Must Read

10 African Literature Books You Must Read

African Literature reads are inherently thought-provoking, as they reflect the unique experiences of people in the black continent.
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Alien: Romulus

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.
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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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Shadowmancer

Shadowmancer (Shadowmancer #1) by G.P Taylor

Shadowmancer identifies the themes of Sin, Death, and Love for Power (as seen in the character of Demurral).
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Erotic Literature

Should You Embrace Erotic Literature and Its Guilty Pleasures?

Erotic literature explicitly describes sexual encounters that prompt the imagination to produce, direct, and act out its very own virtual motion picture
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Harmattan Rain

Harmattan Rain by Ayesha Harruna Attah

Harmattan Rain follows the lives of three women: crone, mother, and girl, with the backdrop being the political scene around Ghana's independence.
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House of Ga'a

The Fall of the House of Ga'a (Prologue)

They’d murdered his brother and laughed. Akeyo Labisi, his friends, those Ilaris. He knew their faces and would know them until he died. 
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The Death of Fairy Tales

Fairy tales help spark children's imagination and, from there, help build upon what will become the foundation for their character.
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House of Ga'a

Movie Review: House of Ga’a

The character development in House of Ga'a was impressive, and I loved the way Ga’a switched seamlessly between doting father, lover, fighter, and tyrant.
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4 Things to Know Before Watching Rings of Power Season 2

Rings of Power season 2 is just around the corner, with a tantalizing trailer heralding what is sure to be an upgrade on season 1.
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The Tainted Cup

The Tainted Cup (Shadow of the Leviathan #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett

The Tainted Cup is a flawless book, a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, regardless of their preferred genre.
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Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow

Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku

More significantly, Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow is a subtle call to womanhood to love herself in whatever shape, colour, and form.
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Is There Hope for a Shadow and Bone Season 3?

Unfortunately for fans, any hopes of a Shadow and Bone season 3 have been firmly dashed by Netflix, which announced the show's cancellation in November 2023.
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Should You Read The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss?

If you're a fast reader, then it's probably nothing to you, but if you aren't, The Name of the Wind will take a bit of time to finish.
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The Wisdom of Crowds

The Wisdom of Crowds (The Age of Madness #3) by Joe Abercrombie

In The Wisdom of Crowds, the already-thin line between protagonist and antagonist (if there ever were any) is at its blurriest.
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The Watchers

The Watchers (The Watchers #1) by A.M. Shine

The pacing and narrative in The Watchers are fast and thrilling, while the plot is creepy and terrifying.
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Reimagining Friendships Through the Lens of the Story Silence in Someone Birthed Them Broken by Ama Asantewa Diaka

When we talk about falling in love, it is usually in relation to romantic interests. We rarely consider the idea of falling in love within the context of friendships. Friendships are often perceived as something that simply happens to us, unlike romantic relationships, which we believe require effort and a bit of luck to find. […]
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An emotion of great delight

Exploring Friendship Breakups in An Emotion of Great Delight

An Emotion of Great Delight powerfully reminds us of the importance of recognizing and validating the pain of friendship breakups.
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12 Best Young Adult Books You Must Buy

We've curated a list of top young adult books, with some of our recommendations standalone and others part of a series
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Top 10 Quotes From Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart is for the colonizers as well as the colonized, helping to understand the role of colonialism in the realization of Africa's future.
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The Girl With the Louding Voice

The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Daré

If I had to make a list of memorable works of literature by Nigerian writers, The Girl With The Louding Voice would be on it.
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Annabeth Chase

Heroine Spotlight: Who Is Annabeth Chase?

Annabeth Chase remains a beloved character in the Percy Jackson universe, inspiring fans with her intelligence, bravery, and loyalty.
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Emotions by Drici Amos James

Emotions by Drici Amos James

Emotions is for you if you are a fan of big poetry collections with many poems lavished in contemporary styles and capturing raw emotions.
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Saruman

5 Lessons From the Life of Saruman in the Lord of the Rings

Whether you've seen the movies, read the books, or have done both, there's plenty to learn from the tale of the power-obsessed Istari called Saruman.
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Wheel of Time

Are The Wheel of Time Books The Best Fantasy Series Ever?

The Wheel of Time books stand out for their vast worlds, unique magic system, and, of course, Robert Jordan's (and Brandon Sanderson's) brilliant storytelling.
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Fiction vs Non-Fiction: How They Relate and Differ

It's no news that book snobbery exists along the fiction vs nonfiction lines. One party is assumed dreamy and unrealistic, while the other is seen as hypocritical.
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Is a Third-Person Omniscient Narrative the Best POV?

The main drawback of the third-person omniscient is that it can sometimes overwhelm readers with too much information, leading to confusion.
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Top 5 Epic Fantasy Books Like John Gwynne's Malice

Top 5 Epic Fantasy Books Like John Gwynne's Malice

If you enjoyed John Gwynne's Malice, you might enjoy these top 10 fantasy books and series that reflect the same epic worlds.
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The Incredible Dreams of Garba Dakaskus

The Incredible Dreams of Garba Dakaskus by Umar Abubakar Sidi

The Incredible Dreams of Garba Dakaskus is an interwoven mystical tale about the power of knowledge, literature, magic, art, philosophy, continents, cultures, and religions.
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Thorns of War

Thorns of War (The Smokesmiths #2) by João F. Silva

In Thorns of War, nothing is overdone or overemphasized, and there are a few thrilling twists that enhance reading pleasure throughout.
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The Silence Project

The Silence Project by Carole Hailey

All in all, The Silence Project is a novel with bold aspirations. It meets some of those but falls short in other ways
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Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre

Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre

As expected of any Kunle Afolayan production, Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre is top-notch. Beautiful scenery, props, costumes, sets, and everything else capture the real essence of this work of art.
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The Smoke That Thunders

The Smoke That Thunders by Erhu Kome

If you're looking for a very well-written, pretty-covered book to introduce young readers to African Fantasy, The Smoke That Thunders has you well covered.
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RECURRENT BY Darla Mottram

RECURRENT by Darla Mottram

RECURRENT starts with a “timeline,” which, despite being compressed, provides a solid context of the writer’s life and prepares the reader for what to expect.
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American Fiction

Movie Review: American Fiction

here's another reason to watch American Fiction: It is funny. It feels like a parody, and you are guaranteed a couple of laughs throughout the almost two-hour runtime.
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Madam KoiKoi

Movie Review: Madam KoiKoi

If you attended boarding school in the '90s and early 2000s, you'd have heard the story of Madam KoiKoi, Bush Baby, and the rest of them.
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The Trials of Empire

The Trials of Empire (Empire of the Wolf #3) by Richard Swan

The sun has finally set on the Empire of the Wolf, as the much-awaited showdown between former Justice Volvalt and Bartholomew Claver shapes up in The Trials of Empire.
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The Widow Who Died With Flowers in Her Mouth

The Widow who died with Flowers in her Mouth by Obinna Udenwe

This author of The Widow who died with Flowers in her Mouth has a voice, and you can tell his writing apart from that of other authors.
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We Were Girls Once

We Were Girls Once by Aiwanose Odafen

If you liked Dele Weds Destiny, then you'll love We Were Girls Once. Aiwanose is a wonderful and insightful writer, and I look forward to reading more of her works.
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The son of the house

The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia

The Son of the House is a book that will make you wonder if the girl child will ever be widely accepted as ‘enough.’
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The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter

The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Agahowa

The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter is a "traditional" romance story between two unexpecting people who fall in love against all odds in unexpected circumstances.
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Hell Bent

Hell Bent (Alex Stern #2) by Leigh Bardugo

Hell Bent is a solid offering that continues in the vein of Ninth House and explores a bit more of Bardugo's universe.
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A Master of Djinn

A Master of Djinn (Dead Djinn Universe #1) by P. Djèlí Clark

A Master of Djinn is a pure, decadent, elaborate, myth-making tale that blends oriental mysticism and magic with fabulous and meticulously detailed worldbuilding.
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Don't Answer When They Call Your Name

Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe

I must say Ukamaka deserves her flowers in Don't Answer When They Call Your Name. It’s a beautiful story, though I wish it ended differently.
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Afamefuna

Movie Review - Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story

Most of Afamefuna's actors were perfectly cast, from Kanayo O. Kanayo and Segun Arinze to Stan Nze and Alexx Ekubo.
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The Surviving Sky

The Surviving Sky (Rages #1) by Kritika H. Rao

The Surviving Sky is a debut that spins a yarn about a boy and a girl, deep from the author's vivid and lush imagination. The characters eventually warp the plot to fit their romantic struggles. 
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Audiobooks vs. Physical Books

How Audiobooks Can Enhance Your Reading Game

There is a world of difference between the mechanics of copyreading and audiobook listening, so the deciding factor regarding a better experience is really dependent on a reader's preference and goal.
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Adire movie

Movie Review: Adire

Adire is an ambitious story about showing that nobody is above redemption and that love is always around the corner.
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Ben Hur

Books vs Movies: Ben-Hur (2016)

I hereby rate Ben-Hur (the movie) one out of five stars; obviously, the book wins. No chariot race is needed to verify.
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Masquerade

Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi

O.O. Sangoyomi's debut novel is a compelling historical fiction that examines feminism through the eyes of one of the genre's most divisive MCs.
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The Gunslinger

The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower #1) by Stephen King

The Gunslinger is a work of art written in awe-evoking, meticulous prose combined with magical world-building by a masterclass storyteller.
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Sword of Truth

5 Things To Know About the Sword of Truth Series

Disembowelment, beheading, impalement, poisoning, maiming, and blood rituals all feature in this gore-fest of a series called the Sword of Truth.
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Ben Hur

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Carol Wallace

Ben Hur reflected themes of betrayal, injustice, brutality, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot leading to love and compassion.
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Dazzling Mirage

Dazzling Mirage by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare

Dazzling Mirage achieves what few other works of Nigerian literature have accomplished: a thorough examination of the challenges faced by sickle cell patients in Nigeria.
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Breath of Life

Movie Review: Breath of Life

Breath of Life is an aptly named Nollywood banger that's sure to draw goosebumps from your skin in its God-awe-inspiring show of faith and love.
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Iwájú

Series Review: Iwájú

It was exciting to watch the uncouth craze of the Lagos daily bustle combine seamlessly with sophisticated technology in Iwájú.
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Legacy of the Brightwash

Legacy of the Brightwash (Tainted Dominion #1) by Krystle Matar

Legacy of the Brightwash is a delightfully written, grimdark, steampunk story with a surprisingly well-written romance subplot.
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Homegoing

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

In Homegoing, we journey with the descendants of two sisters as Yaa Gyasi weaves a compelling tale of life in colonial Ghana, the blood-strumming struggle that birthed a nation.
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Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura by Ayodele Olofintuade

Focusing primarily on the enigmatic figure of Efunsetan and her star-crossed lover, Efunporonye, "Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura" tells a story of destiny, love, and passion.
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No One Dies Yet

No One Dies Yet by Koby Ben Ben

One thing I loved about No One Dies Yet, which I commend the author for, is his integration of queer characters.
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Dune: Part Two

Is Dune: Part Two the Best Movie of 2024?

With Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve was on a mission to immerse viewers further in Frank Herbert’s world, and he succeeded, maddeningly!
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Honoring Feminist Narratives: 5 Timeless Works for Every African

Because being a feminist is not just about today; it's about embracing our stories, challenges, and triumphs every day. 
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Why You Should Write Book Reviews

Book reviews aren't just a jumble of words on how a book made you feel but also a veritable document that you can quickly refer to when your memories temporarily fail you.
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The Middle Daughter

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

In The Middle Daughter, we learn that there is fragility and compassion in dealing with people who are consumed by grief, especially the ones who do not know how to carry on life.
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Breath of Life

Movie Review: Breath of Life

Breath of Life is so beautiful! It is not just about the heartwarming story alone but also the beautiful scenery, the dazzling array of colours, and the costumes.
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The Beekeeper of Aleppo

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a story about finding hope in the hopeless and holding on to hope when it seems all is lost.
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Convergence Problems

Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi

Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi was absolutely stunning from start to finish. Every short story could possibly be expanded by 200 or more pages, but nothing was overdone.
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Why You Should Read Short Stories

Why You Should Read Short Stories

Reading hundreds of pages for a single book can be like facing Smaug, Chiefest of Calamities, but a short story is a small dragon that you can easily conquer.
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No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben

I lived in Ghana for four years, and No One Dies Yet took me down memory lane with vivid descriptions of the Makola market and the delightful Twi language.
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The Death of Vivek Oji

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

The Death of Vivek Oji has rich themes. Themes that cut across both generations, ones that cannot be overlooked or even taken away from the story if you wanted to.
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Leech

Leech by Hiron Ennes

Leech is a very eerie and somewhat unique storytelling of the beginning of an epidemic from the perspective of a symbiote
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Aster Fall

Aster Fall (Guardian of Aster Fall #2) by David North

Aster Fall comes highly recommended, just like the debut, for a variety of readers that enjoy Progression Fantasy and Wuxia/litRPG
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Lift movie

Movie Review: Lift 

While some appreciate Hart's attempt at a more serious role, others feel it misses the mark, leaving audiences wanting more from both the action and the humor.
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The son of the house

The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

The Son of the House is built around strong female characters, women who take center stage while the men do very little and stay in the background.
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Movie Adaptation

How to Make a Good Book-to-Movie Adaptation 

There are things that books can do and movies just can't. Accept it, find a way around it, and convey the feelings and thoughts of the characters using other cinematographic tools.
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The Blood Stones

The Blood Stones (Legends of the Bruhai #1) by Tori Tecken

The Blood Stones is a new political fantasy thriller from the stable of a masterful storyteller and builder of passionate characters.
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Brother by Ania Ahlborn

Brother by Ania Ahlborn

Ania Ahlborn's Brother is an atmospheric thriller that's made me think of evil, its effects and consequences, and whether it can be redeemed. 
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And Then He Sang a Lullaby

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love's authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence against queer individuals.
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Choke

Choke by Chuck Palahniuk

Choke is about a junkie who drops out of medical school. The reason why he dropped out of med school is not clear, for obvious reasons. But the junkie is intelligent.
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Battlefield Reclaimer

Battlefield Reclaimer (Guardian of Aster Fall #1) by David North

Battlefield Reclaimer is a good read, well-made, with much forethought about the progression, level structure, and overall magical system employed.
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Plains of Rascor

The Rascor Plains (The Immortal Great Souls #2) by Phil Tucker

The Rascor Plains is for fans of fantasy that contains phantasmagoric world-building and out-of-this-world magic!
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What Are Online Book Clubs?

The primary purpose of virtually every book club, whether online or otherwise, is to develop its members and, by extension, improve their lives.
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Bastion

Bastion (The Immortal Great Souls #1) by Phil Tucker

The world-building is unique, sparse and intricate, weaving sci-fi speculations and progression/portal fantasy with absolute expertise; wondrous and immersive beyond measure.
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Homegoing

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Homegoing beautifully explores the life of two half-sisters who never even got the chance to know one another.
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Rootless

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe's experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes to being a mother.
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The Middle Daughter

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

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, but it was a good read.
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Boakye D. Alpha

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

The depth in the narrative makes you wish for a smoother life for these characters, showcasing the author's ability to evoke strong emotions
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Reading Slump

Inside the Reading Slump: What if You Could Never Read Again?

Your cozy literary sweater will reveal itself when the time is right, wrapping you in the warmth of a good story once more.
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Killers of The Flower

Why Killers of The Flower Should win Academy Awards

“History is a merciless judge. It lays bare our tragic blunders and foolish missteps and exposes our most intimate secrets, wielding the power of hindsight like an arrogant detective who seems to know the end of the mystery from the outset.” The book is on my TBR list. I had added it as I planned […]
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African Literature

What Is African Literature?

African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral struggles.
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Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire is a spectacle of nothing

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated films this year. Given the hype that surrounded the film, including several interviews with director Snyder, fans expected an epic space opera with incredible storytelling. While the team got the epic space opera part of […]
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Wind and Truth release

Brandon Sanderson Unveils Highly Anticipated Stormlight Archive Sequel

Wind and Truth is the fifth book in the Stormlight archive series and will be the climax to the first arc of a series that will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat.
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Stormlight Archive

6 Reasons Why You Should Read The Stormlight Archive

So, my fellow fantasy buffs, be prepared to be swept away into the enchanting realms of Roshar as we delve into the mesmerizing world of The Stormlight Archive.
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Top 6 Epic Fantasy Reads: 2023 in Books

I think it's fair to say that The Will of the Many is the best fantasy book of 2023. Far more people love it than don't, and you can't really argue with the people's choice.
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Girl, Forgotten

Girl, Forgotten (Andrea Oliver #2) by Karin Slaughter

The writing was Karin at her best and the character development was indeed the most beautiful part of this story.
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Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds

Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds (Legion #1-3)

Sanderson is a brilliant writer, and one of his strengths is his ability to create intricate and immersive worlds; Legion is no exception.
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What Happened to Janet Uzor

What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor

I don't find What Happened to Janet Uzor very hair-raising thrilling, but it has ENOUGH suspense to get you flipping. 
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When We were fireflies

When We Were Fireflies by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

When Babayo was murdered on a train in Jos, on his way to Lagos with the love of his life by a rival, he found himself as Inuwa in a different town. Different home, family, and a love as tender to the soul as a melody. But Inuwa was murdered there again by yet another […]
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The Fall of the House of Usher

Series Review: The Fall of the House of Usher

The story is filled with the usual creepy imagery that’s a classic Mike Flanagan move, with effective jumpscares, tension, and complex human emotions. 
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The Wedding Year

Movie Review: The Wedding Year

In low-budget projects like this, success often hinges on the cast's talent, and let me assure you, the ensemble in The Wedding Year can act!
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The List

The List by Yomi Adegoke

The List delves into the murky territory of the possibility of false accusations and the effects of these false accusations on people.
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Purple Hibiscus

Character Development: Aunty Ifeoma of Purple Hibiscus

Through the lens of Aunty Ifeoma, Adichie masterfully explores the intricacies of postcolonial Nigeria and its effect on the new country.
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A Loud Hand

A Loud Hand by Suezette Hooper

This anthology, devoid of a singular theme, weaves together five compelling stories of love, pain, frustration, and friendship.
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Who Drove Nearly All Lagos Men Mad?

Who Drove Nearly All Lagos Men Mad? by Ugochukwu Ugonna

In these tales, women are portrayed as clever and tricky individuals, while men's descent into madness is often a response to these traits.
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Did You hear About Kitty Karr?

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

I recommend Did You Hear About Kitty Karr to anyone interested in books about deception, family secrets, old Hollywood glamor, and black history.
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Daughter in Exile

Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapong

Bisi took me on an emotional roller coaster with Daughter in Exile, exploring topics that we Africans sometimes shy away from.
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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa By Stephen Buoro

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa is a quote-rich page-turner that leaves you with more questions than answers.
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Book Piracy

Is Book Piracy Bad?

There are editors, agents, artists, and printers to be paid, and every node in the entire physical book supply chain is connected by money.
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The Shadow Casket

The Shadow Casket (The Darkwater Legacy #2) by Chris Woodling

The book reserves the best for the last, and there's betrayal, moral dilemma, and a teensy-weensy bit of romance tucked in between the pages.
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Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

I'll be singing the praises of Lessons in Chemistry for a while. It made me laugh, not smile, but laugh out loud in public places.
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Small by Small

Book Review: Small by Small by Ike Anya

You know just how satisfying eating a bowl of your favorite meal is? Small by Small is exactly like that, leaving you quite content. 
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Apocalypse Movie Starter Pack: My Friends Edition

Since I've always loved apocalyptic movies, I've often wondered which tropes me and my friends would fall under if we found ourselves in an apocalypse-type situation
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The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger

Only a psychologist who has done an in-depth study on human beings could write such a masterpiece of a book.
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Bloodsworn Saga (#1- 2) by John Gwynne

Both books were the highlight of my reading list for 2021 and 2022. I find myself eagerly anticipating the final installment while also dreading it.
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The Three of Us

The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Wiliams

The book revolves around 3 people: a husband, his wife, and her best friend. It's told from all 3 aspects, and the whole plot is set in one day.
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House of Shells

The House of Shells by Efua Traoré

The element of the family plays a significant role in shaping the experiences and growth of the main character, Kuki.
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One Chance Dance

One Chance Dance by Efua Traoré

One Chance Dance is such an inspiring and heartfelt book! Sometimes, we forget what it means to dream and not let anyone or anything get in the way of those dreams...
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Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

I was impressed at the simplicity of the language used in Things Fall Apart, as it made it easy to read. I also loved the Igbo words and phrases used in the book.
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The Black Book

Movie Review: The Black Book

The Black Book was a huge success. More importantly, it heralds an enviable future for the Nigerian film industry.
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Someday, Maybe

Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli

Someday, Maybe is a book I would love to re-read, and I recommend it to whoever can handle its heavy content.
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The Usuper's Dream

The Usurper's Dream (A Weaving of The First Gods #) by Yeayi Kobina

Yeayi Kobina's storytelling is top-notch, and The Usurper's Dream is just the beginning of what promises to be an outstanding series.
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Gran Turismo

Movie Review: Gran Turismo

If you haven't seen Gran Turismo, I'd recommend it to fans of the GT PlayStation game or action-seeking moviegoers.
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Vagabonds

Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

Vagabonds is a beautiful kind of weird book that immerses you in the lives of people who defy societal norms and live above the law.
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Manchester Happened

Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

After I read A Girl Is a Body of Water, I knew I had to read all the other books authored by her, and I sure wasn't disappointed.
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His Only Wife

His Only Wife by Peace Adze Medie

His Only Wife is Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel, and she absolutely nailed it! The story is about Afi Tekple, who is about to get married to someone she has never met.
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The Rape of Nanking

The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II by Iris Chang

The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II is unflinching and unwavering in its portrayal and indictment of the evil Japan wrought on Nanking, China.
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Movie Review)

I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a tribute to Whitney Houston, showing her at her best and worst and revealing just how much we miss her.
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Oppenheimer

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin

The end is heartbreaking. If politics is involved, someone has to pay the price, and Oppenheimer has to pay the price here.
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Duma Key

Duma Key by Stephen King

While this novel may not be as frightening as Pet Sematary, the absence of genuinely spine-tingling moments is justified
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Barbie

Movie Review: Barbie (2023)

Given all the losses Warner Bros. has been taking thanks to their DC movies, Barbie is a massive win for them.  
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Book Snob

Are You a Book Snob?

