Africa: Book Notes
Editor's Note
This AfricaFocus contains a diverse selection of recent books likely to be of interest and new to AfricaFocus readers. You will find, for example, new books by Africa's distinguished elders, such as Achebe, wa Thiong'o, and Mandela. Selected new books from publishers such as Africa World Press, HSRC Press, and Aflame Books. Books on topical themes such as SMS activism and other ICT developments, on India and China's relations with Africa, and on xenophobia and migration. And more.
In the topical groups, I have also included several books that are not specifically focused on Africa, because I regard their analysis of key global issues as highly relevant in the context of Africa.
I've added brief descriptions for some books, but have opted not to in most cases, in order to give you more to browse without making this Bulletin much longer. You can easily find out more by clicking on the links or just using a Google search.
These are only a small sample of the books available in AfricaFocus Bookshop (http://www.africafocus.org/books/afbooks.php), where you will also find lists organized by country and by selected topics (just added: a recommended selection of books on Women in Africa, contributed by Kathleen Sheldon. See http://www.africafocus.org/books/women-africa.php).
I've also added a few references to new mystery novels by African writers such as Kwei Quartey, Mukoma wa Ngugi, and Deon Meyer and to my essay "Is the Mystery Novel Going Global," on my website for mystery novels with a sense of place (http://www.mysteryplaces.net).
And remember, any book you order from Amazon in a web visit that begins with AfricaFocus Bookshop or Mysteryplaces.net brings a small commission to support AfricaFocus, at no extra cost to you.
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