The Republic Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Famished Road: Man Booker Prize Winner
Ben OkriThe RepublicToday in 1991, Booker Prize-winning novel, The Famished Road, was published. #RxHistory⏳ 📷: Ben Okri with a copy of The Famished Road at the Booker Prize, 1991 / University of Essex Library Services https://t.co/TgT5VyZpg3
Paperback, 1993
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It's Not about the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race
Mariam KhanThe Republic‘I enjoyed reading most of Mariam Khan’s “It’s Not About the Burqa” because its stories were raw and honest and emphasized how multi-faceted we are as Muslim women.’ — @AishaSalaudeen https://t.co/GHXnhoPWSQ
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A Black Boy at Eton
Dillibe OnyeamaThe RepublicDillibe Onyeama whose works include ‘Black Boy at Eton’ (2022) has died aged 71. The author of 28 books, Onyeama was celebrated for his bold writing style and his unflinching determination to reflect the truth of his experiences in works. #RxNews📡 https://t.co/fockFNxiTB
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Possessing the Secret of Joy
Alice WalkerThe RepublicSome of her works include: To Hell With Dying (1988); The Temple of My Familiar (1989); and Possessing the Secret of Joy (1992). Walker’s works are known for their portrayal of the life of African-American women. 📷: Alice Walker. Unknown Photographer https://t.co/PCIlwk1zbT
Hardcover, 1992
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The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
Anne FrankThe RepublicAccording to The Guardian, her diary was published by her father as ‘Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl' in 1947 and later made into an award-winning play. https://t.co/4VoVcy547R
Paperback, Mass Market, 1997
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The Freedom Artist
Ben OkriThe RepublicBen Okri’s other novels include Astonishing the Gods (1995); Dangerous Love (1996); In Arcadia (2002); Starbook (2007); The Age of Magic (2014); and The Freedom Artist (2019).
Paperback, 2020
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions: A Novel in Interlocking Stories
Omolola Ijeoma OgunyemiThe RepublicNovelist, Omolola Ogunyemi, wanted her debut novel to capture changes in the lives of Nigerian women over generations. In our latest First Draft interview, she discusses her reading inspirations and her debut novel, ‘Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions’. https://t.co/o9OAn5s4e4
Paperback, 2023
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The Diary of a Young Girl
Anne FrankThe Republic‘The thing that struck me most when reading Anne Frank’s “The Diary of A Young Girl” was just how ordinary so many of her thoughts and feelings were despite what was happening to her family at the time’ —@sortofknowno https://t.co/W2XPYvgHsi
Paperback, 2019
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Things Fall Apart
Chinua AchebeThe Republic‘Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart,” “No Longer at Ease” and “Arrow of God” help me remember some of the core existential questions about Nigeria and modern Africa.’ — @YinkaWrites https://republic.com.ng/june-july-2022/first-draft-yinka-adegoke/
Paperback, 1994
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One Day I Will Write about This Place: A Memoir
Binyavanga WainainaThe RepublicHis debut book, a memoir entitled ‘One Day I Will Write About This Place’, was published in 2011. In 2014, he was named on Time magazine’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people. What is your favourite book or quote by Binyavanga Wainaina? https://t.co/nBOTTTZfiJ
Hardcover, 2011
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