Reading tastes are as unique as our DNA makeup. No two readers enjoy the exact same thing. And, of course, no reader truly enjoys everything.
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The Fires of Heaven

The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time #5) by Robert Jordan

The story moves along at a much slower pace than the preceding instalments, switching from plot-based to character-based.
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Even When Your Voice Shakes

Even When Your Voice Shakes by Ruby Yayra Goka

Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.
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A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers

A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers

The novel follows Alan, an American salesman who is sent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to close a deal, a deal that his future likely depends on.
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The Will of the Many

The Will of the Many (Hierarchy #1) by James Islington

The Will of the Many locks you in a vice-like grip and forces you to focus on the story at the cost of your life until the very end
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Seeds of War

Seeds of War (The Smokesmiths #1) by João F. Silva

Seeds of War is a must-read for any reader of epic fantasy who loves character-based stories with superb worlds and clearly defined magic systems.
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Ash and Bones

Ash and Bones (City of Sacrifice #2) by Michael R. Fletcher

It tells of what happens when mortals put their fates in the hands of immortals, allowing themselves to be unquestioningly led on in the name of faith
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Forged by Blood

Forged by Blood (Tainted Blood Duology #1) by Ehigbor Okosun

From the first page, we're not just introduced but smacked upside the head with highly detailed prose that makes the reading flow smoother than butter.
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Legend

Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu

With the bad blood already in place in Legend, it would be interesting to see how it develops further in the next book.
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Empire of Silence

Empire of Silence (Sun Eater #1) by Christopher Ruocchio

Empire of Silence tells of the travails of one Hadrian Marlowe as he grows up the son of an archon in his home world, Delos, and escapes life laid out for him by his lord father.
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Midnight Tides

Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of The Fallen #5) by Steven Erikson

The story delves into deeper facets of the human condition, unearthing layers of hypocrisy, greed, and jealousy within its diverse characters.
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Jagun Jagun

Movie Review: Jagunjagun (The Warrior)

Set in the epic times before the advent of civilization and Western education, Jagunjagun is a story of valour, heroism, villainy and love.
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Jagun Jagun

Movie Review: Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)

The movie is an excellent portrayal of Yoruba culture, and its enchanting ability to blend mythology, lore, and fiction is magical
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The Prophet of Edan

The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase

The character development was wonderful, and there was no overnight transformation, with only steady, stable transitions throughout the book.
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The Gift of a Legacy

The Gift Of A Legacy (The Ultimate Gift #4) by Jim Stovall

Books like this are what we need to have us reflect on our lives and also adjust wherever we may be lagging.
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Fantasy Fiction

What Is Fantasy Fiction?

Despite the many descriptions, fantasy fiction is more systematic nowadays than imagined. There is a form to the chaos and various categories for each shade of sanity and madness.
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Night and Day

Night and Day by Virginia Woolf

This book gave off the feeling of an old English movie even as the characters came alive in my subconscious as I read.
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The Prophet of Edan

The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase

With several pages devoted to world-building and action, The Prophet of Edan exceeds its prequel in both scope and depth.
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House of Chains

House of Chains (Malazan Book of The Fallen) by Steven Erikson

What we think is a simple war between two empires turns out to be a massive crusade involving several realms and gods.
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Hijack season 1

Series Review: Hijack (Season 1)

In a world where Hollywood seems stuck in a loop of rehashed ideas, Hijack emerges as the ideal way to reanimate a dead trope.
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The Black Farm

The Black Farm by Elias Witherow

The Black Farm is a refreshing and unique take on purgatory and the afterlife; savage and vicious but full of human carnage, evils, and conceits.
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She Dreams in Blood

She Dreams in Blood (The Obsidian Path #2) by Michael R. Fletcher

The sequel to Black Stone Heart offers epic battle scenes and a more thorough explanation of various magics involved as he continues to remember his past life
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Edges

Edges (Inverted Frontier #1) by Linda Nagata

The science, though wondrous, is quite fluid and feels really intuitive. Even though it's fiction, the writing style is very good, and the immersive telling of the villain is atmospheric.
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Bag of Bones

Bag of Bones by Stephen King

I got a yellow highlighter to mark my favourite quotes, and at some point, I felt that the entire book would be soaking with the yellow ink.
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Warrior of the Wind

Warrior of The Wind (The Nameless Republic #2) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

Another thing I enjoyed was discovering the origin of the name Nameless Republic. I chuckled and gave Suyi an invisible high-five. Àgbà Ìwé!
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Memories of Ice

Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen #3) by Steven Erikson

Every character evolves or dies meaningfully, and not just for the meaningless aim of character development.
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Traditional fantasy tropes

Top 5 Traditional Fantasy Tropes

What would traditional fantasy be without a physical/metaphysical struggle between the forces of good and evil?
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Ready Player One

Movies vs. Books: Ready Player One

I believe that some books should be left alone as they can never fully capture the imagination of the fandom or the author.
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Deadhouse Gates

Deadhouse Gates (Malazan Book of the Fallen #2) by Steven Erikson

Say goodbye to any confusion you had with the first book, Gardens of Moon, as Deadhouse Gates answers all your questions and then some.
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The Grand Biocentric Design

The Grand Biocentric Design: How Life Creates Reality by Robert Lanza, Matej Pavsic, and Bob Berman

The Grand Biocentric Design is a great read, especially for those not well-read in the scientific concepts the authors discussed to arrive at their conclusion. 
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Black Stone Heart

Black Stone Heart (The Obsidian Path #1) by Michael R. Fletcher

Black Stone Heart has phenomenal and highly immersive world-building, top-notch characterization, and beautiful, poignant, and macabre prose
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The Traitor

The Traitor (Covenant of Steel #3) by Anthony Ryan

The Traitor is a heart-pounding and exciting ride that'll leave readers rooting for both the heroes and villains from start to finish
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the darkness that comes before

The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing #1) by R. Scott Bakker

The Darkness That Comes Before is fresh and unique, bursting with ideas from a vivid imagination that reads like a fever dream.
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Iron Truth

Iron Truth (Primaterre #1) S.A. Tholin

S.A. Tholin's action-packed Iron Truth is a perfect blend of far-future science fiction and existential dread in the form of cosmic horror!
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The War of Art

The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle by Steven Pressfield

It doesn't take you on a long, tedious journey across a desert without a palm tree, but it firmly squeezes you inside a dense jungle.
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Gardens of the Moon

Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson

The worldbuilding is unparalleled, the characters are well-etched, and the magic is excellent, even if it sometimes gets difficult to digest.
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Owo Blow

Movie Review: Owo Blow

This movie was produced in 1997, but everything that happened then IS still happening now without much change.
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The Way of Edan

The Way of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #1) by Philip Chase

As a reader, it's so easy to see yourself in Eormenlond, traveling with the main character as he journeys to discover who he is.
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Reading nonfiction

Why You Should Read Nonfiction

Reading nonfiction about what interests you can provide more color and context that might make your fiction reading experience more enjoyable.
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Yellowface

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

The story exposed some of the tricks and techniques of the publishing world and how small and sometimes brutal the industry can be.
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Fictional Villains

Having a Fictional Party? Don’t Invite These Characters!

Do you want a party, or do you want a showdown? If you really want to enjoy your party, don't let him in (if you can).
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Mission Impossible

Movie Review: Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One

Now, when the industry is flailing again, in comes Cruise guns-blazing, ready to save the industry once again.
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Wheel of Time season 2

5 Things to Expect from Wheel of Time Season 2

Not even the most fanatic, avid and rabid WoT-er truly knows the direction Rafe Judkins and co will be steering this plot.
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Akwaugo

Akwaugo by Rosemary Okafor

Yes, it reads like a Nollywood plot and is very much cliched, but you can’t deny the excitement and fluidity that comes with the story.
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The Red Tent

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

I think Diamant meant this book to empower women and showcase the strength and bond between mothers and daughters and their will to thrive, even through secret traditions, but it was a hard miss.
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Book feelings

5 Ways a Good Book Makes You Feel

..the effect of a good book is seen not only while it holds captive your senses but in how you feel after reading it.
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The Three of Us

The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Wiliams

So, before settling down with someone, ensure your core values and goals align. Love is blind, but marriage is the eye opener.
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Tomorrow Died Yesterday

Tomorrow Died Yesterday by Chimeka Garricks

The character development was profound, the pacing was excellent, the plot was well constructed, the tale was convincingly told, and the dialogue was realistic.
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The Ghostfaces

The Ghostfaces (Brotherband Chronicles #6) by John Flanagan

The characters are well-fleshed out, unique, and have original personalities that interact excitingly, leaving you keen to know about their latest adventure.
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Second Class Citizen

Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

This book is, first and foremost, for women. It is an elegy to the countless women with untold stories who have suffered from similar brutalities.
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Green Rider

Green Rider (Green Rider #1) by Kristen Britain

That the main character is female gives the story a unique twist, and the adventures she has along the way are fun and thrilling to read.
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Age of Myth

Age of Myth (The Legends of the First Empire #1) by Michael J. Sullivan

There's a lot of Thriller-style suspense in Age of Myth, and the characters' uniqueness makes you want to persist with the book.
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Prince of Fools

Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War #1) by Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence has always had hype on his side, and now I know why. He writes like no one else, and I mean that quite literally.
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The Impatient

The Impatient by Djaïli Amadou Amal

I absolutely enjoyed how fast-paced this book was, and I loved the short chapters 😍. Djaili’s writing is sharp and unapologetic, and I applaud that👏.
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Of Darkness and Light

Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and the Broken #2) by Ryan Cahill

You can see the vast city walls, forests, snowlands, and country scenery as vividly as if you were watching it on the big screen in 4K.
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Immortals of Meluha

The Immortals of Meluha (Shiva Trilogy #1) by Amish Tripathi

Amish Tripathi has created a magnificently crafted historical and mythological fantasy that's decadent, passionate, wondrous, and full of lore.
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Empire of the Vampire

Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire #1) by Jay Kristoff

A well-detailed, well-described, and elaborate fantasy setting with dark prose, beautiful and vivid descriptions of characters, and meticulous and immersive world-building.
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Ijakumo

Movie Review: Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper

The title is rather misleading as the storyline has little to do with either the stripper or the born-again. Instead, it should have been named Ashabi’s Revenge.
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A Spell of Good Things by Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀

Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀ commands the attention of her audience with all the imperiousness of an aged matriarch thrilling her offspring by moonlight.
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City of Stairs

City of Stairs (The Divine Cities #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett

Urban Fantasy has a new voice, a new face. And it is here, in the very pages of a book that depicts a society very much like ours.
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Black Cross

Black Cross (Black Powder Wars #1) by J.P Ashman

The antiheroes make you root for them! Their gritty, dark deeds blend with their odd but righteous sense of justice.
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Words of Radiance

Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive #2) by Brandon Sanderson

I can confidently say that the Stormlight Archive's magic system is the best I've ever seen in Fantasy Fiction.
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Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi

I commend the willingness to use far more original cultural elements than in book one. It gives the book a semblance of originality, which I greatly appreciate
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Shorefall

Shorefall (The Founders Trilogy #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett

... the author probably outdid himself this time. His much-lauded magic system is on show here once again, as it was in Foundryside and Divine Cities
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The Empire's Ruin

The Empire's Ruin (Ashes of the Unhewn Throne #1) by Brian Staveley

The comradeship and romance in this book were well executed, and I was pleased to see the fight scenes and the magic system well-depicted.
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Fevered Star

Fevered Star (Between Earth and Sky #2) by Rebecca Roanhorse

Like the first book, the writing is fluid and contains meticulously detailed world-building, characterizations, and an extremely gripping plot. 
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Promise Boys

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

While reading, you'll see life inside Promise Prep through their eyes, drawing open the shiny curtain of perfection Principal Moore has put up
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Unashamed

Unashamed by Lecrae Moore

Here, a young man throws everything about himself up to the world, and I mean everything; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the very ugly
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What Type of Reader Are You

What Type of Reader Are You?

