ZODML Recommends: Lagos Carnival, Invisible Man, Everyday Cook Book in Colour

After a hard week at work during which I’ve had to drop my daily reading-for-pleasure habit, I plan to unwind this holiday weekend by making some headway through Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. It’s an American classic (and one of ZODML’s Must Read Books), and Ellison’s command of language and deep psychological insights are not to be beaten. I’ll also be enjoying some rice and chicken in celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Happy Easter all! – Mena Odu It’s a four-day weekend! Aside from eating and sleeping, I will be doing some touristy things with family and friends. Some art-loving friends and I will be visiting Bogobiri House to check out some artwork. I have been there a couple of times, and I always find a new piece of art to marvel at. Then, on Monday April 1, I will be taking in the music, outfits and culture at the Lagos Carnival. You will find me taking pictures, dancing, and enjoying the colour, music and culture with everyone. – Ayodele Dele-Giwa I have two priorities this holiday – finish Burma Boy by Biyi Bandele, which I started two days ago, and go to the Lagos Carnival. My elder brother has been working hard trying to dissuade my interest in Bandele’s book. His whole point is: Bandele wasn’t there when the war happened so he didn’t do justice to the story. However the harder he argues the easier I find that the book is a remarkable story I will read over and over and recommend for anyone. Second I will be on the street on 1 April with thousands of Lagosians for the all-fun Lagos Carnival 2013– if the rain doesn’t interfere. – Frank Onuoha Easter eggs! My mother says that her father bought them for her when she was young. Well, Easter eggs are not my priority, even though I do not mind those with chocolate filling. This Easter I am looking forward to something different: I am going to be doing something with Marguerite Patten's Everyday Cook Book in Colour – trying out a carrot soup recipe! I really hope it comes out right. – Morayo Oshodi I have read some of the fictional accounts of the Biafran War from many writers such as Achebe's There Was a Country and Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun. But the one portrayed by Cyprian Ekwensi titled Survive the Peace caught my attention recently. Ekwensi was such a great writer that I am certain his description of the Civil War in this book would be another interesting reading from him. – Dave Agboola What are you doing this weekend? Leave a comment, and enjoy your Easter!