There is more to African Crime Fiction than Alexander McCall Smith's No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Across the continent there are some amazing African crime writers such as Malla Nunn, Kwei Quartey and Deon Meyer, so I thought I'd showcase some of them.
I ordered Children of the Street a week ago and am looking forward to its arrival. I haven't read any of the others but will definitely check them out. There are some great covers here!
Founded in 2011, bookshy represents two things: the young me who was so shy I escaped through books, and the older me whose shelf is always one book shy of being full.
bookshy is a space where I celebrate, promote and recognise contemporary African literature - although sometimes I go back in time to commemorate the greats. It is about the books I love, the books I have read and the books that I am dying to read.
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I ordered Children of the Street a week ago and am looking forward to its arrival. I haven't read any of the others but will definitely check them out. There are some great covers here!
ReplyDeleteYes, the covers are great. I really like both covers for Kwei Quartey's books. I hope you enjoy Children of the Street.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me that I sorely need to catch up on the Michael Stanley series. Also, did you know Adimchinme Ibe has a new title coming out?
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome :) and I didn't. I'm going to look into it now :). My list just keeps on growing and growing and growing.
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