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Born on a Tuesday

A Novel

By: Elnathan John

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“A Nigerian bildungsroman featuring Dantala, a street kid thrust calamitously into the arms of a gentle sheikh, who thereafter faces Islamic extremism.” —O, The Oprah Magazine, “10 Titles to Pick Up Now” Winner of the 2017 Betty Trask Prize A Finalist for the Nigeria Prize for Literature Nominated for 2017 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award An Indies Introduce Selection An Amazon Best Book of the Month in Literature & Fiction Longlisted for the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature In far northwestern Nigeria, Dantala lives among a gang of street boys who sleep under a kuka tree. During the election, the boys are paid by the Small Party to cause trouble. When their attempt to burn down the opposition’s local headquarters ends in disaster, Dantala must run for his life, leaving his best friend behind. He makes his way to a mosque that provides him with food, shelter, and guidance. With his quick aptitude and modest nature, Dantala becomes a favored apprentice to the mosque’s sheikh. Before long, he is faced with a terrible conflict of loyalties, as one of the sheikh’s closest advisors begins to raise his own radical movement. When bloodshed erupts in the city around him, Dantala must decide what kind of Muslim—and what kind of man—he wants to be. “An ambitious book that tackles modern Nigeria’s extremely complex religious landscape with great insight, passion, and humor by taking us deep into the mental and emotional space of the country’s most neglected.” —Uzodinma Iweala, author of Beasts of No Nation

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Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

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0802189903

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9780802189905

Becoming Nigerian

By: Elnathan John

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Becoming Nigerian

By: Elnathan John

A satirical collection that takes a searing look at how different forms of power are abused, negotiated and performed both in the private and public realm.

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Born on a Tuesday

A Novel

By: Elnathan John

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A Novel

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The Keepers of Secrets

Safe House Short Story Singles

By: Elnathan John

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The Keepers of Secrets

Safe House Short Story Singles

By: Elnathan John

Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This creative nonfiction single by Elnathan John is from Safe House anthology and documents Elnathan John’s visits to a community facing social exile in northern Nigeria.

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Dundurn

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1459737946

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Being and Belonging

Safe House Short Story Singles Bundle

By: Elnathan John,Bongani Kona,Msingi Sasis,Sarita Ranchod,Barbara Wanjala

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Safe House Short Story Singles Bundle

By: Elnathan John,Bongani Kona,Msingi Sasis,Sarita Ranchod,Barbara Wanjala

Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This collection of five singles from the Safe House anthology gathers work from the very best of contemporary African writers. Includes: Includes: The Keepers of Secrets by Elnathan John A Murder in Clovelly by Bongani Kona Dream Chasers by Msingi Sasis Border Crossings by Sarita Ranchod A Woman's Smile by Barbara Wanjala

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1459738047

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Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

By: Segun Afolabi,Elnathan John,F. T. Kola,Masande Ntshanga,Namwali Serpell

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Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

By: Segun Afolabi,Elnathan John,F. T. Kola,Masande Ntshanga,Namwali Serpell

Now in its sixteenth year, the Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa’s leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. This collection collects the five 2015 shortlisted stories, along with stories written at the Caine Prize Writers’ Workshop, which took place in April 2015.

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New Internationalist

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1780262299

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Being and Belonging

Safe House Short Story Singles Bundle

By: Elnathan John,Bongani Kona,Msingi Sasis,Sarita Ranchod,Barbara Wanjala

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Safe House Short Story Singles Bundle

By: Elnathan John,Bongani Kona,Msingi Sasis,Sarita Ranchod,Barbara Wanjala

Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This collection of five singles from the Safe House anthology gathers work from the very best of contemporary African writers. Includes: Includes: The Keepers of Secrets by Elnathan John A Murder in Clovelly by Bongani Kona Dream Chasers by Msingi Sasis Border Crossings by Sarita Ranchod A Woman's Smile by Barbara Wanjala

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Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

By: Segun Afolabi,Elnathan John,F. T. Kola,Masande Ntshanga,Namwali Serpell

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Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

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I Am Ashurbanipal

King of the World, King of Assyria

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A fascinating glimpse into ancient Assyrian culture, history, and art explored through one of its most famous rulers, King Ashurbanipal.

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Born on a Tuesday

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Becoming Nigerian

Becoming Nigerian

Born on a Tuesday

Born on a Tuesday

The Keepers of Secrets

The Keepers of Secrets

Being and Belonging

Being and Belonging

Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

Being and Belonging

Being and Belonging

Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

Lusaka Punk and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

I Am Ashurbanipal

I Am Ashurbanipal

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