If your girlfriend is a stacker, she's already high maintenance, whether or not you buy the books for her.
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The Joys of Motherhood

The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta

It was clear that sons were currency, and only those blessed with them would be supported and listened to.
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Evil villains

Top 17 Evil Villains in Fiction History

Why not just sniff their lives first and monologue later?? That's why the heroes survive more often than not!
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Olga Dies Dreaming

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xóchitl González

This book packs a lot into a few hundred pages, with trauma, sexuality, family, identity, political and racial themes threaded throughout the story
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Ship of Destiny

Ship of Destiny (The Liveship Traders #3) by Robin Hobb

Hobb seems to have a knack for giving you endings that absolutely makes you want to scream at the injustice of it all.
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The Mad Ship

The Mad Ship (The Liveship Traders #2) by Robin Hobb

One way or the other, the women in this book, no matter what their situation was, rallied and took control of their damn lives!!
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Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt by Ian Rankin

I absolutely love the portrayal of Witch: she is the all badass, no apologies given-none expected, a professional killer
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Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions

Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi

Finally, this collection gets bonus points for being very Afrocentric in its attempt to explore stories from home vis-à-vis the peculiarities of moving away from home to another country.
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Rose and the Burma Sky

Rose and the Burma Sky by Rosanna Amaka

It started off as an easy read for me until it got to the point I cried for a Nigeria I have not and will never experience.
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Dazzling

Dazzling by Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ

Her masterful storytelling ensures a seamless fusion of genres, creating a unique reading experience that leaves a lasting impression
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Ogadinma

Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

The story is filled with bad decisions, low self-esteem, violence and pain, rape, army brutality, old-age beliefs, and hope
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Don't Answer When They Call Your Name

Don't Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe

The intentionality of the characters and the tradition-teaching made the whole reading experience thoroughly enjoyable
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African War

In Times of War

Kuku had successfully brought over the majority of the Assembly to his line of thinking with a combination of articulate arguments and timely assassinations.
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Lovers

Love At First Sound

The clergyman sounded solemn. His words would certainly cut deep, spoken in a slow, grating baritone that punctuated every consonant and elaborated every vowel. 
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Ogadinma

Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

This book deals with issues of child marriage, patriarchy, domestic violence, family in-breeding, Buhari's military regime, unwanted pregnancy, poverty, and divorce.
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The Last Son of Ahriman

The Last Son of Ahriman (Ahriman #1) by Justin Robinson

The Last Son of Ahriman is a very good book, and I'll be pleased to continue with the dark adventures of Simon Bell and his cohorts.
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Fractal Noise

Fractal Noise (Fractalverse #0) by Christopher Paolini

The writing seemed tense, eerie, and atmospheric, providing an interesting backdrop to the scientific speculations within the plot
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Ascension

Ascension by Nicholas Binge

The prose is utterly captivating and descriptive, making events ride in on an atmospheric fog that turns into a full-blown blizzard towards the end
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The Mirror Empire

The Mirror Empire (Worldbreaker Saga #1) by Kameron Hurley

When I pick up books written by women in this genre, this is what I want to see- female characters who are unapologetic in their being.
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Red Sister

Red Sister (Book of the Ancestor #1) by Mark Lawrence

Write a YA book about a school that mixes magic, martial arts and meditation and just like that; I'm in love.⁣
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Ogadinma

Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

I recommend this book to anyone keen on African books that cover the themes of rape, child marriage and domestic violence.
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Ogadinma

Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

I believe that Ukamaka wanted this to be an awakening and a drive for revolution, to make us angry to stand up and challenge the way everything is.
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Ogadinma

Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

An invaluable life lesson that one can learn from Ogadinma is that unless women learn to stand up for themselves, patriarchy will continue to thrive at our expense.⁣
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Observer

Observer by Robert Lanza and Nancy Kress

What if we could tweak our bio-processors to alter the algorithms responsible for our perception of said reality
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Their steadfast acceptance of Charlie, with all his oddities, served as a reminder that true friendship is a safe place to be and a beautiful thing to experience.
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Brotherhood Movie

Movie Review: Brotherhood

This movie has elevated Nollywood in the action and stunt department- I can boldly say that Nollywood can compete internationally for action movies
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Infinity Gate

Infinity Gate (Pandominium #1) by M. R. Carey

The plot is very well-paced, and the protagonists/characters are complex, with expertly thought-out life experiences and inner monologues
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The Warrior Prophet

The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing #2) by R. Scott Bakker

A world painted so vivid, like brushstrokes of paint on canvas; characters so real they seem to live as people in your imagination
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The Middle Daughter

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

What goes through the mind of a woman who fears her own husband? This is the central question that begins the tragic story of Nani
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Of Blood and Fire

Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and The Broken #1) by Ryan Cahill

There's clearly an awful lot more from where it came from, and Ryan Cahill is clearly in no hurry to show the full extent of his impressive range
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5 Reasons You Should Read Sci-fi/ Fantasy

5 Reasons You Should Read Sci-Fi/Fantasy

SFF authors spend a lot of time building utterly fantastical worlds drawn from countless imaginative figments, any one of which is bound to draw you in.
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Night Dancer

Night Dancer by Chika Unigwe

This book is real and portrays the one thing that many women still face today and feel too overwhelmed to fight.
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The Wish

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

Nicolas Sparks illustrates the beauty of nature, and some are landmarks in the characters' lives, all of them adding color to the story.
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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi #1) by S.A Chakraborty

Dragged into a mission well beyond her capabilities, she must acknowledge that sheer wits and brawn will not be enough to face this foe.
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A woman is no man

A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

A Woman is No Man is an expertly penned novel that explores immigration, religion, culture, gender roles, and personal freedom.
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10 minutes 30 seconds in this strange world

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

Elif is so, so good! Sooo good and underrated. In fact, I’m going on an Elif Shafak readathon because what an author!
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Maame

Maame by Jessica George

Jessica touched on significant themes in this book, like family, mental health, grief, and having to adult at a very young age.
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Small Worlds

Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson

So, twice in a row and twice as good- I am officially a Caleb Azumah Nelson fan, and he is on the top of my author recommendation list.
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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives By Lola Shoneyin

Baba Segi's wives all led secret lives, and I loved how the author systematically wrote about it, which made me understand the story better and even enjoy it more.
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The Death of Vivek Oji

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

This is a gorgeously written story of identity, sexuality, love, grief, friendship, and the need to live the life you want, even in a country where doing so might be deadly.
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Gangs of Lagos

Movie Review: Gangs of Lagos

Welcome to the gritty streets of Isale Eko, Lagos, where life is rough, and the only role models are thugs with their ill-gotten wealth.
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Hero 2002

Movie Review: Hero

The film is unique and features rich and expressive colour symbolism... and a score that manages to be both serene and intense...
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Around the world in eighty days

Movies vs Books: Around the World in Eighty Days

I would advise you to watch the movie separately and enjoy it because it's quite good but not an accurate rendition of the book.
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My Top 5 Fantasy Authors

But, if you enjoy such details as much as you enjoy the story, you'll agree that Robert Jordan is the greatest fantasy author of all time.
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Ninth House

Ninth House (Alex Stern #1) by Leigh Bardugo

Whenever there was a murder, I found it fun to try and guess who did it... I loved the unpredictability of it all.
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Some Angels Don't See God

Some Angels Don’t See God by Ever Obi

Parents must be physically and emotionally present in their children's lives, keep an eye on them and not neglect them
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The Demon King

The Demon King (Seven Realms #1) by Cinda Williams Chima

Hanson was my favorite. His daring and swagger are reminiscent of Jaron, one of my favorite fantasy characters.
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The Path of Daggers

The Path of Daggers (The Wheel of Time #8) by Robert Jordan

You'll find it greatly interesting if you don't mind reading top-class character-building at the expense of plot progress.
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Winter's Heart

Winter's Heart (The Wheel of Time #9) by Robert Jordan

Also, the character development has reached a level where readers can actually identify characters by their speech, mannerisms and actions. It's the height of realism.
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Rootless

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

It also brings to light people's arguments for people who do not want kids. The overwhelming opinion in society is that such people will eventually grow out of the sentiment.
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The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

I was heartbroken by how much misery the Jews experienced during the time of Adolf Hilter in the late 1930s. It was extreme misery.
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Before I let go

Before I Let Go (Skyland #1) by Kennedy Ryan

This book explores difficult themes such as complex mother-daughter relationships, death, loss, miscarriage, and depression.
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I Do Not Come To You By Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

This book portrays the story of most Nigerian young men saddled with responsibility in a country where the depths of your pocket measure your masculinity
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Finding Your Crowd: How to Find Reader Friends

Books aren't cheap, and the value of a fair-sized shelf or two will probably keep you watered and fed for a year and a half.
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A Spell of Good Things by Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀

One thing I cannot wrap my head around is why children get flogged for lack of payment of school fees; I will understand this practice.
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Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen

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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My sister the serial killer

My Sister, the Serial Killer By Oyinkan Braithwaite

This book is awesome, and I finished it within a day, which was quite impressive by my standards, given that books usually take me a while to finish
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The Help

The Help By Kathryn Stockett

The whites had a lifestyle, community and culture different from the blacks, and the two groups lived in two separate worlds
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Allah is not obliged

Allah Is Not Obliged by Ahmadou Kourouma

This book explores really gory themes such as rape, cannibalism, war, military coups, and death, so please proceed with caution.
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Love in Colour

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola

Most of them seemed to be snippets of longer romances that I wanted her to write so I could inhale them
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The Tyranny of Faith

The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf #2) by Richard Swan

Good job, Mr Richard Swan. Us fans of yours eagerly anticipate the coming of nightfall to the Empire of the Wolf.
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The Justice of Kings

The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf #1) by Richard Swan

The Justice of Kings is what I'd call an "investigative fantasy" with enough thrill and suspense to be worthy of something by Sidney Sheldon.
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The Eternal Debate: DC vs. Marvel

DC is great at making comics and animated movies, while the MCU has the upper hand in its cinematic aspects
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Top Fantasy series

Top 6 Must-Read Fantasy Series for Newbies

And, to the die-hards who simply read this piece out of curiosity to see if their favorites made the cut, you're free to bash my head (and my pen) in the comments section below.
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Kintu

Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The characters are deeply flawed, and their actions impact each other, giving the novel a sense of realism.
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Someday, Maybe

Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli

I have read people say that Eve was grieving too much, and I am curious to know what exactly it means to be grieving too much
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Open Water

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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 totally recommend it.
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The Teller of Secrets

The Teller of Secrets by Bisi Adjapon

The writing was very readable, with simple words and sentences that flowed easily.
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Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ dazzles and thrills at A Spell of Good Things launch

A Spell of Good Things brims with themes of mental health, family dynamics, and some surprisingly conspicuous allusions to the upcoming 2023 Nigerian general elections.
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Series Review: Far From Home (Season 1)

Far from Home is not a bad watch. If you can look past these plot holes the size of Texas, you will see a compelling story with a perfect cast.
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Movie Review: The Menu

And, of course, in Hollywood, whenever you have an island, people meeting for the first time, you know something bad is about to go down
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Aiduel's Sin (The Illborn Saga #2) by Daniel T. Jackson

Never in my history of reading epic fantasy protagonists have I had cause to hate a character that was previously my favorite!
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Review: Death Note

Death Note has some of the most memorable characters I've ever seen in an anime, and their interactions are so complex and layered that it's impossible not to be drawn into their struggles
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An Orchestra Of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma

This is a beautifully written story, a love story, an odyssey, and ultimately a tragedy. An undeniable stunner.
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Vagabonds

Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

I know my heart races fast and constricts when it comes to Vagabonds! This book is activism in literary form.
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Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi

I have never read anything as honest and raw as this book. The emotions carried in this book are so real that readers can literally feel the characters' emotions.
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Duel at Araluen (Royal Ranger #3) by John Flanagan

Duel at Araluen is a fast-paced, fun read that you can finish in a couple of sittings (or one sitting if you have enough spare time).
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Review: Vinland Saga (Season 1)

The Saga isn't just full of dramatic thrills but well-written stories that deliver a raw gut-wrenching experience to the viewers and leave you reeling with emotions
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Hoe Hoe Hoe

Without a schedule, Noah's Ark would never have been built. Without a schedule, the Pyramids wouldn't exist. In fact, without a schedule, some of us wouldn't be born
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Movie Review: Glass Onion

Add it to your "Watch Later" list on Netflix, and get ready to solve the case!
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Things Fall Apart

A Socio-Political Analysis of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart

Polygamy reigns supreme in Umuofia and other neighboring villages, but in the case of titled men, only the first wives are mandated to wear the anklets of their husband's titles.
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I Have This Crick In My Neck...

