African literature can be more than trauma-porn sometimes. They can feature beautiful love stories too, and that’s why we have lists like this.

In many ways, the Khanum Empire is a reflection of the real world. And, A Trade of Blood is a timely reminder of the remarkable power of fantasy to capture the dynamisms of this world.

These 15 African books published since 2020 showcase some of the most compelling contemporary writing from across the continent.

African literature has always given us memorable characters that stick with us long after we’re done reading.

This October we have four exciting new book releases from African and African-diaspora writers, spanning dark academia, crime, grief, and African speculative fiction.

6th grade books are important for preteens’ growth because they address real-life issues in ways the readers can understand.

What if African authors used literary devices like this?

A lot can happen in five weeks. I mean life-altering situations, like being a widow one minute and getting married the next.

Buchi Emecheta went from an orphaned girl in Lagos to a librarian, sociologist, novelist, lecturer, and internationally recognised writer.

Sefi Atta turns everyday motions into something remarkable, stories that make you ask what parts of your own life you’ve been overlooking.