Recently, it was announced that female author and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi's book, Americanah would be adapted into film.
Some of our favourite movies and series were not just conceptualized by media companies, they were adapted from books like George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones, Margaret Atwood's Handmaid's Tale and many others.

 'A man who reads lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one' -George R.R. Martin.

If you are looking for more books to add to your collection, we got you sorted. Here is the list of some of the best and critically acclaimed African books of 2019.

My sister the Serial Killer By Oyinkan Braithwaite

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The book is about a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has the 'unfortunate' habit of killing her boyfriends. Korede is bitter and jealous of her younger sister, Ayoola, who could possibly be a sociopath, seeing as her third boyfriend in a row is dead. Korede is her sisters' saving grace with all the best solutions for taking care of the blood and body. But what will happen when Korede finds a man she wants but who wants her sister instead? She has to decide how far she will go to protect her.

The Old Drift By Namwali Serpell

This book is set in 1904 on the banks of the Zambezi River; a couple miles from the striking Victoria Falls in a colonial settlement named The Old Drift. In a hotel across the river, an Old Drifter, Percy M. Clark, confused by a fever, makes the horrid mistake of getting entangled with an Italian hotelier and African busboy. This sets off a cycle of feuding between Zambian families over the course of the century. As generations pass, their lives unfold through a view of history, fairy-tale, romance and science fiction.

The Dragonfly Sea by Yvonne Adhiambo Owour

The author explores the history of China-Africa relations which were developed through voyages around the Indian Ocean. Ayanna and her mother Munira live on Pate, an island off the coast of Kenya. Ayanna is known for being a free-spirit, her elements almost celestial especially when she finds herself as one with the sea. The story tackles her journey and the challenges of the world. The book masters the threading of different cultures and languages entwined in Kenya.

Be(com)ing Nigerian By Elnathan John

The author gives a satirical guide that tackles the complex dynamics of power in both private and public institutions. The book takes a jab at Nigerian society, questioning what it means to be a Nigerian. Other than the humor, it is a call for self-analysis among the levels of society and a guide to embrace their inner Nigerian.

A Stranger's Pose by Emmanuel Iduma

This is a awe-inspiring account of travels across different African cities. The author invites the reader to experience his travels and the book gives different depictions of new places and people. He makes it compelling and very personal. You find yourself contemplating the meaning of home and the importance of intimacy from a travel perspective. He displays the generosity of strangers combined with the power of language and translation which is accentuated by various selection of fascinating photographs.
Which book will you be reading?