Top 45 Anticipated Nigerian Books of 2022
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- 17 Mar 2022
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"Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well." ~ Mark Haddon This blog is geared towards knowing all about Nigeria and we hope through these Nigerian books you get to learn a thing or two about Nigerian narratives.
This time around we have grouped our Top 45 anticipated Nigerian Books of 2022 under novels, Non-fiction books, Poetry, Children's books and Cook Books.
Happy reading people!
Novels
1. Vagabonds by Eloghosa Osunde
This is the author’s debut novel set to be published by River head books, whose commentary on the book, was; “a tumultuous and unexpectedly joyous novel of oppression and defiance among the people and spirits of Lagos.”
2. A Spell of Good Things By Ayobami Adebayo
Tells a "story of two families in Nigeria at opposite ends of the economic spectrum, whose lives collide when political turmoil erupts in their city. It will be published simultaneously by Knopf in the US and by Canongate in the UK in Summer 2022."
3. God's Children are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu
The collection of short stories from the Caine Prize finalist is a celebration of Nigerian queer love and will be released June 7th, 2022 as part of the commemoration for Pride Month.
4. My Life As a Chameleon by Diana Anyakwo
Set in Nigeria and England in the seventies and eighties, we see the world through the eyes of Lily, the young daughter of an Irish mother and a Nigerian father. It is a story of strength and belonging.
5. Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola
A romcom set to be released in July 2022 by Harper and Collins. It tells about a fake relationship blossoming into a meaningful romance.
6. You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
Set to be released in May by Atria Books/Faber Books. Emezi's debut romance novel is about grief, self-discovery and love. It tells a story of the who after losing the love of her life, struggles with finding love. Amazon studios had got the bid for turning this book into screen play.
