Man’s Search for Meaning is a riveting account by Viktor Frankl, chronicling his experience as a detainee in the Nazi death camps. The book is every bit as harrowing as it sounds. Frankl had the opportunity to flee the country before the camps started to operate but chose not to, opting instead to stay with […]
City of Saints and Thieves is a Young Adult (YA) novel set in Kenya in a fictitious city called Sangui. The story’s protagonist Tina, is a homeless Congolese refugee turned skillful thief on a singular mission to avenge the murder of her mother by murdering the man who did it. The story is told entirely […]
The author of Give To Get, Vishal Agarwal has seen and been in the full cycle of the corporate world. Starting off as an intern then working his way up in one of the big four firms and he is now currently the CEO of his own firm. In his book, he talks and gives tips suitable for those […]
How many movies have you seen where the guy reluctantly confesses to having watched a romance movie because his girlfriend made him? How many men do you know who turn their noses up at the thought of watching romance movies? Movies are bad enough, but can you picture a man reading a romance novel? All […]
NoViolet, born in Zimbabwe, is the author of We Need New Names which was her debut novel. The novel was described as deeply felt and fiercely written by the New York Times. It follows the narrator, ten-year-old Darling and her friends as they navigate their shantytown with the exuberance and mischievous spirit of children everywhere. […]
The schools are opening up for the third term. This is the period where most parents experience hell in terms of high back to school products prices. Most parents are trying to grapple with the rising cost of school products, school fees as well as the transportation cost. Therefore it is only fair that you […]
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 […]