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Yaa Gyasi
A generational saga
where one Ghanaian family
splits into two destinies—
one of slavery, one of freedom.
Ksh 1200
Rootless
Krystle Zara Appiah
A modern tale
of chasing identity and
belonging when your roots
seem scattered.
Ksh 2600
Manchester Happened
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
A vibrant collection
capturing the raw,
unpredictable pulse of life
between Uganda and Manchester.
Ksh 2330
Sundowners
Lesley Lokko
A mesmerizing journey
through love and legacy
as cultures collide under Africa's
fiery sunsets.
Ksh 2800
Dust
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
A haunting, lyrical
mystery that unearths
Kenya's turbulent past through
personal loss and longing.
Ksh 2500
Wade in the Water
Nyani Nkrumah
A stirring narrative
that navigates the deep
waters of heritage, struggle,
and hope.
Ksh 2100
Confessions of Nairobi Men
Joan Thatiah
A raw, unfiltered
dive into the secret lives
of Nairobi's men,
where every confession unveils
a hidden truth.
Ksh 1250
Small Worlds
Caleb Azumah Nelson
A tender, artful
romance finding beauty
in the small moments where love
quietly blooms.
Ksh 1770
The Ardent Swarm
Yamen Manai
A buzzing, intense
narrative where passion
and politics collide in a relentless,
transformative swarm.
Ksh 1900
The Missing American
Kwei Quartey
A pulse-pounding
mystery bridging continents,
where one disappearance ignites a
race against time.
Ksh 2200
My Friends
Hisham Matar
A heartfelt memoir of deep bonds
and quiet courage set against
the backdrop of political turmoil.
Ksh 1770
The Yacoubian Building
Alaa Al Aswany
A searing portrait of modern Cairo
where ambition, scandal, and desire
unravel within an iconic edifice.
Ksh 1400
The Hundred Wells of Salaga
Ayesha Harruna Attah
A richly woven tale where ancient wells
whisper secrets of love, legacy,
and West African spirit.
Ksh 2400
Imperfect Arrangements
Frances Mensah Williams
A witty, heartfelt exploration
of life's beautifully chaotic plans
and unexpected turns.
Ksh 2200
And So I Roar
Abi Daré
A fierce, empowering continuation
of a young woman's fight to find
her voice and rewrite her destiny.
Ksh 2400
Maame
Jessica George
A spirited coming-of-age journey
of carving one's own path amidst
family ties and cultural shifts.
Ksh 2500
Children of Blood and Bone
Tomi Adeyemi
A spellbinding fantasy where
a young heroine dares to resurrect
magic and overthrow oppression.
Ksh 1800
His Only Wife
Peace Adzo Medie
A sharp, provocative dive into love
and societal expectations as one
woman refuses to be confined.
Ksh 1350
Dream Count
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A poetic journey that tallies
the dreams we dare to chase
against the weight of reality.
Ksh 2400
Born A Crime
Trevor Noah
A hilarious, heartfelt memoir
of growing up 'illegal' in apartheid
South Africa with wit and resilience.
Ksh 1300
Of Women and Frogs
Bisi Adjapon
A quirky, fresh narrative where women
leap through life's unpredictable ponds
with grace and grit.
Ksh 2100
Always Another Country
Sisonke Msimang
A bold, intimate memoir charting
the winding journey of exile, loss,
and the search for home.
Ksh 1900
That Reminds Me
Derek Owusu
A reflective romp through memories
that humorously and honestly
shape who we are.
Ksh 1770
The Final Strife
Saara El-Arifi
A pulse-pounding fantasy where
the ultimate battle forces heroes
to rise against encroaching darkness.
Ksh 2200
We Need New Names
NoViolet Bulawayo
A brilliantly wry coming-of-age tale
where Zimbabwe's chaos meets
the allure of a brave new world.
Ksh 1770