A Mad Man with Sense, Africa and Anthropology, and a Children's Adventure Book

Check out this week’s selection of great books chosen by our librarians! You can find all of these awesome titles and more at our Community Library at 196 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Looking for your next great read? Search our catalogue and e-library or browse previous picks for inspiration.
The Sympathetic Undertaker and Other Dreams by Biyi Bandele
When his brilliant younger brother is discovered wandering naked in the market, stark, raving mad, the nameless storyteller looks back on Rayo's life - a life of questioning and absurdity. Wilfully impetuous and with the resourcefulness of his youth, Rayo challenges the corrupt systems that control the lives of his fellow countrymen. He starts with a grotesque school bully and works his way up to an eventual headlong collision with the centre of political power.
Did you know that Bandele also directed the film adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun? Learn about his life and work in our Discover Nigeria section.
The Peoples of Africa by Colin Turnbull
In this anthropological text Colin Turnbull, who lived with Mbuti people of Congo for many years, surveys the cultures and lives of some of the fascinating peoples of Africa.
The Flights of Simaroke by Chudi Uwazurike
The Flights of Simaroke is an adventure story that challenges the creativity of primary school pupils.
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