2024 Reading Challenge - Tackling the TBR, but Keep It Diverse - hosted by bkwrm1317

Read a Novel by a New To You African Writer
Same rules as for prompt #9. 

Africanfuturism is a great subgenre to check out if you're into SFF! 

Some ideas to get you started: Nnedi Okorafor, Akwaeke Emezi, Jordan Ifueko, NoViolet Bulawayo, Namwali Serpell, Tlotlo Tsamaase, Yaa Gyasi, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Maaza Mengiste, Boubacar Boris Diop, Mariama Bâ, Ousmane Sembène, etc. 
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The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste

The Shadow King

Maaza Mengiste

448 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark emotional slow-paced
Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase

Womb City

Tlotlo Tsamaase

16 hours, 37 minutes • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction dystopian horror science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo

Glory

NoViolet Bulawayo

403 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

Raybearer

Raybearer #1

Jordan Ifueko

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced
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