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Midnight: A Gangster Love Story by Sister Souljah delves into the life of Midnight, a fearless young man raised in a wealthy, Islamic African family. When his father’s empire is …

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad follows Charles Marlow, an Englishman sent to Africa as a ferry-boat captain for a Belgian trading company. Tasked with transporting ivory and bringing back …

His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie tells the story of Afi Tekple, a young seamstress from Ghana who is reluctantly thrust into an arranged marriage with the wealthy Elikem, …

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie follows the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze, two young lovers who leave Nigeria for the U.S. and the UK in search of a better future. …

Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo tells the poignant story of Yejide, a woman desperate for a child in a society where motherhood defines a woman’s worth. After years of …

Envious! takes readers back to Bittersweet, Oregon, where three half-sisters—Bliss, Tiffany, and Katie—discover family bonds amidst love, loss, and lingering mysteries. Bliss grapples with rekindled feelings for Mason, the man …

Winter Santiaga returns in an explosive tale of vengeance, ambition, and survival. Fresh out of prison, Winter is determined to restore her father’s empire, reclaim her spot at the top, …

The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu explores the intertwining lives of Vimbai, a talented yet embattled hairdresser, and Dumisani, the charismatic new stylist who disrupts her world. Set against …

The Joys of Motherhood pdf Book Overview The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta delves into the life of Nnu Ego, born to a powerful chief and a fiercely independent …

Graceling by Kristin Cashore follows Katsa, a young woman with a deadly Grace who has long served as her king’s enforcer. Rebelling against her oppressive role, she joins forces with …