Writer – An individual who always has a pen, sometimes two, but won’t share them with you.
I am addicted to Japanese animation.
What do you do when your sister calls you one night to say she's killed a man? You help her move the body, of course. And don't forget the bleach. "Ayoola summons me with these words - 'Korede, I killed him'. I had hoped I...
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Congratulations to the 2018 Book Prize Honorees!Tickets for the 39th annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony on April 12th. Tickets on sale now. To read more, click here. ...
Apart from having an eye-catching although possibly off-putting title, My Sister, The Serial Killer is a fast, compelling book that grips hard because of its unusual style, setting and pace. It is the first Nigerian writing I have read, and is set in Lagos. The action...
We speak with the Nigerian author about the success of her debut novel, and breaking the boundaries of "African Lit." To read the interview, click here. ...
The finalists for the 2018 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were announced Wednesday, with Michelle Obama, Susan Orlean, Michael Ondaatje and Terrance Hayes among the nominees for the annual literary awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at USC's Bovard Auditorium on April 12, the...
The draw of established literary names might occupy the bulk of attention when a program is announced, but often the best part of literary festivals is the discovery of the new. Adelaide Writers’ Week is no different, and this year brings an outstanding crop of...
Make the biggest bucket of popcorn—I am Jessica Fletcher all-in when there’s a female villain! That’s why we asked you to tell us the best female villains. You know what we mean, the characters that make you catch your breath, or lean forward into the book in...
At times Oyinkan Braithwaite’s first novel is a classic sibling story, marked by all-too-familiar feelings of frustration, admiration, rivalry and duty. On the other hand, there’s an awful lot of blood. To read the full review, click here. ...