Paperworth Books’ new titles by Afenfia, Wariboko, Nwokoye excite readers
By Editor
HEAD of the Baptist by Michael Afenfia, Songs of Childhood: Biafran War Memories by Prof. Nimi Wariboko and In the Name of Murder by Derek Somto Nwokoye are the exciting new Paperworth Books is releasing as its first quarter titles. They are compelling collection of works from acclaimed and emerging authors. These new releases promise to captivate readers with their diverse themes and remarkable storytelling.
Afenfia’s Head of the Baptist: Stories & Poems by Michael Afenfia is an enthralling collection of stories and poems that weave complex tales of love, longing, power, loyalty and betrayal, showcasing Afenfia’s signature narrative brilliance and character development. Last year Paperworth Books also published Afenfia’s Leave My Bones in Saskatoon that narrates the lives of migrants seized by the ‘japa’ syndrome to escape the dire conditions in their home countries. Afenfia promoted the book last summer in a 4-city tour that took him to his home city Yenagoa, Lagos, Abuja and Poet Harcourt.
Prof. Wariboko’s Songs of Childhood: Biafran War Memories is a deeply moving autobiographical poetry collection that recounts his memories of Biafra from his experience as a six-year-old survivor in South-South Nigeria. This poignant work offers a window into the emotions and memories of a turbulent period from the perspective of those caught in the middle, illuminating the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
Nwokoye’s In the Name of Murder is a powerful debut crime novel, a gripping story about an assassin who suffers a sudden loss and grapples with the consequences of his lifestyle while seeking revenge. It delves into the dark world of crime, mystery and justice, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
These exciting new titles from the stable of Ibiso Graham-Douglas-led Paperworth Books Limited offer readers page-turners that set the publishing firm apart, as it carefully selects to publish books that meet the taste buds of modern readers. The mix of old and new voices makes the three offerings particularly endearing to the firm that believes in nurturing Nigeria’s reading culture with local content that speaks to the collective imagination of our people.
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