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A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

With a compassionate realism and narrative sweep that recall the work of Charles Dickens, this magnificent novel captures all the cruelty and corruption, dignity and heroism, of India.

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

Review: The Faith of Dolly Parton by Dudley J. Delffs

Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades. Whether she’s writing songs, performing live, … More

Christian books, Inspirational books, Review: The Faith of Dolly Parton by Dudley Dellfs

Review: The Baghdad Clock by Shahad Al Rawi

This poignant debut novel will spirit readers away to a world they know only from the television, revealing just what it is like to grow up in a city that is slowly disappearing in front of your eyes, and showing how in the toughest times, children can build up the greatest resilience.

The Baghdad Clock by Shahad Al Rawi

Review: The Antenatal Group by Amy Miller @bookouture

When Mel’s boyfriend dumps her weeks before she is due to give birth, she’s not just coping with heartbreak – she’s also facing parenthood alone. What does she know about bringing up a baby solo? And who’s going to be there for her if it all goes wrong?

Review: The Antenatal Group by Amy Miller

Review: Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

On April 14, 2014, Boko Haram kidnapped 276 girls. Some managed to escape. Many are still missing.

Review: Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

Review: Through My African Eyes by Jeff Koinange

  Through My African Eyes by Jeff Koinange is an autobiography published by Footprints Press. The preface for the book … More

Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, Thabo Mbeki, Through My African Eyes

Zimbabwe: The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

“It’s difficult to stop loving someone, even when they have done something that you once thought unforgivable. There isn’t an on off switch for love.”
― Tendai Huchu, The Hairdresser of Harare

African Literature, The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

Leopard at the Door by Jennifer McVeigh

And her knowledge brings her power.

ARCs, Historical Fiction, Kenya's History, Kenyan Literature, Leopard at the door by jennifer mcveigh

Book Review: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

“Language, even more than color, defines who you are to people.”
― Trevor Noah, Born a Crime

Books, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, NetGalley Reviews

Book Review: Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barrack Obama

“My identity might begin with the fact of my race, but it didn’t, couldn’t end there.
At least that’s what I would choose to believe.”
― Barack Obama, Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

Barrack Obama, Book Review of Dreams from my father, Dreams from my father, Obama in Kenya

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