Discussing books, there are sure characteristics that come to play. It isn't just about the cover, the substance and messages in that that recognize genuine books from normal books.
In far away America, two Nigerian writers, Chimamanda Adichie's, Americanah, and Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, were named as a portion of the books that made previous U.S. President, Barack Obama's most loved books of 2018 rundown. This was uncovered by Mr Obama on his Instagram a year ago and labeled the yearly rundown a "most loved convention."
Both authors are the only Nigerians on the list while their famous works were mentioned alongside 26 other publications. Americanah, which is reportedly being made into a film, is Adichie’s critically acclaimed third novel while Things Fall Apart, first published 60 years ago, is hailed as the most widely read book in modern African literature. Unsurprisingly, Becoming, Mrs Obama’s autobiographical memoir, topped the list, with a side note (obviously my favorite!). Obama’s annual list highlights a wide range of critically acclaimed films, best-selling novels, songs and albums. “It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” he noted during the announcement. “It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers – some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.”
In far away America, two Nigerian writers, Chimamanda Adichie's, Americanah, and Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, were named as a portion of the books that made previous U.S. President, Barack Obama's most loved books of 2018 rundown. This was uncovered by Mr Obama on his Instagram a year ago and labeled the yearly rundown a "most loved convention."
Both authors are the only Nigerians on the list while their famous works were mentioned alongside 26 other publications. Americanah, which is reportedly being made into a film, is Adichie’s critically acclaimed third novel while Things Fall Apart, first published 60 years ago, is hailed as the most widely read book in modern African literature. Unsurprisingly, Becoming, Mrs Obama’s autobiographical memoir, topped the list, with a side note (obviously my favorite!). Obama’s annual list highlights a wide range of critically acclaimed films, best-selling novels, songs and albums. “It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” he noted during the announcement. “It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers – some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.”
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