African Literature reads are inherently thought-provoking, as they reflect the unique experiences of people in the black continent.
African Literature reads are inherently thought-provoking, as they reflect the unique experiences of people in the black continent.
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. […]
An Emotion of Great Delight powerfully reminds us of the importance of recognizing and validating the pain of friendship breakups.
One thing I loved about No One Dies Yet, which I commend the author for, is his integration of queer characters.
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.
And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love's authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence against queer individuals.
African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral struggles.
The List delves into the murky territory of the possibility of false accusations and the effects of these false accusations on people.
The intentionality of the characters and the tradition-teaching made the whole reading experience thoroughly enjoyable
Elif is so, so good! Sooo good and underrated. In fact, I’m going on an Elif Shafak readathon because what an author!
Jessica touched on significant themes in this book, like family, mental health, grief, and having to adult at a very young age.
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.