2015/08/25

Top 5: African Literature I Want To Read

I know I keep going on and on about Americanah and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, but that book opened my eyes to a world I was unaware of. It's made me want to read more books about African culture, so I thought I would share five of them

Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi


This is the story of a family that comes together after a death. I've heard that this book takes a look at all the people in this family, uncovering truths and lies. I think that sounds pretty great!

The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma


This book is set in Nigeria in the 90's and it's told from the perspective of a young boy who experiences an unforgettable childhood.

Waiting for the Barbarians by J. M. Coetzee


This is considered a modern classic, and though I don't really know what it's about, I know Coetzee is one of those "must-read" authors. Of his works, I find this the most intriguing.

salt. by Nayyirah Waheed


This is a poetry collection that explores language, culture and identity. As I've been making an effort to read more poetry lately, this popped up on my radar. 

The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu


I don't really know what this is about either, but as hair is such an important part of Americanah, I thought perhaps this could be something interesting to read as well.


Let me know if you've read any of these, or if you have any recommendations for books about African culture!

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