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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!
December 11, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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December 11, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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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.
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100 Notable African Books of 2024
Explore African Literature
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December 12, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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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 🇬🇭 girl doesn’t know what say except, Thank you @brittlepaper.bsky.social 🥰

Link to see the entire list (and to get reading): brittlepaper.com/100-notable-...
December 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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One of my most anticipated year end lists!
Our 100 Notable African Books of 2024 is here! 🥳 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-...
100 Notable African Books of 2024
Explore African Literature
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December 12, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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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'.
Our 100 Notable African Books of 2024 is here! 🥳 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-...
100 Notable African Books of 2024
Explore African Literature
brittlepaper.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Thank for sharing!
December 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Thanks for sharing!
December 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Thanks for sharing!
December 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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My book “Half Portraits Under Water” made this list!
Our 100 Notable African Books of 2024 is here! 🥳 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-...
100 Notable African Books of 2024
Explore African Literature
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December 11, 2024 at 8:12 AM
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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-...
100 Notable African Books of 2024
Explore African Literature
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December 11, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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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
December 11, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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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"
December 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Thanks for sharing Ivor!
December 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Our 100 Notable African Books of 2024 is here! 🥳 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-...
100 Notable African Books of 2024
Explore African Literature
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December 10, 2024 at 1:04 PM
"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

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Ituĩka Multilingual Anthology of Stories in Kenyan Languages Available Spring 2025
The Ituĩka Multilingual Anthology of Stories in Kenyan Languages is set to be published in Spring 2025 by the The Ituĩka Literary Platform. The anthology features 14 Kenyan languages in two separate v...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:30 AM