Great books about Africa

Discover the best books about Africa! Explore our curated list of must-read African literature, history, and culture books for an unforgettable journey through the continent.

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What Is the What

by Dave Eggers

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic novel based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng who, along with thousands of other children —the so-called …
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A Long Way Gone

by Ishmael Beah

My new friends have begun to suspect I haven’t told them the full story of my life. “Why did you leave Sierra Leone?” “Because there …
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The Constant Gardener

by John le Carre

Now a major motion picture from Fernando Meirelles, the Academy Award-nominated director of City of God The Constant Gardener is a magnificent exploration of the …