Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani , an award winning author, Journalist and essayist launched her debut Young adult novel "Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree" on Sunday, 17th November, 2019 at Café One by Sterling. This event was made possible by Café One by Sterling in partnership with Masobe Books who are the publishers of the Nigerian Edition... Continue Reading →
The Benefits of Reading Fiction: 5 Facts You should Know
I have always been an advocate of reading fiction whether you are young or old. It has always been a pleasurable pastime and a means to escape the real world since I was a young child. I have also learnt so much about people, places, personalities, food, etc. from reading fiction which has made learning... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Curse Of Happiness by Edify Yakusak
"I can't believe I have lived my life for thirty years distracted by arrogant thoughts, subdued by things that do not matter, so much so that my existential dread has had to be activated by a maniac kidnapping me and feeding me fat. I think of all the times I was happy and profound guilt... Continue Reading →
Book Event: In Conversation With Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Award winning author, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani will be speaking about her new book "Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree" published in Nigeria by Masobebooks. I will be moderating this event and formally invite you all to be there. The details of the event are as follows: Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Time: 4pm to 6pm Venue:... Continue Reading →
Book Review: If You Keep Digging By Keletso Mopai Review by Guest Contributor: Aisha Musa
"Growing Caterpillar, "Tell me ", "he said", What is this thing about time? Why is it better to be late than early? People are always saying, we must wait. What are they waiting for? "Well, "I said, feeling myself being led by Giovanni into deep and dangerous water, I guess people waiting order to make... Continue Reading →
Book Review: I Do Not Come To You by Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
“Good mothers know all about patience. They know about lugging the promise of a baby around for nine whole months, about the effort of pushing and puffing until a head pops; they know about being pinned to a spot, wincing as gums make contact with sore nipples; they know about keeping a vigil over a... Continue Reading →
Author Interview: Bisi Adjapon, Author “Of Women And Frogs”
After reading "Of Women and Frogs" earlier this year (check out my review via this link- www.rovingbookwormng.com/ofwomenandfrogs ), I became curious about the author and her inspiration for this story among other things. This led me to request an online interview from her and I was elated when she obliged me. Bisi Adjapon holds degrees in... Continue Reading →
November 2019: 10 Best New Book Releases
We are slowing but surely winding up the year and we still have some amazing reads to look up to before the new year. November is promising a mix of books for everyone from fantasy to romance, historical fiction, mystery, etc. Looking for something fresh to read this month? Check out these 10 titles highly... Continue Reading →