Books I've Read In 2020
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A Thread

1- A Small Silence | Jumoke Verissimo

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

3- The Joy Luck Club | Amy Tan

I enjoyed it but I've read better.

4- Not My Time To Die | Yolande Mukagasana

READ. THIS. BOOK

5- The Emperor's Babe | Bernardine Evaristo

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

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.

9- Homegoing | Yaa Gyasi

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!

12- The Immigrant | Manju Kapur

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.

14- The Shadow King | Maaza Mengiste

This novel is my spec

15- Know My Name | Chanel Miller

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

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.

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"

19- The Book Of Not | Tsitsi Dangaremgba

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

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.

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

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

24- The Night Stalker | Robert Bryndza
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.

26- A Woman Is No Man | Etaf Rum

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