Stars: ****1/2 This book is being counted towards the Africa Reading Challenge. Summary: What was it like to be a female pharaoh in ancient Egypt or a warrior queen in central Africa? Here are the fascinating stories of six of Africa’s most remarkable royal women and the eras in which they lived. This is a… Read More »
Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan
December 3, 2008 by ·
Stars: ***** This book is being counted towards the Africa Reading Challenge, The Countdown Challenge and the Book Awards II. It is a winner of the National Book Award. Summary: Listening for Lions is a breathtaking story of tragedy, deception, and triumph against all odds. National Book Award-winning author Gloria Whelan sets this richly historical… Read More »
African Psycho by Alain Mabanckou
August 16, 2008 by ·
Stars: **** I received this book for review from the author to use for the African Reading Challenge. I’m also counting it towards the Book Around the World Challenge, Unfread Authors and ARC Challenge. This book was written and published in Africa in 2003 and Soft Skull Press (click link for more info) published an… Read More »
