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Importunity by Jon Lunn
Two sensational trials in Southern Rhodesia in 1923 lay bare the evils of settler colonialism. White railwayman Iolo James defends his black domestic servant, Michael, in court against sexual assault charges laid by his wife, Doris. All three will pay a heavy price. Iolo considers himself to be a principled opponent of Empire, embarking on quixotic attempts to right its wrongs. Yet, despite good intentions, he often does much more harm than good to the people close to him. Normal relationships seem all but impossible in this deeply damaged society. Jon Lunn’s novel is a layered, deeply moving exploration of an unjust historical epoch whose legacies persist to this day.
Aquilina by Masimba Musodza
Impeccably rooted in African mythology with that particular brand of Musodza magic, artfully blending mystical and modern worlds,” Ivor W. Hartmann, StoryTime Magazine, 2008
If there is one thing that anyone who has read Musodza’s previous novel in Shona will have learnt to expect, it is a fearsome monster. He holds up his imaginary monster like a mirror against the real monsters of [Zimbabwean] society”- Ednah Masanga, Amplifying Women’s Voices, 2015
A translation of a story about a young man’s descent into pathological misogyny, with a chilling hint at the supernatural…
A young teacher, Hatifari Maforimbo, enters Tswakata Polic Station one morning and reports that he has just murdered his live-in girlfriend, Aquilina. His lengthy statement takes us to his troubled past, and his descent into what the psychiatrist describes as “pathological misogyny” leading to this tragic, brutal conclusion. However, there is a hint of something the police are not equipped to contend with, something ghostly…
Beneath this thick skin by Nyasha Mel...
What goes on in the lives of the people we meet everyday beneath the physical? What secrets do they hide, what scars do they bear, what battles do they fight? In her debut short story collection, Nyasha Chiyanike peels back the layers of her characters and exposes their raw and vulnerable selves. With honesty, compassion, and insight, she invites us to share their journeys and witness their transformations. This is a gripping and poignant collection that will touch your heart and open your eyes.
Shards by Cynthia Rumbidzai
Shards is an allegorical, amorphous soliloquy about two pivotal days in the life of a troubled young woman from a middle-class Zimbabwe family. The rhapsodic story follows the protagonist as she experiences a profound existential crisis precipitated by an ancestral calling she has long refused to accept and grows increasingly disillusioned and alienated. It is set against the backdrop of a country beset by sociopolitical troubles and grappling with unfulfilled hopes in the dregs of the colonial era.
Cynthia Marangwanda’s background as a spoken word artist is evident throughout her writing as she deftly explores African spirituality and how it clashes with the dictates of modernity.
Shards is the first novella by Marangwanda. It was well-received in her native Zimbabwe, earning her a National Arts Merit Award for debut published work in 2015.
Mensah’s London Blues and other...
Set between the United Kingdom and Africa, Mensah’s London Blues chronicles the lives of characters from different parts of largely post-colonial Africa, as they deal with challenges of the diaspora and the shortcomings of independence. But it sets itself apart by offering more than the socio-political commentary or tackling the “Is the grass greener?” diasporan agenda. The world it is set in is merely a backdrop to the complexity and eccentricity of the characters that Austin Kaluba brings to life with his raw literary prowess. At the heart of the collection, Kaluba exposes the inherent will of his protagonists to survive, despite the odds that threaten to erase whatever morsel of humanity they possess. The vulnerability of protagonists caught between two radically different worlds irreconcilable in culture and social norms as they attempt, unsuccessfully, to fit in, forces them to confront their individual identities.
The Leak by Shingi Mavina
In this episodic novella, Mavima introduces Kuda, a man in his early 20s, living a banal existence shared by many of his peers in contemporary Harare. He has resigned himself to the life of mundane, inescapable drudgery. As he listlessly navigates the throes of early adulthood in urban Zimbabwe, Kuda worries that his existence may already have plateaued. When his US-based cousin Tawanda visits home for the first time in years, he provokes Kuda into seeking the escape from his entrapped life that had long eluded him. Their conversation sets in motion a series of events, memories, and encounters that leave Kuda with a new lease of life. Yet in his pursuit of greener pastures, he embarks on a surreal path where he is confronted with familial conflict, disease, dashed hopes, love and camaraderie in the strangest of places, and death.
Words And Other Weapons by Thembe Khu...
Words and Other Weapons is an abstract literary art piece that refuses to categorise itself in any singular literary genre. Instead, it offers a scenic, panoramic window into the relationships women have with self and society, diligently exploring questions of identity and adulthood, motherhood and marriage, relationships and careers, among others, and how these are reconciled with the maddening complexities and uncertainties of the external world. Thembe Khumalo deploys a range of different writing styles from stream of consciousness to gossipy chic lit, news reports to detailed dialogue and the end result for the introspective reader, is a collection that provides a bittersweet treat with layers of unique insights that keep the mind reflective long after the last page is turned.
