Read Around Africa Challenge
Read at least one book by an author from each country in Africa.
Best books from Africa (1154)
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On the Incarnation by Saint Athanasius (Patriarch of Alexandria) EN
EgyptDescription:
"By any standard, this is a classic of Christian theology. Composed by St. Athanasius in the fourth century, it expounds with simplicity the theological vision defended at the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople: that the Son of God himself became "fully human, so that we might become god." Its influence on all Christian theology thereafter, East and West, ensures its place as one of the few "must read" books of Christian theology for all time."--
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The Life of Antony and the Letter to Marcellinus by Saint Athanasius EN
Description:
Athanasius (c. 295-373) Bishop of Alexandria, spiritual master and theologian, was a major figure of 4th-century Christendom. The Life of Antony is one of the foremost classics of asceticism. The Letter to Marcellinus is an introduction to the spiritual sense of the Psalms.
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Baby Beluga by Raffi EN
Description:
Raffi's most popular and beloved song about the "little white whale on the go" is available in a sturdy board book edition--just the right size for babies and toddlers! Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Baby Beluga perfect for early learning. Join this adorable baby whale in a busy day at sea, culminating in a warm mother-child bedtime ending. With its delightful illustrations, this is the ideal sing-along for a whole new generation of readers.
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The Harafish by Naguib Mahfouz EN
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Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1988, Naguib Mahfouz is perhaps the best-known living Arab writer. His books have had great success in this country, particularly The Cairo Trilogy. Fans of the famed trilogy will be delighted with The Harafish, an epic novel that chronicles the dramatic history of the al-Nagi family -- a family that moves, over many generations, from the height of power and glory to the depths of decadence and decay. The Harafish begins with the tale of Ashur al-Nagi, a man who grows from humble beginnings to become a great leader, a legend among his people. Generat... continue
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The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai EN
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From debut author Hadeer Elsbai comes the first book in an incredibly powerful new duology, set wholly in a new world, but inspired by modern Egyptian history, about two young women--Nehal, a spoiled aristocrat used to getting what she wants and Giorgina, a poor bookshop worker used to having nothing--who find they have far more in common, particularly in their struggle for the rights of women and their ability to fight for it with forbidden elemental magic As a waterweaver, Nehal can move and shape any water to her will, but she's limited by her lack of formal education. She desires nothing m... continue
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By Night the Mountain Burns by Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel EN
Country: Africa / 
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Description:
Exiled Equatorial Guinean writer shows the life of the native people of his west African island destroyed by distant rulers.
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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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El metro by Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo ES
Country: Africa / Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Description:
Lambert Obama Ondo immigrates to Span in search of a better life but what price will he have to pay for it?
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Arde el monte de noche by Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel ES
Country: Africa / Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Description:
La novela está ambientada en una de las islas de Guinea Ecuatorial (posiblemente Annabon, donde nació el autor; Guinea Ecuatorial fue la única colonia que tuvo España en el África Subsahariana.
El narrador es una hombre que cuenta recuerdos de su infancia en la isla, en la que habitan solamente dos hombres blancos, el representante de la Corona Española y el sacerdote. Lo más peculiar del ambiente, es que se trata de un lugar profundamente aislado, y sus habitantes tienen una idea muy vaga de la existencia de otros hombres en otros lugares. La ... continue
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The Gurugu Pledge by Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel EN
Country: Africa / Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Description:
Informed by first-hand accounts, this strangely funny yet chilling refugees' tale offers a distinctly African perspective on a global crisis.