Books

Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For
“Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For” Review: Sumaiyah Muhammad’s Story Explores Intra-Familial Chaos And The Quest For Peace

The soft outcome of the “Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For” is how…

Dream Count
“Dream Count” Review: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Novel Psychoanalyses the Intangibility of Dreams

Dream Count leaves no illusions that it is a repudiation of the boxes into which…

Grief’s First Kiss is an Avalanche
“Grief’s First Kiss Is an Avalanche” Review: Wendy Okeke Offers an Introspective Look At the Multifaceted Nature of Grief

Grief’s First Kiss is an Avalanche is a poignant meditation on love, loss, and the…

Runnin’ No More
“Runnin’ No More” Review: G.T. Dipe’s Novel Celebrates the Resilience of Love

Runnin’ No More is a story about two characters in a life-changing flight to survive…

Child of Congo Laurène Southe
“Child of Congo” Review: Laurène Southe’s Chapbook Explores History, Identity, and the African Experience

With Child of Congo, Laurène Southe establishes herself as a fearless poet, unafraid to confront…

Death of the Author
“Death of the Author” Review: Nnedi Okorafor’s Book Addresses the Complex World of Writing and Publishing

Death of the Author has a lot to say about the merciless arena where authors,…

Navigating the Business Side of Writing
Navigating the Business Side of Writing: What Every Author Needs to Know

Given the overmuch emphasis on the craft side of writing, a lot of writers are…

A Future in Chains
“A Future in Chains” Review: Ndifreke Ukpong’s Book Expertly Tackles Faith, Tradition, and Resilience

A Future in Chains is a powerful exploration of tradition, faith, and resilience. It challenges…

Anticipated books of 2025
Afrocritik’s Anticipated Books of 2025

Each of these anticipated books promises to keep us occupied with stories, feelings, and facts…

African books and novels 2024
Afrocritik’s Notable Books From Africa in 2024

One way or another, it is clear that African books are finding their way all…