Biafran War, a Billion-Dollar Business Empire and Schoolboys - #BooksoftheWeek

Looking for a good book to read? Every week, ZODML spotlights three great books from our extensive collection to inspire readers to try out books they might not have previously heard of. The selections fall under three major categories – fiction, non-fiction and children and young adult literature – so there’s a book to suit every taste. All of the books are available to borrow for free at our Community Library on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. Be sure to check out our archives to see which books have been selected in the past.
Fiction: Heroes by Festus Iyayi Osimere Iyere is a journalist who takes side with the Nigerian government during the Biafran War as he believes that the Biafran soldiers are rebels whose only purpose is to loot, plunder and destabilise the country. However, after the Nigerian federal troops murder his landlord, Osimere begins to see the war in a new light. Non-Fiction: Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire by Reginald Lewis and Walker Blair When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, “Why should white guys have all the fun?” This is the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis, a lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist — and the wealthiest black man in American history. Children and Young Adults: Lord of the Flies by William Golding A group of schoolboys is marooned on a coral island. The initial fun and adventure soon turns into a nightmare of panic and death as ordinary standards of behaviour collapse. Labelled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic. Find more great books in the ZODML Book Catalogue and share what you're reading in the comments!