Suicide, Freedom, and Femi and His Dog: #BookofTheWeek - October 21, 2013

Looking for a good book to read? Every week, ZODML spotlights three great books from our extensive collection to inspire readers to try out books they might not have previously heard of. The selections fall under three major categories – fiction, non-fiction and children and young adult literature – so there’s a book to suit every taste. All of the books are available to borrow for free at our Community Library on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. Be sure to check out our archives to see which books have been selected in the past. Continue reading ?
Fiction: Arrows of Rain by Okey Ndibe A young woman runs into the sea and drowns. The last man who spoke to her, the curious individual known as Bukuru, is asked to account for the suicide. His shocking revelations land him in court. Alone and undefended, Bukuru has to calculate the cost of silence in the face of stories which must be told. Both humorous and poignant, Arrows of Rain dramatises the relationship between an individual and the modern African state. Non-fiction: A Way of Being Free by Ben Okri In this inspirational volume, the Booker Prize-winning author of The Famished Road makes essays into an art form. The ten pieces in this beautifully crafted collection range from the personal to the analytical, and includes a meditation on the role of the poet, a study of Picasso's Minotaur, an ode to human freedom in honour of Salman Rushdie, and an appraisal of fellow Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. Children and Young Adults: Femi and His Dog– Olajire Olanlokun Femi wants a dog for his birthday; his sister Nife wants a bike for hers. Baro, Femi's new dog, helps get Femi get his sister her birthday wish.
Find more great books in the ZODML Book Catalogue and share your #BookoftheWeek in the comments!