Littlegig Library Turns One!

23 August 2023

AFRICAN ART BOOK OF THE YEAR

African Artists From 1882–Now (CONTINENT-WIDE & DIASPORA)
R1440 from Clarke’s Bookshop

Both an inspiration and an essential reference, this book is a must for every serious lover of the continent’s burgeoning creative scene.

“Always something new out of Africa.” – Introduction, African Artists From 1882–Now

AFRICAN DESIGN BOOK OF THE YEAR

Proud South (CONTINENT-WIDE & DIASPORA)
R1600 from Trend Union

With over 400 pages of inspiring images by creatives from the southern part of the planet, this book brims with excitement and possibility.

“A southern generation of creatives is standing up, expressing local craft, embracing regional materials, recognising ancestral practices and cherishing indigenous values.” – Lidewij Edelkoort, Proud South

AFRICAN DESIGN BOOK OF THE YEAR

Proud South (CONTINENT-WIDE & DIASPORA)
R1600 from Trend Union

With over 400 pages of inspiring images by creatives from the southern part of the planet, this book brims with excitement and possibility.

“A southern generation of creatives is standing up, expressing local craft, embracing regional materials, recognising ancestral practices and cherishing indigenous values.” – Lidewij Edelkoort, Proud South

AFRICAN LEGACY NOVEL OF THE YEAR

Mhudi by Sol Plaatje (SOUTH AFRICA)
R220 from Clarke’s Bookshop

Witty and wise, boldly romantic and intimately detailed, Mhudi (first published in 1930) combines epic historical sweep with memorable individual characters.

“The very bees hived in hollow tree-stems swarmed forth as if to enquire what the matter was” – Sol Plaatje, Mhudi

AFRICAN LEGACY NOVEL OF THE YEAR

Mhudi by Sol Plaatje (SOUTH AFRICA)
R220 from Clarke’s Bookshop

Witty and wise, boldly romantic and intimately detailed, Mhudi (first published in 1930) combines epic historical sweep with memorable individual characters.

“The very bees hived in hollow tree-stems swarmed forth as if to enquire what the matter was” – Sol Plaatje, Mhudi

AFRICAN MEMOIR OF THE YEAR

One Day I Will Write About This Place by Binyavanga Wainana (KENYA)
R260 from The Book Lounge

A compelling and often hilarious coming-of-age memoir about growing up as an outsider in middle-class Kenya, and becoming a writer.

“Cloud travel is well and good when you have mastered the landings. I never have. I must live, not dream about living.” – Binyavanga Wainaina, One Day I Will Write About This Place: A Memoir

AFRICAN MEMOIR OF THE YEAR

One Day I Will Write About This Place by Binyavanga Wainana (KENYA)
R260 from The Book Lounge

A compelling and often hilarious coming-of-age memoir about growing up as an outsider in middle-class Kenya, and becoming a writer.

“Cloud travel is well and good when you have mastered the landings. I never have. I must live, not dream about living.” – Binyavanga Wainaina, One Day I Will Write About This Place: A Memoir

AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY FICTION TITLE OF THE YEAR

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi (NIGERIA)
R235 from The Book Lounge

A genre-defying murder mystery – and a dramatic story of love and transcendence – set in Nigeria, where to be gay is a crime.

“If nobody sees you, are you still there?” – Akwaeke Emezi, The Death of Vivek Oji

AFRICAN KIDS’ TITLE OF THE YEAR

The Girl Who Married a Lion: African Folktales by Alexander McCall Smith (BOTSWANA/ZIMBABWE)

These 18 short and thought-provoking tales include narratives ranging from the very funny to the scary, magical, bizarre and, at times, genuinely tragic.

“Later, when he was chief, the short boy grew taller” – “Great Snake”, The Girl Who Married a Lion

AFRICAN KIDS’ TITLE OF THE YEAR

The Girl Who Married a Lion: African Folktales by Alexander McCall Smith (BOTSWANA/ZIMBABWE)

These 18 short and thought-provoking tales include narratives ranging from the very funny to the scary, magical, bizarre and, at times, genuinely tragic.

“Later, when he was chief, the short boy grew taller” – “Great Snake”, The Girl Who Married a Lion

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