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Really love how people are discovering this book and getting a handle on my intent.

@brittlepaper.bsky.social, thanks for the honour!

11.12.2024 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see #ShortStoryDayAfrica's #Captive on this list from @brittlepaper.bsky.social published by #CatalystPress buy it here bookshop.org/p/books/inku...

11.12.2024 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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100 Notable African Books of 2024 Explore African Literature

Looking to add to that ever growing TBR? Even if you're not, check out this list of books from @brittlepaper.bsky.social . I guarantee there are at least five titles that will jump out at you.
brittlepaper.com/100-notable-...

12.12.2024 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am deeply honored that Not What She Seems, was selected as one of Brittle Paper’s 100 Notable African Books of 2024! This πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ girl doesn’t know what say except, Thank you @brittlepaper.bsky.social πŸ₯°

Link to see the entire list (and to get reading): brittlepaper.com/100-notable-...

12.12.2024 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my most anticipated year end lists!

12.12.2024 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see @dzifabenson.bsky.social's debut poetry collection #Monster featured as one of @brittlepaper.bsky.social's '100 Notable African Books of 2024'.

12.12.2024 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank for sharing!

11.12.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

11.12.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

11.12.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My book β€œHalf Portraits Under Water” made this list!

11.12.2024 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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100 Notable African Books of 2024 Explore African Literature

Great to see @brittlepaper.bsky.social features both THE DJINN’S APPLE from @neemtreepress.bsky.social & I’LL SEE YOU IN IJEBU from #BarefootBooks on its 100 Notable African Books of 2024 list! brittlepaper.com/100-notable-...

11.12.2024 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Algerian author Djamila Morani shines in this YA mystery, translated by Sawad Hussain. Set in Abbasid-era Baghdad, Nardeen seeks justice for her murdered family, uncovering magic, manuscripts & secrets along the way” @brittlepaper.bsky.social on THE DJINN'S APPLE from @neemtreepress.bsky.social

11.12.2024 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Bunmi Emenanjo...invites readers to join a young Catholic girl as she visits her Muslim family in Ijebu for Eid al-Adha” says @brittlepaper.bsky.social With illustrations by Diana Ejaita the I'LL SEE YOU IN IJEBU "celebrates Nigerian culture, family bonds, and shared traditions"

11.12.2024 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing Ivor!

10.12.2024 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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100 Notable African Books of 2024 Explore African Literature

Our 100 Notable African Books of 2024 is here! πŸ₯³ A selection of standout fiction, poetry, and nonfiction published this year.

25 African countries represented
30% debut authors
Diverse genres: speculative fiction, thrillers, memoirs & more.

Full list here: brittlepaper.com/100-notable-...

10.12.2024 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 7
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ItuΔ©ka Multilingual Anthology of Stories in Kenyan Languages Available Spring 2025 The ItuΔ©ka Multilingual Anthology of Stories in Kenyan Languages is set to be published in Spring 2025 by the The ItuΔ©ka Literary Platform. The anthology features 14 Kenyan languages in two separate v...

"To write and publish only in Kiswahili and English for a Kenyan audience limits the experience of Kenyan readership because the Kenyan experience with language is not limited to these two languages." -- Munyao Kilolo

brittlepaper.com/2024/11/itui...

25.11.2024 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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