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Moon Rocks, Turning Points, and a Precious Bronze - Librarian Book Picks

Submitted by admin on 3 June 2014

 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. 
Nigerians in Space by Deji Olukotun What if someone asked you to steal a piece of the moon? And you could? Deji Olukotun's debut novel about a lunar rock geologist defies categorization--a story of international intrigue that tackles deeper questions of exile and identity. Nigeria: The Turning Point by Chief Arthur Nzeribe Nigeria: The Turning Point delves into the intricacies of Nigeria's socio-political system, with resounding thoughts on issues which most Nigerians are hesitant to tackle. It proposes a confederacy with traditional political order based on the philosophy of a zero party as a measure for attaining a united Nigeria. Lion on the Hill by Teresa Meniru Ike, Musa and Toyin, all Form Two boys of Government College, Enugu, missed out on an excursion to Kano because of their participation of the command performance. But then crooks try to steal Ike's uncle's bronze artwork. Will the trio be able to bring the criminals to book? Share what you’re reading this week in the comments, by leaving a comment on our Facebook page, or by tweeting @ZODML!