Political Intrigues, Essays on Saro Wiwa and a Flying Tortoise: Books of the Week - January 20, 2014

 
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: Innocent Victims by Abubakar Gimba The issues of leadership and truth dominate the works of Abubakar Gimba. Faruk Kolo is a leader of men, principled and honest in a military setting. But he suddenly finds himself facing blackmail, political intrigue and scandal. Non-Fiction: Remembering Ken Saro Wiwa and Other Essays by Adewale Maja-Pearce Ken Saro Wiwa aroused powerful emotions during his lifetime, and his death by hanging on the orders of General Sani Abacha shook the world. In this book, the author strikingly delves beyond the myths into the man in full, warts and all, portraying an ambitious protagonist who initially cultivated powerful friends in the military, government and business, but ended up tragically dead through judicial murder engendered by the fratricidal crossfire of the Ogoni struggle. Children and Young Adults: Flying Tortoise by Anezi Okoro Okoro takes on the classic folktales of Igbo culture in this novel. For the first time, Tortoise leaves his home on earth to explore outer space, taking on environmental problems and the timeless themes of mankind and society. Share your books of the week with us in the comments or by tweeting @ZODML!