Dambisa Moyo is an Economist with the experience of working with top financial institutions including the world bank. She is the author of a few books including, ‘Dead Aid- Why Aid is not working and How there is a better way for Africa’ which I find equally intriguing and thought-provoking. In this book, she is […]
“But there was light in the room So when the curtains fell Her scars were exposed…” The above is just one of my favourite snippets from this book. There are many, countless even, to choose from. ‘Tears of the pen’ is a short poetry book where the author lets you see her. Insecurities, the past […]
In the age of rising feminism, there are misconceptions about what it means for a woman to be a feminist. These misconceptions dial back down to the entirety of the woman and who she is a person in the society. The sad thing about the misinterpretation of womanhood is that it not only comes from […]
Chimamanda is a writer of Nigerian descent who now resides in America. Her exemplary work in writing and highlighting different societal issues in a creative and interesting way is her legacy. Purple Hibiscus is a story that depicts a certain time in African history. She has managed to highlight the things that were going on […]
A mine for lessons and amazing truths about life, that is how I would best define this book. Things I will tell my daughter is Joan Thatiah’s first book to be published. It contains uncensored truths on different parts of life and the lessons she has learnt through her life and the life of the […]
There are few books which are capable of engaging you from the beginning to the end but Trevor Noah’s Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood has the ability to do just that, and more. Trevor Noah is known by many as the host of The Daily Show, a satirical show that looks […]
One of the ways you can open up your mind to new frontiers is through exposing it to new ideas and possibilities. One of the easiest ways to expose your mind is to read a book. Many of my friends will often wait for movies to be adapted into films so they can watch them, […]
Once in a blue moon, a book comes along that gives us startling new insights. It worked for me: In life and Leadership is that book; its hard work, straight talk, respect for others, and thoughtful analysis. Colin Powell is an uncommon man with the common touch. He likes to give speeches because he’s very […]
Jeffrey Archer is a one of a kind author in his own tier. He has written best seller after best seller, and his books are not just good on paper –forgive the pun, but they also resonate with the common folk. He has a way of slowly building up suspense that will keep you turning […]
It has an unconventional name but this business is making waves with readers who are buying books online. Introducing Ides of March, an online retail bookstore that’s seeking to revolutionise the Kenyan Book sector, by employing a unique blend of marketing techniques with an equally unique business structure that’s tailored to meet client specific needs. […]
The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love, is an amazing book by Devon Franklin and Megan Good that delves into sensitive matters of the heart in the most practical way possible. The power couple has discussed their journey in finding love in an open and […]
There’s always that heavenly divine connection between books and coffee, almost as if the two were always meant to go together. There’s nothing quite as fulfilling as reading a good book whilst enjoying a good cup of coffee. That said, instead of always enjoying your book and coffee at home, you could switch it up […]
Recently Lupita Nyong’o announced that she would be releasing a children’s book in January 2019. During an interview with The New York Times, she stated that the book titled ‘Sulwe’ seeks to give children with darker skin an empowering children’s book that will teach them lifelong values. Sulwe which means ‘Star’ in her native Luo language […]
For the past few weeks, there has been a serious debate online on the millennial. A millennial is any person born between 1980 and 2000. While it is deemed as the luckiest generation ever, born at the time of a great technology-driven world full of opportunities and avenues to make a living, research has shown […]
Slavery is one of those subjects which many people like to associate with a rescinding past. For most of us born in the 1990s, we have even bigger concerns such as getting the latest updates on our phones or doing well in our studies which leaves a lot less space to ponder issues such as […]