Novel

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi weaves a whimsical and mysterious tale about the Lee family, whose seemingly ordinary lives are intertwined with a magical legacy—one rooted in a special gingerbread recipe. …

What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi is a captivating collection of stories centered around keys—both literal and metaphorical. Each tale unlocks a world of mystery and …

The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek follows the adventures of the good-natured, ever-bumbling Czech soldier, Švejk, as he navigates the absurdities of the Austro-Hungarian army during World War I. …

Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih follows a young Sudanese man who returns to his village after studying in Europe, hoping to contribute to his country’s postcolonial …

Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi follows the celebrated writer Mr. Fox, whose novels are infamous for ending with the deaths of his heroines. But when his muse, Mary, comes to …

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 …