Adaobi Chiemelu’s “Purple Heart” is a poetry collection that explores love, longing, romance and self-discovery. It is an evocative and emotional collection that blends personal emotion...
The rise of books largely ignored by literary cognoscenti will forever be a welcome development. From the commercial fiction of Colleen Hoover to the romantasy of...
The term, fine wine, is typically used to describe someone or something vintage, steeped in rich history or culture that is still relevant and thriving in...
In the five gripping hours I spent with this novel, my emotions moved from interest, to intrigue, then to shock, and finally to horror.
What does it mean to know oneself truly? It is hard for others to project uncertainty onto us when we are grounded in the truth of...
Little Words reads like an honest cathedral of letters, where human emotions are assembled. Reading this book is a journey.
The essence that grounds “And So I Roar“ is rooted in Adunni’s resilience. Being resilient is remarkable, yet damning when it overextends to undue hardship or...
For readers seeking an introspective read that mirrors modern life's challenges, "When It Falls Down" offers plenty to think about.
Damilare Kuku’s riveting novel begins with the most ludicrous proclamation ‘I plan to renovate my bumbum in Lagos, live there for some time, and hopefully meet...
"Face Me I Face You" shows that nobody can be prescriptive about this genre, that poetry defies prescription, and is room for the appreciation of diverse...
In poetry, we distill the essence of our experiences into a single, powerful thought. In prose, we carefully construct our narrative, hoping the reader understands the...
...a manual for believing in the divine while still being human and flawed in this wild world.
Feminism, as a social and political movement, has evolved through distinct waves over the years. Each wave is characterised by unique goals, ideologies, and...
North of My Mind by Alison Cole is an exploration of the complexities of human existence, wrapped in a tapestry of emotions ranging from lost love...
‘The One Called Chosen’ is a captivating journey into a world brimming with magic, tradition, and the eternal dance of fate. The story unfolds against...
Simi Joel’s ‘Scarred’ is riveting for many reasons. First, it addresses a topical issue in our society. Second, it tells the story of sexual abuse, trauma, love,...
Ekpewan is the link between mother and daughter. She is the first and the last, the living and the dead, and an embodiment of two worlds.
Visible Strengths combines two subject matters in its exploration of what forms our unique strengths and how they can create long-lasting values in and out of...
This book draws essential attention to gene expression and authentic gender ambiguity.
The epigraph of Tomorrow I Became a Woman introduces how attention-catching and affectionate the book will be. The epigraph, “’She’s a woman now, a true mother,’...
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