Pathway to Freedom
Pathway to freedom invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of God's redemptive plan. With deep insight and clarity, this book unveils the beauty of a life restored by Christ. A life marked by freedom, purpose, and divine fulfilment. As you explore the depths of God's love and intention from Genesis to Revelation, you will be challenged to
embrace the fullness of what He has made available. More than inspiration, this is an awakening. It is a call to explore, understand and embrace the call to live in the reality
of God's liberating truth and walk boldly in the life you were always meant to live.
I AM SORRY:HEALING WORK BOOK by Kinya...
Scars to Stars is a transformative guide for anyone seeking to rise above emotional pain and rediscover their worth. Gentle yet empowering, it offers practical tools, reflective prompts, and soul-nourishing insights to help you heal, grow, and thrive.
Whether you're young or older, just starting or deep into your healing , this book meets you where you are and walks with you toward a future shaped not by wounds, but by wisdom.
SCARS TO STARS by Kinya N Gitonga
Scars to Stars
You’ve carried the weight ; the childhood wounds, family betrayals, silent grief, unspoken trauma, and losses too deep for words or any other hurtful experience. Scars to Stars is your invitation to rise.
This isn’t just another self-help book, it’s a powerful, practical guide to help you name your pain, reclaim your story, and turn emotional scars into fuel for purpose.
If you’ve ever suffered in silence, this book was written for you.
It will assist you to rise from pain, reclaim their self-worth, and walk boldly into purpose. Blending personal insights, practical strategies, and empowering affirmations, this guide transforms emotional wounds into stepping stones for growth. Your scars tell a story , now let them shine.
SHADOWS OF THE PAST by Kinya N Gitonga
Some wounds don’t bleed they echo. Shadows of the Past journeys through the hidden layers of adolescent and adult trauma, touching on heartbreak, death, betrayal, sexual violence, and the silence that follows. Tender and unflinching, this book holds space for grief, rage, and healing and invites you to confront what was left unsaid. It explores unspoken apologies as well as the lack of disclosure.
I KNOW A MAN, I KNOW A WOMAN by Kinya...
I Know a Man, I Know a Woman: Whispers of Pain and Survival
In a world where silence often shields suffering, this powerful collection gives voice to men and women affected by violence, shame, and emotional trauma. Through raw, heartfelt narratives, I Know a Man, I Know a Woman breaks the silence, offering testimony, resilience, and truth. A mirror for those who've been hurt and a call to empathy for those who dare to listen.
WHEN NO ONE ELSE STAYED by Judith Magio
When No One Else Stayed is a raw, emotionally gripping tale of one woman’s fight to survive and thrive when the world walks away. Left pregnant and alone, Lydia’s journey through heartbreak, motherhood and unyielding hope will stir your soul and leave you rooting for her every step of the way.
More than just a story, this is a powerful tribute to the strength of single mothers, especially the ones no one sees but who never stop showing up. Lydia's story will break you...then build you!
Glorious ExploitsGlorious Exploits: A...
Imprisoned in the quarries of Syracuse, thousands of defeated Athenians hang on by the thinnest of threads.
They’re fading in the baking heat, but not everything is lost: they can still recite lines from Greek tragedy when tempted by Lampo and Gelon with goatskins of wine and scraps of food.
And so an idea is born. Because, after all, you can hate the invaders but still love their poetry.
It’s audacious. It might even be dangerous. But like all the best things in life – love, friendship, art itself – it will reveal the very worst, and the very best, of what humans are capable of.
What could possibly go wrong?
Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion ...
Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Eliza...
Ten years ago, June’s beloved husband drowned on their honeymoon. Josh’s body was never found. Now, a decade later, June is finally ready to move on. She owns a natural wine bar in Brooklyn and is engaged to a patient, supportive man named Kyle. She’s excited to begin a new chapter in her life, enjoy a picture-perfect wedding, and start a family.
But out of the blue, she sees…him. Josh, her first husband. Is this just a hallucination from the guilt June carries about finally moving on, or is it possible that her husband never died in the first place?
June tries to forget about this vision, chalking it up to grief and nerves, but soon enough, she stumbles across a website for a winery in Napa, and the owner in the photo is identical to her dead husband. With her upcoming wedding looming and a fiancé who’s already worried she hasn’t left her past behind, June flies to Napa for answers. But she’s not prepared for all the secrets she’s about to unlock, because everything she thought she knew about her first love is a lie.