August Reading 2025 Half-Year Reading from The Republic’s Contributors
Our 2025 August Reading list features the most important books so far this year based on recommendations from The Republic’s editors and contributors. Read More...
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7 Books to Read If You Would Rather Skip the Bill at Overpriced Restaurants
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books for anyone who’d rather skip the bill at overpriced restaurants. If the thought of those inflated prices leaves you calculating with regret, here’s a better indulgence: books. And not just any books—stories filled with irresistible recipes, rich cultural history and a healthy serving of family drama. Read More...
7 Books with Characters That Will Make You Crash Out!
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books with characters who will leave you emotionally wrecked, the kind you will remember long after the final page. From unreliable romantic partners to a tangled love triangle involving a father and son, these books promise a memorable reading experience. Read More...
54 Books By Women From Each Of Africa’s 54 Countries
Our latest book recommendation is a tribute to the storytelling traditions of African women across eras. It honours the trailblazers who paved the way for future generations of women writers and celebrates contemporary voices keeping the fires aflame. Read More...
25 New Books by African Authors to Expect in 2025
2025 promises exciting new book releases from African authors such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Laila Lalami, Ben Okri, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, and more. Read the full list of books to expect this year. Read More...
The Books We Read in 2024
For our final book recommendation of 2024, we have compiled a list of books we read and discussed in The Republic throughout the year. Read More...
5 Books to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. These books celebrate the joy of Christmas, the warmth and chaos of family bonds, and the beauty of love, with some even featuring mouthwatering recipes to inspire your holiday cooking. Read More...
7 Books to Help You End Your Reading Year on a High
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will help you end your reading year on a high. These books will help you hit your 2024 reading goals while introducing you to new and captivating stories. Read More...
The Books Writers Think Make the Perfect Holiday Gifts
As the holiday season approaches, we asked writers and booksellers—including Theresa Lola, Noo Saro-Wiwa, and Adedayo Agarau—for their top book recommendations to gift a loved one. Here’s what they told us. Read More...
7 Books to Help You Understand Nigeria Today as the Country Turns 64
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will help you understand Nigeria today as the country turns 64. From Chinua Achebe’s timeless critique of leadership failures to Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s nuanced exploration of modern Nigerian life, these books provide insightful perspectives on Nigeria’s past, present, and future. Read More...
