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 […]
Starting a business can be a daunting task and it helps to have a mentor. You may have the idea and have no idea how or where to start out. There are a lot of things that you may not know about. Finding a mentor might be difficult if you do not know anyone personally […]
As the title suggest this novel takes place over three cities; London, Cape Town and Johannesburg. The story follows Germaine Spencer a British woman who is a lecturer and a ceramist and Martin O’Malley who is a black South African trying to make it as an Investment Banker in London. The two meet after Germaine […]
I finally gave into the hype and watched the visual album for Beyoncé’s Lemonade. I was blown away, to say the least. The album really takes you on an emotional journey with Beyoncé as she deals with her cheating husband. What really stood out to me was the poetry and the visuals. It helped me […]