Anyway, moral lesson? Beware neck-wrangling elves. They are everywhere. And Santa should retire.
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The Red Fox Clan (The Royal Ranger #2) by John Flanagan

Maddie is a great MC with badass slingshot skills. I must say that I saw the plot twist a mile off, but it didn't take away my enjoyment when it eventually played out.
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The Sandman Volumes 1-2 Comics vs. TV Series

I will compare the movie and the comic books because, yes, while I liked watching the characters come to life on screen, I did have some gripes with it.
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Malazan vs. The Wheel of Time: The Ultimate Versus

Perhaps, when Brandon Sanderson is done writing the Stormlight Archive, Malazan will finally have a true competitor for magic systems.
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Warrior Nun

Warrior Nun Review (Seasons 1 & 2)

They got my two favorite genres (fantasy and science fiction) and merged them. The result was an entertaining ten hours of world-building, character development, and badass fighting nuns.
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An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion #2) by Francine Rivers

If you think Christian books are boring, my darling, think again. You've clearly not picked up the Mark of the Lion series from Francine Rivers.
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Enola Holmes 2 (Movie Review)

The screenplay was excellent; the flashbacks, the dialogues, and the reveals were intriguing. Can I say I love the Holy Trinity??!
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Amsterdam

Amsterdam (Movie Review)

If you haven't seen this movie yet and enjoy great acting, mystery, historical drama, and/or Taylor Swift, then I recommend you go see this at the cinema closest to you.
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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Movie Review)

However, as you start laughing your head off at the beginning, you will quickly realize that this is not the usual biography. In fact, it's probably the weirdest biography you'll ever see.
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Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

I was nodding my way throughout because what I often thought and had trouble explaining to others, Kawakami did in a story.
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God's Children Are Little Broken Things: Stories

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

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 read and deserves all the flowers.
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The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia

Nwabulu keeps me up a lot; I think of her struggles and pain, I see her, I see her story, and I live all the women who have been emptied off through her.
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Afonja: The Rise (Oyo Empire Histories #1) by Tunde Leye

This book is rich in tradition and customs, from ritual suicide to honor killings and you'll get more than a glimpse into proper African society.
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A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

Five outstanding women, five amazing paths that'll eventually lead to the coming of Jesus Christ...
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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

I also loved that, at every turn, it sought to advocate for intersectional feminism in African-American communities and within the academia.
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An Echo of Things to Come

An Echo of Things to Come (The Licanius Trilogy #2) by James Islington

One of the times I love about this book is how each character is unique and has a purpose; none of them is a filler; they each have something important to contribute to the story.
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Born on a Tuesday

Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John

It is necessary to know how... religious intolerance has taken squatter’s rights in Northern Nigeria and how our indifference to this will be our undoing.
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A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Roses and Thorns #4) by Sarah J. Maas

This book dwelled on the subject of grief, healing, and forgiveness. I enjoyed all the moments all the characters could come together and laugh.
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Daughter Who Walk This Path

Daughters Who Walk This Path by Yejide Kilanko

Choked by the fear of shaming her parents, she sets boundaries but leaves certain overfamiliar frontiers unchecked.
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The Fellowship of the Ring

The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien

Although Fellowship of the Ring presents ambitious writing with second to none world building by a very talented author, I will say that the movie makes you appreciate this book 100%
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Ship of Magic

Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders #1) by Robin Hobb

You can feel the selfishness of Malta, the apathy that dictated Keffria's life, the strength that was Ronica Vestrit, the confusion peppered with shadows of strength, wisdom,
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What Inspires Creative Writing- Dreams, People, and Experiences

creativity is a self-fulfilling trait; if you tell yourself you're not creative long enough, you'll believe it, let your potential go silent, and then you will become uncreative
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A Lady’s Guide To Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin

I found A Lady's Guide To Fortune Hunting quite the delectable read because it checked all the right boxes of what I would typically expect from a historical romance novel set in England
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City of Miracles (The Divine Cities #3) by Robert Jackson Bennett

If Sigrud lived in this age, he definitely would have been a candidate for serious therapy to unpack everything he was feeling
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Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen

Many men still deem their families incomplete without a male child, and I cannot grasp the concept
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In the Shadow of Lightning

In the Shadow of Lightning (Glass Immortals #1) by Brian McClellan

With his latest book, he's clearly outdone his own freakishly scary-good standards. And, in years to come, he'll be heralded as one of the very elite authors to have ever penned a letter in the genre.
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House of Shells

The House of Shells by Efua Traore

As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua's writing. It's easy to read, and you're sure to stay glued to the story.
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Dele Weds Destiny

Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro

It also highlights that love is a choice and way beyond feelings because feelings can be fickle. It reminds us that sometimes, sustaining our friendships can be pretty tricky.
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Nope

Movie Review: Nope

It's a movie that starts with creepy vibes, a hint of sci-fi thrown in, sprinkled with a bit of horror, and ends with a bang of pulse-racing excitement.
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Beckoning of the Gate (The Väyllian Threads #1) by Benjamin J. Ryan

In the place of complex characters and elaborate settings, the author builds on the magic system and the world lore, both of which are done fairly well.
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How to Make A Good Movie/TV Reboot

If you're going to ignore everything about the original movie/series, why not create new material and build a new fanbase? Proper, isn't it?
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House of The Dragon

A Return to Westeros: Major Talking Points in House of the Dragon

A father pawning off his daughter and a king betraying his queen are just hors ​d'oeuvre to the main course ahead.
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Tsoo boi

Tsoo Boi: An Anthology of Protests

I never thought that being Ghanaian and living in Ghana was all the impediment needed to alienate me from my dreams.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

The author serves the whole book in bite-sized morsels, allowing you to digest each moment without feeling overwhelmed.
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A girl is a body of water

A Girl Is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The language is impeccable, and I totally recommend this book without any reservations and with all the gods in my village backing me.
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We Are The Dead

We Are The Dead (The Last War #1) by Mike Shackle

Since this is a war fantasy, many well-depicted fight scenes exist. The magic wasn't well explained, but I still loved it
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I Am Because We Are By Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr

I’m not sure this review can do justice to how I feel about this book but I really want more people to add it to their tbr list and read it.
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Winner of the 2022 Ako Caine Prize for African Writing Announced

What we liked about the story was the mystical office of the protagonist, who is both ostracised and yet holds the fate of her community in her hair
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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

I have reread it for the 100th time since its release, and I still do not feel full... I very much recommend this book with all the gods in my village backing me!
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Movie Review: The Sea Beast

The Sea Beasts is an entertaining movie. Easy to watch, funny in some parts, and appropriate to view with kids of most ages
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Books vs Movies: Pachinko

The series tells both stories concurrently, showing the past and present. The story follows Sunja as a young child before her father's death, her choices, and how she ends up in Japan.
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Overcoming Reader's Block

If you are like me, who doesn’t like leaving a book halfway, this might be hard, but darling, you have to dump it.
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The City of Dusk (The Dark Gods #1) by Tara Sim

One of my most beloved things in the book was the characters. They're brave, petulant, criminal, and amusing.
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Movie Review: Glamour Girls

This movie lacked depth. I doubt if the makers took time to even read through the storyline, because there was none whatsoever.
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Ntsika Kota Wins The 2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

This makes Ntsika Kota the second African to clinch this prestigious prize after over a decade (the first being the Kintu author, Jennifer Makumbi)
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Littafi X Daniel T. Jackson: Author Interview

I do not believe that I could have reduced the overall length to any extent without sacrificing core story elements, and indeed I did not want to do that.
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Books vs. Movies: Enola

The movie added more depth to the book and gave us time to appreciate the characters, and I got to understand the mother's reasons for leaving her.
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An In-depth Exploration of the Ridiculousness that was the Gossip Girl Reboot

We'll add this show to the growing list of unnecessary reboots that made the original series look like a masterpiece. 
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Of This Our Country

Of This Our Country by Nels Abbey et al.

Although I found relish in these authentic experiences, some essays were a sobering reminder of how much Nigerians have lost and the horrors it has gone through
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The Madhouse by T.J Benson

I believe a good book is one (regardless of its genre or setting) you can resonate with through its characters and the writer is able to carry you along to its final destination.
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Movie Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once is like going on a psychedelic journey. At the same time, it is a lesson on being better humans.
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Movie Review: King of Thieves (Agesinkólé)

If there is anything that Nollywood has really, really improved on over the years, it is the cinematography and it was on display in this movie
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Top Gun: Maverick (Movie Review)

Along the line, he finds love and forgiveness and converts a class of rivals into a team of people who laugh and look out for each other.
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Lightblade (Lightblade Saga #) by Zamil Akhtar

Altogether, this is such a great book (and series, probably), and I look forward to reading the final release and more books in the series. You should too!
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Illborn

Illborn (The Illborn Saga #1) by Daniel T. Jackson

Religion takes front and center stage in this book. It was pretty interesting to explore how religious beliefs influence people's behaviors, mindsets, and actions.
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Never Die

Never Die (Mortal Techniques #1) by Rob J. Hayes

If you're looking for noble characters with a strong sense of right and wrong, happy endings, and damsels in distress, this book is not for you.
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Lightblade (Lightblade Saga #1) by Zamil Akhtar

The organic development of Jyosh and the skills progression is indicative of a well-thought-out plot, especially how training can be completed in a Tel'aran'rhoid-like place.
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Children of the Quicksands

Children Of the Quicksands By Efua Traore

I think this is very reminiscent of many Nigerian children today (the torn from cultural roots part), which is sad because we are losing our cultural values fast, and they may be gone forever.
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The Starless Sea

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

The characters in this book are numerous, and it's no surprise that my favorite character is Zachery Ezra Rawlins. He is a weird and queer guy, and I really enjoyed reading about his character development
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The Atlas Six (The Atlas #1) by Olivie Blake

The author’s style of writing and world-building is not unnecessarily complex, making the book an easy read. The switch in POVs makes for an exciting change in pace and format throughout the book. Nico, Libby, and Reina’s POVs are baseline YA, while Callum, Parisa, and Tristan lend more jaded experiences. 
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Smart Money Woman

Series Review: Smart Money Woman Season One

The story follows Zuri, a young woman who makes a decent living yet finds herself in financial hot water when her rich boyfriend betrays her and gets engaged to another woman while they are on a break.
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The Bread the evil Knead

The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini

If you know someone with an abusive partner, please don’t constantly judge them by asking why they can’t just leave because it’s not as easy as it seems, and Stockholm’s syndrome is really a thing
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Dragon's Mage

Dragon's Mage (Ragond's Witch Hunter #1) by Ava Richardson

So this is a YA book, and going into it, I expected the regular YA tropes. While there were a few tropes here and there, it wasn't as much as I expected. 
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Pachinko

Pachinko by Lee Min-jin

If you enjoy knowing your characters intimately, history, a well-written story and Asian culture, I recommend you pick up this book.
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Sankofa

Sankofa by Chinbundu Onuzo

The book covers themes such as racism, politics in the pre and post-colonial era in Africa, Identity crisis, infidelity, the slave trade, and the importance of knowing one's roots
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What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor

Ebere has a theory that a killer is out there that claims his victim every Christmas, and she believes their best friend Janet was one of his victims.
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An emotion of great delight

An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi

She carried the burden of guilt, thinking about all the things she could have done to avoid her brother's dying, blaming herself for even starting the chain of events that led to his death.
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The Mountains Rise (Embers of Illeniel #1) by Michael G. Manning

The book, rather than being plot-based, is character-based. It follows the development of a character from being a juvenile psycho to being mature.
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The Way of Kings

