It is no surprise that I love reading, give me anything to read and I shall make it my priority for the next 24 hours if it’s a weekend or 2 business days if it’s during the week.
I did two reading lists for 2023 and I intend to publish quarterly reading lists this year, because there can’t ever be too many books for someone.
This Bloganuary prompt couldn’t have come at a better time. So, here you go readers of the lore:
UNTIL AUGUST by GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ
Every book written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is an experience in itself, his writing draws you in and you continue to linger in there even after you’re done reading. Although he passed away in 2014, we are to be blessed by his last work of fiction this year.
Until August is about finding love, mostly within oneself. Ana Magdalena, the protagonist is an otherwise fulfilled wife and mother who sets out to meet a new lover every year in a remote island. As Gabriel’s works go, this may not be just the only thing she sets out to find. I can bet the story will go beyond the surface, delving into profound reflections on freedom, regret, self-transformation, and the enigmatic nature of love.
Genre: Magical Realism Publishing by: March’24
KNIFE by SALMAN RUSHDIE
With a cover that captivating, you won’t need much more motivation to pick it up. However, the ghastly attack on the esteemed writer Salman Rushdie in 2022 wasn’t just aimed at him; it was an assault on his artistic freedom and, by extension, on everyone else’s. This book stands as his defiant response, a way of asserting control and standing up for the principles of artistic expression.
Rushdie’s linguistic style, intricate and evocative, weaves a tapestry of words that not only tells a story but also serves as a testament to the power of language in conveying the complexities of the human experience. His prose dances between the profound and the poetic, leaving readers with a deep appreciation for the artistry of his narrative craft.
Genre: Memoir Publishing by:April’24
GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE by SLOANE CROSLEY
I love Sloane Crosley’s writing because it uses humor as tool for self discovery, I do this too I think, so I think there’s a kinship with her there. Her upcoming book Grief is for people is about death, loss and self discovery, in Sloan’s witty style.
Genre: Memoir Publishing by: Out now
THE MORNINGSIDE by TEA OBREHT
Though I haven’t read the past works of Tea Obreht, I still chose to add this book on my list after reading about the premise of The Morningside, which although set in an imagined land, deals with the themes of displacement, self discovery and reconnecting with one’s roots, themes that are becoming increasingly relevant. Also, I may be wrong but the premise also promises a feminist narrative that I would love to explore.
Genre: Fantasy Fiction Publishing by: March’24
Fingers in symphony 