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

April 11, 2022 .

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The story is filled with loads of complex, witty, funny dialogue and thought-provoking stuff, all without being overly grim. Quali...

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

April 9, 2022 .

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The grim realities of the Afghan War are perfectly captured in the individual stories of the characters who are forced to start th...

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

April 9, 2022 .

If the magic system in Divine Cities was a fine meal, the one in Foundryside is nothing short of an exquisite banquet. It’s ...

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

March 22, 2022 .

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The main character is as fucked up as you’d ever expect your most hated book antagonist to be. Only this time, he’s no...

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

October 12, 2023 .

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This year’s event is scheduled to take place at the Intrade Africa Place, on the 19th of March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. On t...

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

February 22, 2022 .

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The structure of the Tsurani society becomes much clearer as we are allowed to explore the involution, the finer points of the soc...

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

November 21, 2023 .

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With all the plotting and schemes going on, one would be forgiven for not giving apt credit to the excellent world-building. Being...

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

February 19, 2022 .

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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...

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

February 16, 2022 .

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The main characters resume their atrocious acts with barely any hint by the author as to purpose. Even as you read on, things only...

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

February 16, 2022 .

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The scenes featuring the Bonehunters are rather comic, as well as revealing a great deal about their origins. There are a number ...

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

February 20, 2023 .

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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...

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

February 8, 2022 .

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In this book, it’s easy to see, analyse and weigh the merits of careful character-building that sacrifices plot acceleration...