The Way of Shadows (Night Angel #1) by Brent Weeks

The entire thing is a complex weave of even more complex characters, themes of violence, betrayal, love and redemption.
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Oathbringer

Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive #3) by Brandon Sanderson

The plot becomes more complex here as the author continues from where he left off in Words of Radiance. So far, I have a feeling the main storyline is yet to start.
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Where Loyalties Lie (Best Laid Plans #1) by Rob J. Hayes

When you put up naturally disloyal humans up against a threat they cannot ignore, the result will be to unite against all odds or die.
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Writing African Literature: An Unpopular Opinion

Western Fiction of every sort presently has more appeal to the bulk of African readers, not necessarily because of any literary superiority but because of an unwillingness of the former to evolve.
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Warcross (Warcross #1) by Marie Lu

The game creator, Hideo Tanaka, enlists her help to catch the person responsible for hacking and gaining information from the Warcross code by going undercover by competing in the Warcross games.
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The Emperor's Blades (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne) by Brian Staveley

The world-building is great, the plot is good, I love the character in this book so much, and the ships aren't that bad. The story is also diverse, something we all look for in books these days.
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An End to Sorrow (The Obsidian Path #3) by Michael R. Fletcher

His relationships with his loyalists improve, even as his journey of self-discovery gathers pace. He now sees them in a light that better mirrors his rapidly-evolving psyche.
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The Shadow of What Was Lost

The Shadow of What Was Lost (The Licanius Trilogy #1) by James Islington

This book is my kind of fantasy. It has magic, battles, great characters, and amazing history. It's suspense-filled, the pace is perfect, and it is neither slow nor too fast.
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The Baby is Mine

The Baby is Mine by Oyinkan Braithwaite

It was fascinating to observe the misogynistic and ignorant Bambi trying to solve the mystery placed before him, a mystery with glaring answers he doesn't see immediately.
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Arm of the Sphinx

Arm of the Sphinx (The Books of Babel #2) by Josiah Bancroft

The story is filled with loads of complex, witty, funny dialogue and thought-provoking stuff, all without being overly grim. Quality thing
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Black Stone Heart

Black Stone Heart (The Obsidian Path #1) by Michael R. Fletcher

He learns that his heart has been shattered into pieces, with each containing a fragment of his memory. He will need to find and absorb all pieces to regain his memory.
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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The grim realities of the Afghan War are perfectly captured in the individual stories of the characters who are forced to start their lives over in different ways.
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Foundryside

Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy #1) by Robert Bennett Jackson

If the magic system in Divine Cities was a fine meal, the one in Foundryside is nothing short of an exquisite banquet. It's so well done.
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Nearly all the men in Lagos are mad

Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku

Set in contemporary Lagos, these stories are not interwoven, but they have a central theme. The language is very simple, everyday words and even some slangs were thrown in for good measure.
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African Myths & Fantasy

African Myths and Fantasy

African Myth is being systematically erased, and Fantasy becoming more 'modern' and cosmopolitan.
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When Breath Becomes Air

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When death starts to hover around, how do we fully explain life's transient nature? And how would it alter our priorities, goals, and ambitions? 
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the wise man's fear

The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) by Patrick Rothfuss

However, I do have a theory that maybe the next book is actually 6000 pages long. That's why it's taking this long, right?
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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin

They had a tradition of earning armchairs in the house. This meant that no wife had a comfortable seat. You were not entitled to one unless you were pregnant, breastfeeding, or watching over toddlers.
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Bridgerton Season Two

Series Review: Bridgerton Season Two

The second season of Bridgerton, while eagerly anticipated by many, is certainly not gaining as much acclaim as its predecessor, and the reasons are no secret. 
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Sourcery

Sourcery (Discworld #5) by Terry Pratchett

Prophecies always find a way of coming to pass, and the inevitable battle between Wizardry and Sourcery finally happens, heralding the apocalypse.
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The Blessed Girl

The Blessed Girl by Angela Makholwa

Some work regular jobs to get it, while others earn a degree in Menology( the men pay their bills). Set in South Africa, Bontle is on the top of that list of women with degrees in Menology
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Lagos to London

Lagos to London by Lola Aworanti-Ekugo

Though the book is set in Lagos and London, it's a reality most of us can relate to from anywhere in Africa. There is something in there, an experience or anything for everybody.
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She Dreams in Blood

She Dreams in Blood (The Obsidian Path #2) by Michael R. Fletcher

The main character is as fucked up as you'd ever expect your most hated book antagonist to be. Only this time, he's not an antagonist. He's the main character.
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EBooks Vs. Paperbacks

The Great Book Debate: Paperbacks vs. EBooks

Okay, paperback supporters, hold it. That's enough! The eBook team is about to make a grand entrance; let's make way for the Electronic King.
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Deceived by the Gargoyles

Deceived By The Gargoyles (Monstrous Matches #2) by Lilian Lark

Hi, So monster romance is all the rage right now in the romance world, and this unicorn had to get in on some action. I mean, who cares about regular human peens....we need some monster vitamin D up in this house. I mean, they provide more nutrients for everyone *wink, wink*. The book I will […]
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Do Women Read More Than Men?

Do Women Read More Than Men?

Who's more social about their reading, men or women? This is an easy one. You can tell by just looking at bookstagrammers. They are usually women. At least the popular ones are.
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World Storytelling Day 2022

Nairobi, Kenya to play host to World Storytelling Day 2022 event

This year's event is scheduled to take place at the Intrade Africa Place, on the 19th of March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. On this day, people of all works and backgrounds will gather together and tell as well as listen to stories of people and places all day and night. 
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The Black God's Drums

The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark

Clark is a new-to-me author, and I was impressed by his well-considered, multi-dimensional approach in creating the female characters. They are smart, opinionated, powerful yet self-aware, and in touch with every aspect of their femininity.
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Wahala by Nikki May

Wahala by Nikki May

This book centers around three friends, Simi, Boo, and Ronke, who have had a good relationship going until the arrival of Isobelle (Simi's childhood friend), who capitalizes on each woman's insecurities and secrets...
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Stereotypes and Clichés in Romance Literature

Our hero always knows where exactly to touch our heroine to make her see stars. There are always mind-blowing orgasms, and this grade A chemistry sweetens the deal.
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I want you back

Movie Review: I Want You Back

The film oozes charm. The two mains, Emma and Peter, played by Jenny Slate and Charlie Day, have so much organic chemistry. I think it's brilliant casting. It's not the kind that slaps you in the face, no. Instead, it's the kind that grows on you; arguably the best kind.
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What Is a Good Plot? What Makes a Good Plot?

Before you try your hand at writing your big story, practice and practice making a good plot. Work on stories that come to you and spend lots of time thinking up new ideas.
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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

It is important that we keep history alive, to not forget. So although slavery is not an easy subject to discuss, I'm glad this book exists. You should read it if you haven't,
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The Wisdom of Crowds

The Wisdom of Crowds (The Age of Madness #3) by Joe Abercrombie

The bloodthirsty deviousness and callousness that came to Rikke and Leo ( I spare no sympathy for him anyway), the kindness that would sometimes peek through Savine's hard veneer - it was just too much for my poor heart to handle.
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The Trouble With Peace

The Trouble With Peace (The Age of Madness #2) by Joe Abercrombie

The parts that stuck out the most for me were the war depictions. Abercrombie writes them so well I felt I was at the front lines - the racing thoughts in the heads of the soldiers as they rush headlong to certain death - it was very detailed and a tad personal.
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Science Fiction and the 21st Century

Science Fiction and the 21st Century

Science and technology are progressing at a rapid pace, and the role of science fiction literature in charting a course and helping to imagine future technology will always hold true.
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Love in Colour

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola

A collection of short love stories, Love in Colour is what I like to call a genuine reading experience. The book is split into two parts; old and new tales, with the old tales being retellings of age-old myths and romances, and the new ones being Babalola's own creations.
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Six of Crows

Six of Crows (Six of Crows #1) by Leigh Bardugo

Can a female character really be a heroine if life hasn't fucked her sideways (often in the form of sexual abuse) to shape her up?
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In Every Mirror She's Black

In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Unfortunately for Kemi, her worst fears were confirmed. She was only a redundant body in a ceremonial role. Jonny poached Kemi for her skin color to represent diversity in a predominantly white company. It wasn't for her brilliance; neither was it for her experience. It was for her skin color.
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Rebel's Creed (Lawful Times #2) by Daniel Greene

The book hits over and over with great character moments, stellar world building, and plot moments that had me enraptured. I expect Greene's work in the series to only get bigger and better
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Euphoria Season Two Review: HBO's Exceptionally Deranged Hit Show

Maybe if Sam Levinson accepted input from other writers and stopped treating the show like his baby, Euphoria season two would have been brilliant.
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Wahala by Nikki May

Wahala by Nikki May

I haven't lived in London before, but I'm not sure that Africans in London who are almost working-class or working-class by association can afford to eat from the buka every week and also afford takeouts as huge as what Ronke always did.
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King of Boys 2: The Return of the King

Series Review: King of Boys 2 (The Return of the King)

Nevertheless, we know is that this sequel is a win for Nollywood. And when someone asks you if anything good has ever come out from Nollywood, beat your chest and point to this masterpiece!
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RAIN CAN NEVER KNOW by Michael Afenfia

I would also recommend this for people that love messy characters (believe me, I can't count how many times I wanted to beat up some of them)
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Ifa

Ifá: A Forest of Mystery by Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold

Asides from a few attempts by people like Fagunwa, Ben Okri, Amos Tutuola, and a few others, there is a dearth of information on Nigerian indigenous religions and mythologies.
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A Broken People's Playlist

A Broken People's Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

The first thing that caught my attention was the author's writing. I love his writing! He writes in a way that bonds with the book nerd in me! And the songs? They reminded me of Wattpad.
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The Hundred Wells of Salaga

The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Haruna Attah

Slavery, kingship, courage, patriarchy, domestic violence, education, and love were some of the themes covered in this novel. This body of work displays Ayesha's rich knowledge and storytelling, and subtle humor.
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Library of Africa and African Diaspora announces West African Writer Fellowship residents

The announcement received a total of 120 applications from nine West African countries and a mixture of emerging and established writers with works ranging from fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, etc.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora

The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard #1) by Scott Lynch

Locke is a genius. He makes Kaz Brekker look like a child (which he is; well kinda). His schemes are bloody schemes. Don't get me wrong, Locke Lamora is not a good guy in any way. He's more of an anti-hero that'll always have my support.
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Malice

Malice (The Faithful and The Fallen #1) by John Gwynne

When a fantasy book has lots of characters, it's scary because that means not all of them will make it. Even at that I can't help loving them and hope the author doesn't kill off all my favorites.
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Servant of the Empire

Servant of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #2) by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts

The structure of the Tsurani society becomes much clearer as we are allowed to explore the involution, the finer points of the socio-political construct.
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Daughter of the Empire

Daughter of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #1) by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts

With all the plotting and schemes going on, one would be forgiven for not giving apt credit to the excellent world-building. Being a fan of Feist's former series set in this world, it's once again delightful to read about the cultures and peoples of Tsurani.
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The Poppy War

The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1) by R.F Kuang

Our hero has lots of adventures as she rises through the ranks in a bid to prove herself to allies and foes alike. This first part of the book is fast-paced. Time flies as a lot of character development goes on.
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Yinka, where is your huzband?

Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

It was a light, easy, and mildly entertaining novel. The type of novel that you can read, be satisfied with and then absolutely forget mostly because it's not the kind of story that stays with you.
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We Ride The Storm

We Ride The Storm (The Reborn Empire #1) by Devin Madson

The main characters resume their atrocious acts with barely any hint by the author as to purpose. Even as you read on, things only become mildly clearer. The only obvious thing is that there's conflict, on a very large scale at that.
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Reaper's Gale

Reaper's Gale (Malazan Book of the Fallen #7) by Steven Erikson

The scenes featuring the Bonehunters are rather comic, as well as revealing a great deal about their origins. There are a number of connections to be made, between different characters, historical events, peoples, and gods, the deciphering of which proves a puzzling delight for readers.
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Lord of Chaos

Lord of Chaos (The Wheel of Time #6) by Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan has brought literary realism to a totally new level. A pity the author had to die when he did. His writing is simply unique! 
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Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler Review

When Netflix dropped The Tinder Swindler, I checked out the trailer to see what it was all about; I saw it was a documentary, so I moved on.  But, it started trending on Social Media, and everyone started talking about it, so I decided to give it a try.  I’m not one for Documentaries, but […]
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Knife of Dreams

Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time #11) by Robert Jordan

In this book, it's easy to see, analyse and weigh the merits of careful character-building that sacrifices plot acceleration for vivid literary realism, against simple plot progression.
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A Little Hatred

A Little Hatred (Age of Madness #1) by Joe Abercrombie

A Little Hatred reads as an introductory piece into the lives of all the major characters who are youth, straining at the leashes of their guardians, and have been thrust into situations they seem quite unprepared for.
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Brimstone and Angels

Brimstone Angels (Brimstone Angels #1) by Erin Evans

The book is a healthy mash of good meets evil to compromise in the face of a greater evil, love, jealousy, action, and spells. It even features an exposé into hell politics
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Echoes and Empires

Echoes and Empires (Echoes and Empires #1) by Morgan Rhodes

Echoes and Empires does away with all the tropes, infusing the grim ruthlessness that is Morgan Rhodes's unique signature: suspense like no other!
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The Battle of The Labyrinth

The Battle of The Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and The Olympians #4) by Rick Riordan

Annabeth was a bitch almost throughout the book. I just do not get her loyalty to Luke despite everything, and I wonder why Percy even puts up with that.
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Ready Player One

Ready Player One (Ready Player One #1) by Ernest Cline

Ready Player One is a unique story set in a dystopian world with a virtual utopia, the only respite from the wrecked world.
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Mainland Book Cafe Hosts LiBWiB author Omolara T. Kareem at Monthly Group Meetup

The author opined that she did not subscribe to the Nigerian culture of marriage proposals compulsorily being the duty of the man, stating that "proposals are not a gender thing."
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Spiderman: No Way Home

Movie Review: Spiderman No Way Home

Marvel excels at these things! Do you now understand why Marvel has so many fans? They are excellent at what they do!
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Ake Arts and Book Festival 2022 date Announcement

Prominent people to have graced previous editions include Nobel laureates Wole Soyinka and Abdulrazak Gurnah.
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Disney Plus Shoulders the Percy Jackson Burden for TV

Given Disney Plus’ stellar reputation, it appears that his dream is set to be achieved, with casting for Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief currently underway.
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The Darkness That Comes Before

The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing #1) by R. Scott Bakker

I might add that several elements of The Darkness That Comes Before call to mind those of Paul Kearney's Monarchies of God
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Sing 2

Movie Review: Sing 2

I'll be honest with you, I'm a music fanatic. Songs make my heart burst into colors - the bright, fun type. And Sing 2 was filled with such songs, delivered in pitch-perfect, rapturous voices.
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Illborn

Illborn (The Illborn Saga #1) by Daniel T. Jackson

Daniel T. Jackson pummels, stuns, and enthralls in a debut so good it could've come from the most seasoned pros and legends of Epic Fantasy.
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Second Class Citizen

Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

One thing that hit me in this book was how the minds of the black people living in the UK at that time were conditioned. It was like they were made to believe that they were lesser humans and that the white person was better than them.
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A Broken People's Playlist

A Broken People's Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

Love, cheating, heartbreak, domestic violence, family, police brutality were some of the themes covered in this collection of short stories because this collection is infused with the magic of evocative storytelling you might be drawn to or haunted by a character or two. 
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Night Dancer

Night Dancer by Chika Unigwe

A man sleeps with the maid and impregnates her, deceives the wife he claims to love, and this same wife, Ezi, is required to apologize to the husband because she has only a daughter for him while the maid has a son.
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Daughter Who Walk This Path

Daughters Who Walk This Path by Yejide Kilanko

Why did I have to carry this shame like a second skin? And every day for a month after the incident, I would usually find myself whispering to myself, "I am ruined."
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Kintu

Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

This book centers on contemporary issues like masculinity and the dangerous consequences of rage and improper decisions. It also touched on issues like barrenness and the perceived notion of women being second-class citizens.
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Phoenix Unbound (Fallen Empire #1) by Grace Draven

Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire's capital - her fate: to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village's tithe has been the same woman. Gilene's sacrifice protects all the other young women of her village, and her […]
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The King's Blood

The King's Blood (The Dagger and The Coin #2) by Daniel Abraham

It's a strange story. Very unpredictable. The plot is regularly taking the most improbable of turns. In this tale of great betrayal, the author reveals humanity in all its gory glory.
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Clean Sweep

Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles #1) by Ilona Andrews

Dina Demille runs an inn for the supernatural. Part of that is to keep the supernatural events from normal humans. So when some creatures start turning up ripped apart and dead in her neighborhood, she knows it is not normal and takes matters into her hands to solve the situation by enlisting the help of Sean, her werewolf neighbor.
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Empire of the Vampire

Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire #1) by Jay Kristoff

This book features lots of things that I love in books, some of which are great and well-depicted characters, good friendship, well-depicted fight scenes, and awesome world-building, to mention a few.
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Angels' Blood

Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter #1) by Nalini Singh

The Angels also have the power to make vampires. In return for changing them from human to vampires, the new vampire has to sign a contract to serve the Angel for a number of years.
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The Red Winter Trilogy

Red Winter: The Complete Trilogy (Red Winter Trilogy #1-3) by Annette Marie

Hello humans! Do you ever have a feeling that something so good could be a lie, but then it turns out not to be a lie? Well, that's how this book was for me. With every installment, it just kept getting better.  Okay time for a fun fact about this  Unicorn: I love Japan and […]
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Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke

The only this this movie has going for it is the cast. The makers of this movie assembled Nollywood’s finest but sadly, even Nollywood’s finest could not save this movie.
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A Memory of Light

A Memory of Light (The Wheel of Time #14) by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Despite its brilliance, it would be totally unfair to judge other epic fantasy series using WoT as a yardstick. Here, I'd simply say, "other series have done well, but WoT surpasses them all''
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Shroud of Eternity

Shroud of Eternity (Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #2) by Terry Goodkind

In Shroud of Eternity, Terry Goodkind once again shows that he can consistently churn out first-rate epic fantasy all set in one big world
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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

I loved the use of flashbacks; it flowed with the storytelling and bought shocking insights into why Ayo is that way. 
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The Sex Lives of African Women by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah

As an African woman, I have lived in shame, and shame has lived in me. I told myself I was keeping my virginity for my husband. I needed to be a virtuous woman to be appreciated, I did not know what virtue meant, and honestly, I still don't.
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Top 14 Books From My 2021 Reading List

There were some hits, some misses, and a few I wished I didn't pick up at all, but I will spare you those.
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Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala

Niru is gay and cannot freely explore his queerness. Although he is in a country like America, the Africanness and religiosity in his parents would not let them support him. Rather they take him to pastors to pray the gay out of him.
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The Death of Vivek Oji

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

We assume that people are either gay or lesbians, forgetting that the queer spectrum is broad and there are so many intersections. The rainbow has so many different colors, not just red and yellow.
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An American Marriage

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

It reminds me of a young man who once promised forever. He had been so consistent and intense in his promises of forever that I believed it, latched onto it, breathed it, and looked forward to it.
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Movie Review: Chief Daddy 2 (Going for Broke)

Chief Daddy 2 has all the proper ingredients, and makings of a modern Nigerian dramatic comedy.
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Malice

Malice (The Faithful and The Fallen #1) by John Gwynne

Then there are the themes in the book. Everything needed for a perfect dish of dark, grim fantasy is here. Magic? Check. Betrayal? Aplenty. Violence? You can literally hear the screams of dying men. A flawed hero? There's more than one flawed hero here.
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Tyrant's Throne

Tyrant's Throne (Greatcoats #4) by Sebastien de Castell

It's a testament to the writer's storytelling and plot-twisting skills that he's able to get his characters into so much trouble and then get them out, all without giving his readers the impression that he's being overly partial.
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The Fifth Empire of Man

The Fifth Empire of Man (Best Laid Plans #2) by Rob J. Hayes

The fighting is hats off, badass! The descriptions of sex are just as vivid as the gruesome literary pictures of broken skulls, disemboweled soldiers, hamstrung men and women, and decapitated men lying in pools of blood and gore.
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Blood of Assassins

Blood of Assassins (The Wounded Kingdom #2) by R.J Barker

Moving on, I love the way the author portrayed the events here. His writing and world-building improved greatly.
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Ghostwater

Ghostwater (Cradle #5) by Will Wight

The world-building is beyond average; it’s awesome. Will Wight literally has a different world-building because each book is set in a different location.
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The God Is Not Willing

The God is Not Willing (Witness #1) by Steven Erikson

Despite the Malazans being soldiers and all, they are still compassionate. It reminds me of what they did in Capustan. I was scared that the marines here would be a rip-off of the others, but I was wrong.
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My Best, Meh, and Worst Movies of 2021

2021 was an exciting year for movies. I had a lot lined up to watch, but sadly I didn't make much of a dent in my hoard/collection. 2021 was also Marvel's year. The amount of content the MCU churned out this year alone was crazy, from their movies to TV shows. It really was a […]
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A Naija Christmas

Have yourself a Happy Naija Christmas!

The story is very simple. Mama Agatha has 3 sons. She mandated them to bring home a potential love interest on or before Christmas day so that she is guaranteed of at least one grandchild. In return? The first person to bring in a wife material will inherit the house.
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King of Ashes

King of Ashes (The Firemane Saga #1) by Raymond E. Feist

The world is amazing. For a small book, the author cleverly does a lot of rather unique world-building. It's not vast Midkemia, truth be told. This one is more straightforward, more streamlined, very different.
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Reign of Madness

Reign of Madness (King's Dark Tidings #2) by Kel Kade

One would be forgiven for thinking the story predictable, but the author has an unusual way of churning up the norm and making it look extraordinary.
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A Crown of Swords

A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time #7) by Robert Jordan

Meanwhile, Aes Sedai plotting thickens, serving as a perfect backdrop to the eventual facing off of The Dragon Reborn Rand al'Thor and the Forsaken Sammael.
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Rhythm of war

Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive #4) by Brandon Sanderson

Rhythm of War is simply astounding! There are plenty of surprises from arguably the Epic Fantasy Read of 2020
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Shadowblack

Shadowblack (Spellslinger #2) by Sebastien de Castell

De Castell writes a New Fantasy, a world in which his characters can be whatever they want to be regardless of whatever and whoever stands in their way
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Movies Versus Books: Jack Reacher (One Shot)

One of the struggles directors and producers get when creating a movie out of a book is adding something new to the story as fans already know the plot, and I sympathize with them.
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Why Reading Is Better Than Watching Movies

Reading is active while watching movies is passive. The act of turning pages creates a pause that enhances understanding.
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Crystal Storm

Crystal Storm (Falling Kingdoms #5) by Morgan Rhodes

How the author has managed to create vivid realism with mysterious, otherworldly intrigues and elements is quite beyond me. It's a perfect blend of Grimdark and traditional fantasy. Game of Thrones and Throne of Glass meet. Martin weds Maas. It's the perfect literary combo.
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The Gathering Storm

The Gathering Storm (The Wheel of Time #12)

