English books from Africa
Recommended English books (825)
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If you speak English here are some English books from Africa for the next part of the "Read Around The World Challenge".
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La Bastarda by Trifonia Melibea Obono EN
Country: Africa / 
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Description:
This coming-of-age story from Equatorial Guinea chronicles a teenage girl's quest to find out who she is.
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Land of My Fathers by Vamba Sherif EN
LiberiaDescription:
Gripping story of conflict and turmoil in Liberia.
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Last Summer in the City : A Novel by Gianfranco Calligarich EN
EritreaDescription:
The first novel from award-winning author Gianfranco Calligarich to be published in English, Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing classic of Italian literature. Biting, tragic, and endlessly quotable, this translated edition features an introductory appreciation from longtime fan New York Times bestselling author André Aciman. In a city smothering under the summer sun and an overdose of la dolce vita, Leo Gazarra spends his time in an alcoholic haze, bouncing between run-down hotels and the homes of his rich and well-educated friends, without whom he would probably starve. At thir... continue
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Le Choix de l'Ori by Louis Camara EN
SenegalDescription:
«Le très beau roman de Louis Camara nous fait voyager dans l'univers fabuleux de la cosmogonie yoruba. Un univers de mythes qui nous ramène à nous-mêmes. Le dramaturge Abdou Anta Ka disait qu'il fallait s'inspirer des mythes pour écrire notre histoire d'aujourd'hui et de demain. Les hommes ont tendance à changer, mais pas les dieux. Les dieux sont éternels.» – Ken Bugul, Le baobab fou, Riwan ou le chemin de sable, etc. «A n'en pas douter, Louis Camara possède le sens du conte et le génie de la narration. Sous sa plume magique, venus du fond des âges et des plis les plus profonds de la pensée Y... continue
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Leaving Tangier by Jelloun, Tahar Ben EN
MoroccoDescription:
In his new novel, author Tahar Ben Jelloun tells the story of a Moroccan brother and sister making new lives for themselves in Spain. Azel is a young man in Tangier who dreams of crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. When he meets Miguel, a wealthy Spaniard, he leaves behind his girlfriend, his sister, Kenza, and his mother, and moves with him to Barcelona, where Kenza eventually joins them. What they find there forms the heart of this novel of seduction and betrayal, deception and disillusionment, in which Azel and Kenza are reminded powerfully not only of where they've come from, but also of who... continue
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Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculée Ilibagiza EN
RwandaDescription:
Presents the true story of a woman who endures the murder of her family as a result of genocide in Rwanda and turns to prayer for strength, love, and forgiveness.
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Lemona's Tale by Ken Saro-Wiwa EN
NigeriaDescription:
For a quarter of a century, Lemona has been held in a Nigerian prison, her crimes reflecting her passion and despair, her silence masking the truth. On the last day of her life she is visited by Ola, whose parents Lemona killed. To this woman Lemona recounts the events of her upbringing in poverty, the kindness of friends who took her in, and the abuse, corruption and betrayal by men which led to her downfall. though she is awaiting execution, Lemona's desire to understand the forces that shaped her life resonates throughout her story, leading Ola towards a new interpretation of her own histor... continue
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Let the Dead Lie by Malla Nunn EN
EswatiniDescription:
Krimi. A stunning novel about murder, power, and a dangerous South African underworld. Cooper works undercover surveillance on the seedy Durban docks, but when a young boy is brutally murdered he must elude the police to conduct his own investigation. He discovers an international tussle for the political soul of South Africa
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Letter to Jimmy by Alain Mabanckou EN
CongoDescription:
Written on the twentieth anniversary of James Baldwin’s death, Letter to Jimmy is African writer Alain Mabanckou’s ode to his literary hero and an effort to place Baldwin’s life in context within the greater African diaspora. Beginning with a chance encounter with a beggar wandering along a Santa Monica beach—a man whose ragged clothes and unsteady gait remind the author of a character out of one of James Baldwin’s novels— Mabanckou uses his own experiences as an African living in the US as a launching pad to take readers on a fascinating tour of James Baldwin’s life. As Mabanckou reads Baldwi... continue
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Life As a Hyphen : Essays, Short Stories, Think Pieces and Personal Reflections from a Man Stuck Between Two Worlds by Ismail Badjie EN
GambiaDescription:
THE POWER OF KNOWING WHO YOU AREIsmail Badjie's collection of essays and short stories offers a deeply personal exploration of his life experience as a man straddling two worlds (Africa and USA). Ismail navigates the complexities of his dual identity with wit, candor, and a relentless pursuit of self-discovery. He encourages readers to step outside their comfort zones, challenge deeply ingrained beliefs, and explore the uncharted territories of their own inner worlds. Drawing on his life experiences, Ismail shares valuable lessons that offer a deep insight into his personal journey into father... continue