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Books I've Read In 2020
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1- A Small Silence | Jumoke Verissimo
What a beautiful book. Simple but immersive
What a beautiful book. Simple but immersive
2- Nervous Conditions | Tsitsi Dangaremgba
WOW!
I'm happy that this 1/3 in the series. I can't wait to continue the journey. This is a really, really good book
WOW!
I'm happy that this 1/3 in the series. I can't wait to continue the journey. This is a really, really good book
3- The Joy Luck Club | Amy Tan
I enjoyed it but I've read better.
I enjoyed it but I've read better.
4- Not My Time To Die | Yolande Mukagasana
READ. THIS. BOOK
READ. THIS. BOOK
5- The Emperor's Babe | Bernardine Evaristo
My president has done it again!
My president has done it again!
6- Little Eyes | Samanta Schweblin
This novel is a creepy but beautiful exploration of the decay in human nature since we became tech-crazy.Schweblin has officially cemented her place in my heart with this book.
Officially out April 16th
This novel is a creepy but beautiful exploration of the decay in human nature since we became tech-crazy.Schweblin has officially cemented her place in my heart with this book
. Officially out April 16th
7- House of Stone | Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
8- How We Fight For Our Lives | Saeed Jones
I'm finding it increasingly difficult to rate or review a memoir these days.
I'm finding it increasingly difficult to rate or review a memoir these days.
9- Homegoing | Yaa Gyasi
I can't believe y'all hyped this book so much
It was a miss for me.
I can't believe y'all hyped this book so much
It was a miss for me.
10- The yNBA | Olaoluwa Oni
11- The Half-God of Rainfall | Inua Ellams
Never ever would I have thought that Sango could challenge Zeus to a duel. When you good at this writing thing, you can do whatever the fuck you want on a page.
Brilliant!
Never ever would I have thought that Sango could challenge Zeus to a duel. When you good at this writing thing, you can do whatever the fuck you want on a page
.Brilliant!
12- The Immigrant | Manju Kapur
I like how premature ejaculation was treated in this book. Very enjoyable perspective on immigration.
I like how premature ejaculation was treated in this book. Very enjoyable perspective on immigration.
13- In Cuba I Was A German Shepherd | Ana Menéndez
This is the first time that I haven't enjoyed a work of fiction by a Carribean writer.
This is the first time that I haven't enjoyed a work of fiction by a Carribean writer.
14- The Shadow King | Maaza Mengiste
This novel is my spec
This novel is my spec
15- Know My Name | Chanel Miller
I cried. I'm proud of Channel Miller for writing this book.
I cried. I'm proud of Channel Miller for writing this book.
16- The Memory Police | Yoko Ogawa
I like how Japanese literature fucks up my mind. I so much love it
I like how Japanese literature fucks up my mind. I so much love it
17- The Voyage Of Saints | Marvin Abe
I'm not the intended TA for this book. If you prefer super light reads, you'd like it though.
I'm not the intended TA for this book. If you prefer super light reads, you'd like it though.
18- Pieces & Pieces | Paul Ugbede
Oddly, I enjoyed this collection. I like the storytelling, very... Nigerian. Asides the typos and grammatical errors, it's is a pretty interesting collection.
My fave story is "Obete Ogbege And His Nine Inches"
Oddly, I enjoyed this collection. I like the storytelling, very... Nigerian. Asides the typos and grammatical errors, it's is a pretty interesting collection.
My fave story is "Obete Ogbege And His Nine Inches"
19- The Book Of Not | Tsitsi Dangaremgba
Didn't like it as much as the first but I'm excited to read book 3.
Didn't like it as much as the first but I'm excited to read book 3.
20- Silver Sparrow | Tayari Jones
Definitely one of my top reads this year. I can see how this novel will be a hit in bookclubs. Loved it
Definitely one of my top reads this year. I can see how this novel will be a hit in bookclubs. Loved it
21- Sing, Unburied, Sing | Jesmyn Ward
While I appreciate the artistry of this novel, the story did nothing for me. Didn't enjoy this one.
While I appreciate the artistry of this novel, the story did nothing for me. Didn't enjoy this one.
22- The Memory Of Love | Aminatta Forna
This is my first Forna, and it is the start of a very beautiful relationship. I love how the story unraveled. She is so good
This is my first Forna, and it is the start of a very beautiful relationship. I love how the story unraveled. She is so good
23- The Island of Sea Women | Lisa See.
This is exactly how I like my historical fiction to be served.
What a beautiful story within all the history
This is exactly how I like my historical fiction to be served.
What a beautiful story within all the history
24- The Night Stalker | Robert Bryndza
It's pretty good, but not as gory as I like sha.
It's pretty good, but not as gory as I like sha.
25- The Good Life | Martina Cole
She really is a boss in this Crime Drama business. Yummy yummy read.
She really is a boss in this Crime Drama business. Yummy yummy read.
26- A Woman Is No Man | Etaf Rum
All I can say is, Fuck the patriarchy!
Sad, sad, sad but a worthwhile read
All I can say is, Fuck the patriarchy!
Sad, sad, sad but a worthwhile read
27- The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga
This novel hit all my sweet spots. It's funny, witty and disturbing
This novel hit all my sweet spots. It's funny, witty and disturbing