The quick pacing allows a lot of action to be crammed between pages, and Brandon Sanderson has duly obliged.
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Blood of Empire

Blood of Empire (Gods of Blood and Powder #3) by Brian McClellan

The characters enjoyed the dizzying heights of triumph, often side by side with the despairing depths of defeat.
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The Princess Switch 3: Doppelgängers to the Rescue

S For Spoilers Netflix seems to have cracked the Christmas Romantic Comedy formula – hiring Vanessa Hudgens to play all the roles. It kind of reminds me of Eddie Murphy playing pretty much all the characters in The Nutty Professor.  What started as an innocent movie about two different characters switching places has escalated into […]
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Dune

Dune (Dune #1) by Frank Herbert

Our hero's father, Duke Leto, has to move, as per the directive of a sadistic emperor, to a desert planet with his family to oversee the mining of a very valuable spice, a job that was solely the enemy family's.
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An Ember in The Ashes

An Ember in The Ashes (An Ember in The Ashes #1) by Sabaa Tahir

The world was well built, Blackcliff, the Scholar quarters, the catacombs, etc. I didn't' have to stress to understand what the author wrote; it's so unlike some YAs whose worlds are poorly built.
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The Prophet of Akhran

The Prophet of Akhran (Rose of The Prophet #3) by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Not the biggest climax of an ending, but a very satisfying one. The Prophet of Akhran is written at a quick pace, with even more thrill and action than the last book. All the forces meet finally in an all-deciding clash, with plenty of intra-faction politics. The main antagonists are admittedly laid off with too […]
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The Paladin of The Night

The Paladin of The Night (Rose of The Prophet #2) by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

The authors take their time to involve everyone in the story, and the weaving of events is expertly done, providing readers with a lot of suspense and thrill, even without overwhelming violence.
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Spellslinger

Spellslinger (Spellslinger #1) by Sebastien de Castell

De Castell's trademark masterful plot twists pervade this brilliant read. A brilliant start to a brave, brave tale.
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The Will of The Wanderer

The Will of The Wanderer (Rose of The Prophet #1) by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

The story has a rich, rich world that is based on Islamic Mythology. The Daevabad Trilogy by S.A Chakraborty is woven from much the same source; hence, certain comparisons can be made.
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The Providence of Fire

The Providence of Fire (Chronicle of The Unhewn Throne #2) by Brian Staveley

It's like the beginnings of a game of chess between two foes in which the game gets bigger than the chessboard, bigger than the players, bigger than the room they're playing in
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Senlin Ascends

Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel #1) by Josiah Bancroft

True quality high fantasy is proving harder to find by the day. Here is one that tells a most wonderful story, all without the cliched tropes that are core to the genre. It is utterly engrossing in its unpredictability.
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Red Rising

Red Rising (Red Rising Saga #1) by Pierce Brown

A few pages in, and I was reminded of Hunger Games and Divergent. Instead of Districts and Factions, there are Colours, almost like Lightbringer.
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Crooked Kingdom

Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo

There's enough action and thrill in this book to fill two books, and another author might have decided to extend the series by an extra book.
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The Way of Kings

The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive #1) by Brandon Sanderson

There's almost as much fun to be had in the gradual discovery of the world of Roshar as there is in the numerable plot twists and thrilling events that permeate the entirety of the 1000-plus pages of this brilliant book.
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Morning Star

Morning Star (Red Rising Saga #3) by Pierce Brown

When we talk about character development in literature, this book is the perfect stereotype. It should be the yardstick through which other character development levels in literature are measured.
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Sins of Empire

Sins of Empire (Gods of Blood and Powder #1) by Brian McClellan

Events leading up to the climax are just as engrossing as the climax itself. That the author managed to create such unforgettable characters in just a few pages is a testament to the beauty of this book.
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Toll the Hounds

Toll the Hounds (Malazan Book of the Fallen #8) by Steven Erikson

The ethereal threads of power are almost literally rolling off the pages of the book.
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Red Notice

What do you want out of an action movie? Guns blazing, car chases, hand to hand combat and a heart-racing plot? If you were on a low budget, Red Notice would deliver on all of these (except for the heart-racing plots). The plot revolves around Nolan Booth, the second-best art thief in the world, who becomes […]
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The Wheel of Time

Ten Must-Know Newbie Nuggets on the Wheel of Time (Part Two)

Even the most optimistic fan of the shows knows deep down that the books cannot be excellently replicated by live-action.
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The Wheel of Time

Ten Must-Know Newbie Nuggets on The Wheel of Time (Part One)

But, as long as the likes of Legendary Pictures, Sonar Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, HBO, Netflix, and Amazon continue to spend big bucks on filming, the wheels of this Age will continue to turn and spin.
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Tolkien, Our God

Tolkien, Our God

So rich and striking is the world of adventure he created that it is hard not to compare recent literary works with his. Perhaps he did create the One Book to rule them all.
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Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso - Your Lie in April

if you like classical music, tears, and you enjoyed Kimi no Na wa (Your Name), then this might just be right for you.
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Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

This well written prose felt like poetry at some point.  This book describes what a passionate relationship feels like without explicit sex scenes.
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Love Hard: A Christmas Tale of How Catfishing gets you the Girl

Is there any need for a spoiler warning? Because I’m pretty sure everyone at this point knows how these kinds of movies end. It’s that time of the year again - the time for trashy sappy Christmas Romantic Comedies. I’m not gonna lie, I’ve watched my fair share of rom-coms over the years. Some might […]
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A Crucible of Souls

A Crucible of Souls (Sorcery Ascendant Sequence #1) by Mitchell Hogan

The book is a mixture of The Kingkiller Chronicles and HP, with a touch of Tolkien.
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The City of Brass

The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy #1) by S.A Chakraborty

The author presents the Arabian world and all of its alluring mythology in an attractive manner, all the while adding more than a dose of her own formidable epic-weaving skills.
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The Shadow Rising

The Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time #4) by Robert Jordan

The Dragon has been reborn, but the Shadow is equally growing in power. Nynaeve and Elayne go to Tanchico to hunt for Black Sisters, with Nynaeve encountering and dueling one of the Forsaken, Moghedien, in the process. Perrin Aybara has to grow into his new identity as Wolfbrother
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The Trouble With Peace

The Trouble With Peace (The Age of Madness #2) by Joe Abercrombie

It's a real-life lesson in leadership, an allusion to pretentious saviour-Stalins and Christ-Hitlers who believe that they can change the world by breaking it first.
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Movie Review: Dune

Movie Review: Dune

Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain
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Wole Soyinka: A Legend or an Overrated Grammarian?

Except if you have been living under a rock or in outer space since the beginning of time, there is no way you wouldn't have heard of Wole Soyinka.
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Reaper's Gale

Reaper's Gale (Malazan Book of The Fallen) by Steven Erikson #7)

There are a number of connections to be made, between different characters, historical events, peoples, and gods, the deciphering of which proves a puzzling delight for readers.
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The Bonehunters

The Bonehunters (Malazan Book of The Fallen) by Steven Erikson

It's conflict on a scale never before seen in fantasy. The sheer scope is staggering.
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Midnight Tides

Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of The Fallen #5) by Steven Erikson

There are new characters, histories, mysteries, plots and schemes, and worlds. It's terrifying in its complexity, and you almost heave a sigh of relief when things become a little clearer at the end.
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House of Chains

House of Chains (Malazan Book of the Fallen #4)

I mean, Karsa is the badass-est protagonist in the history of badass protagonists! Expertly done!
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Warcross (Warcross #1) by Marie Lu

The idea of a virtual game that goes beyond mere gaming pleasure, extending into the very lives and thoughts of people, is quite astounding.
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10 Bookish Habits of Bibliophiles

Well, if you don't read books and you happen to overhear a couple of us raving passionately about how hot Celaena Sardothien is or how daft Perrin Aybara is or isn't, you need not call 911. Just leave us in peace, will you, eh?
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Dawn of Wonder (The Wakening #1) by Jonathan Renshaw

It's unfortunate the second book isn't out yet. But when it does, it's jumping straight to the top of my tbr list!
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Knight's Shadow (Greatcoats #2) by Sebastien de Castell

It's writers like you that make me want to do nothing but read all-day
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Son of the Storm (The Nameless Republic #1) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa.

For the first time since Zahrah the Wind seeker, I have discovered another well-researched, thoughtfully analyzed, and planned history in an African Epic Fantasy that I instantly fell into. The different races, their hierarchy, and the impact that had on their lives. It was interesting having a spin on how the world functions without having […]
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YOU Season 3 Review: The Fascination with Movie Psychopaths and Serial Killers

If you haven’t seen the third season of YOU, you need to stop reading now. Unless you have a thing for spoilers, or couldn’t care less about Joe’s shenanigans. Last Friday, (October 15th) Netflix released the third season of their hit show YOU, and it was better than the last two seasons (in my opinion). […]
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YOU Recap: The Bloody Rise of TV’s Next Favorite Serial Killers

Oh, and Joe is also a stalker and serial killer who believes he's helping his 'love interests' by killing people he thinks are a threat or bad influence to them
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Squid Game, Or the Bizarre Imagination of a Sadist?

The story is upsetting. Seeing and meeting different humans and knowing that only one person will get out alive is painful.
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Attrition: The First Act of Penance (Three Acts of Penance #1)

The book proves it's possible to write Grimdark fantasy without anti-heroes (take that Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie fans!).
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Wrath of Empire (Gods of Blood and Powder #2) by Brian McClellan

There are all-out ferocious pitched battles, strategic maneuverings, individual duels, riots, and a two-person army slaughter.
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Wonder Woman: Warbringer (DC Icons #1) by Leigh Bardugo

Greek Mythology meets with world politics in this thriller-young-adult-classic featuring a beloved character and her becoming-a-hero status
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How To Read 100 Novels In a Year

Don't waste your time on boring stuff or stuff you don't understand or love at all. Move on!
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The Sword of Kaigen by M.L Wang

I would recommend this book to people in a slump
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I Do Not Come To You By Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

What is good and evil? Is the crime in the act itself or the stimulating motive?
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Netflix's Midnight Mass: Not your Traditional Horror Flick

Warning… This review contains mild spoilers for Netflix's Midnight Mass. The arrival of a charismatic priest brings miracles, mysteries, and renewed religious fervor to a dying town. Midnight mass That's the official synopsis for the show. Now let's hear mine. Delusional Priest brings Nosferatu to town, convinces gullible congregation that it's an Angel of God […]
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RovingHeights Hosts Romance Author Omolara Kareem at Book Reading & Signing Event

Love is Beautiful When in Bloom is a new collection of seven romantic short stories, the second book from the wellspring of talent that is Omolara Kareem
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Legend (The Drenai Saga #1) by David Gemmell

One striking thing is the similarity between the writing styles of Gemmell and David Eddings
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Shadow of The Fox (Books #1-3) by Julie Kagawa

...Yumeko gets thrusts unexpectedly into a power struggle, prophecy, a potential love interest who happens to be a demon slayer, quest (and side quests), and of course a motley of sidekicks (a ronin, a noble, and eventually a priest and a temple maid)
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A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness #1) by Joe Abercrombie

Truly, truly enjoyable, this book was. Honestly, I was not eager to start this one, seeing as it's not yet a complete series. But it was a big-name author. Besides, the books I've been reading recently have not precisely been intriguing, so I just decided to give this one a try. And I certainly wasn't […]
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Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Hopefully, the reading of a book as this will enlighten men and generally educate people in the making of the right choices regarding amatory unions.
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The God Is Not Willing

The God is Not Willing (Witness #1) by Steven Erikson

Here, the author appears to be more intricate and deliberate in his storytelling, happy to help readers truly understand events in a blow-by-blow manner.
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No Time To Die: 21st Century Double-Oh-Seven

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