Archives Tag: books
Nigerian Author Buchi Emecheta Is Dead
April 19, 2022
Prominent Nigerian author, Florence Onyebuchi Emecheta, has passed on. She is reported to have died on Wednesday in London, England. Emecheta was known for her works which majorly explored the travails of women faced with the challenge of poverty and oppression. Books written by her include The Joys of Motherhood, The Bride Price, Second Class … Continue reading Nigerian Author Buchi Emecheta Is Dead
10 Waking Sense Quotes by Okechukwu Ofili
April 19, 2022
Don’t be killed by your intelligence yet. To wake or make sense is albeit sensible. From analysis to writing, here are ten quotes by one of Nigeria’s most radical authors, Okechukwu Ofili. On Analysis [infobox maintitle=”An over-analytical mindset can paralyze individuals when it comes to making decisions. ” subtitle=”from How Stupidity Saved My Life” bg=”gray” … Continue reading 10 Waking Sense Quotes by Okechukwu Ofili
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5 Minutes with Anthony Livingstone, Author, Enemy of Darkness
April 19, 2022
Anthony Livingstone’s professional background is completely rooted in music. Not satisfied with the normal performance of music in a concert setting or a band setting, he began to experiment with merging other art forms together with music which gave rise to a new concept of the Christian Opera he developed and saw performed in several … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Anthony Livingstone, Author, Enemy of Darkness
By jehonwa
10 Lessons I Learnt From The Greatest Salesman in the World
April 19, 2022
My review of The Greatest Salesman in the World was published here in July, and I remember noting that it is not the kind of book you read only once. I’ve had reason to go over it again and again, distilling the rich goodness from each scroll, and here are just 10 thoughts I’m rolling … Continue reading 10 Lessons I Learnt From The Greatest Salesman in the World
By jehonwa
What’s Keeping You from Writing Your Book?
April 19, 2022
As an editor, writer and ghostwriter, I tend to attract people who dream of authoring books on a daily basis. When we get to discussing the reasons why their dream is not yet reality, there are certain explanations that keep recurring. If you’re someone who wants to write a book but has never gotten round … Continue reading What’s Keeping You from Writing Your Book?
By jehonwa
The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016: Abeokuta set for a Celebration of Arts and Literature
April 19, 2022
For five days in the month of November, the city of Abeokuta will host a celebration of books, art and culture like no other. The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016 will attract novelists, poets, actors, illustrators, musicians, activists and thinkers from all over the African continent to the city beneath the rock, where they … Continue reading The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016: Abeokuta set for a Celebration of Arts and Literature
Would You Attend a Silent Book Party?
April 19, 2022
The first time I ever heard of a silent book party was in a Twitter poll. The question was, “Would you attend a silent book party?” I didn’t vote yes because I wasn’t exactly sure what that was and why it would be pleasurable for me. I made a note in my memo pad to remind … Continue reading Would You Attend a Silent Book Party?
By jehonwa
20 Inspiring Quotes From Writers About Writing
April 19, 2022
Much has been said about the power and pleasure of reading, and not nearly enough about writing. Without writers there would be no books to read or rave about, but how much do we know about the writing process and what goes on in the minds of writers, be they novelists, journalists, or just people … Continue reading 20 Inspiring Quotes From Writers About Writing
By jehonwa
20 Interesting Quotes on the Power and Pleasure of Reading
April 19, 2022
Reading has the power to change lives. It is one medium by which we listen to people we’ve never met and may never meet, learn from them, gain insight into others’ experiences and travel the world without whipping out a passport. Here are 20 quotes from people who have experienced the power and pleasure of … Continue reading 20 Interesting Quotes on the Power and Pleasure of Reading
By jehonwa
20 Best Loved Shakespeare Quotes
April 19, 2022
For someone who loves books and loves quotes, there are few things more delightful than quotes from books. From quotes expressing the many sides of love, bravery, and cowardice, to quotes about decision-making, leadership and power tussles, there’s a Shakespeare quote for everything. Here are 20 of the countless quotes that readers of Shakespeare have … Continue reading 20 Best Loved Shakespeare Quotes
By jehonwa
The Three Major Reasons to Read More
April 19, 2022
Do you wonder why people that read a lot are usually more intelligent than those that do not read quite as much? Books lend the reader a good amount of information and knowledge as there are a lot to be discovered when you read books. Since there are various categories of books, it is up … Continue reading The Three Major Reasons to Read More
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The Character I did not like in Adichie’s Americanah
April 19, 2022
Obinze’s wife, Kosi in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah was one character I did not like. She was a people pleaser. She strived so hard to be perfect. At home, she tried to create the ideal family life. At social events, her constant effort to please everyone was sickening. She was a good wife to Obinze … Continue reading The Character I did not like in Adichie’s Americanah
5 Minutes with Tunde Leye, Author, Guardians of the Seal
April 19, 2022
On Sunday 25th September 2016, writer and blogger Tunde Leye launched his novel, Guardians of the Seal, and social media has been abuzz since. A graduate of Computer Science from the University of Lagos, Tunde published his first book, an illustrated children’s book titled The Rat Race, in 2011. From 2012 t0 2014, he published … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Tunde Leye, Author, Guardians of the Seal
By jehonwa
So, Tell Me, Why Do You Read Books?
April 19, 2022
“Why do you read books?” I was there till 11pm. He couldn’t still answer. Whenever I pick up a book to read, I’m thinking three thoughts. That doesn’t include the excitement I feel whenever I purchase new books. Once upon a time in July, I had just checked out a collection of memoirs (My Watch … Continue reading So, Tell Me, Why Do You Read Books?
Why You Should Be That Teenager Who Reads
April 19, 2022
“Happy is he who has laid up in his youth, and held fast in all fortune, a genuine and passionate love of reading.” ~ Rufus Choate
By jehonwa
