Renowned African publishing house Narrative Landscape has announced that several of its most anticipated books are now available for preorder. The announcement, made via X, introduced each title individually, providing blurbs to give potential readers insight into the stories before making a purchase.
Spanning multiple genres—including young adult fiction, romance, and children’s
literature—the selection offers something for every reader. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count and Zainab Uche Imam’s Love, Lagos and Other Complications explore the lives of Nigerian women navigating societal challenges. Yewande Daniel Ayoade’s The Little Regent and Yejide Kilanko’s The Other Side of Small are engaging, affordable children’s books that impart valuable life lessons and encourage young readers to dream big.
Each novel promises a compelling journey from start to finish. Below is the full list of books currently available for preorder on the Narrative Landscape website:
- A Kind of Madness – Uche Okonkwo: This novel is a collection of short stories centred around characters whose motivations and actions are usually borderline ludicrous. Chinelo Okparanta, who wrote a blurb for the book describes it as“tender and playfully haunting.” From the very first story you’ll be pulled into a world of distressing, dubious and often annoying characters.
- Dream Count – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Dream count tells the story of three remarkable women, their struggles with society and the dreams they hope to achieve. It revolves around four major characters Chiamaka, Zikora, Omelogor,and Kadiatou and Chimamanda uses their story to tell a story of empowerment,love and strength.
- Love, Lagos and Other Complications – Zainab Uche Imam: Semilore Coker hasan infuriating encounter with Toluwalase Williams, an entrepreneur. They meet again at a bar in Lagos and although the tension still lingers, sparks fly and a connection begins to form. As Semilore and Toluwalase navigate the nature of their newfound relationship, they must deal with family pressures, personal traumas and other challenges that come their way.
- House Woman – Adorah Nworah: Ikemefuna believes that a life of luxury and funis waiting for her in “the abroad.” Desperate to win over her in-laws, she’s willing to do anything to please them. But when demands for a grandson get too overwhelming and toxic cycles are unearthed, Ikemefuna must scrape herself out of a sticky situation whilst harbouring a secret that might just destroy her marriage.
- Chop Chop – Ozoz Sokoh: Chop Chop is your basic guide to Nigerian cooking. It celebrates the classic and modern Nigerian cooking styles, acknowledging Nigeria’s diversity and its incredible flavours. This cook book delves into complex yet loveable cuisines from jollof rice studded with tomatoes to restorative chicken pepper soup. This book is a must read for anyone looking to upgrade their cooking skills and beginners looking to learn the basics.
- The Smoke That Thunders – Eruh Kome: This intriguing book tells the story of Nahori who is betrothed to an arrogant young man. Nahori has big dreams of a life away from her small clan and feels disinterested in the arrangement. Her life changes radically when she bonds with a wild animal, enabling her to see strange visions of a kidnapped boy. Her journey across the continent leads to numerous adventures including a journey to stop a war that has already begun.
- The Other Side of Small – Yejide Kilanko: Bintin just wants two things—to be adopted by a loving family and play football. But the odds are stacked against her, and she is treated differently due to her dwarfism. However, encouraged by her foster mother she continues to dream. Bintin’s story is a touching, humourous
tale that’ll definitely resonate with you and your child.
- David Mogo, Godhunter – Suyi Davies Okungbowa: David Mogo is a demigod
and a Freelander hunter. Although he is well known for capturing a high god for a renowned Eko wizard, his job often comes with bad luck. When the wizard conjures legions to take over Lagos, David must fix his mistake by rallying a reliable team and defeating him.
- The Little Regent – Yewande Daniel Ayoade: The little regent is a heartwarming story of the young daughter of the village king. After her father’s death, Abioye is appointed as a regent much to the disapproval of the chiefs. Overwhelmed by her new position, she remembers the words of her late father which were often
laced with wisdom. She goes out of her way to help the people even if it isn’t the traditional way of doing things.
- The Rewrite – Lizzie Damilola Blackburn: Wale and Temi meet in London and fall in love with each other. All is well in paradise until Wale dumps her so he can be on a TV show, Love villa. Instead of giving into heartbreak, Temi throws herself
into writing. When the bills keep piling and her dream novel remains unsigned, she desperately takes on a ghostwriting project. And her celebrity client turns out to be none other than Wale.
- I for don blow but I too dey press phone – Hymar David: The latest edition of this novel has been extended and now includes additional chapters. It is a story of loss, trauma and self-discovery. In 1996, the year of political assassinations and democratic leaps, a young boy’s life took a change for the worst when he suddenly loses his hearing. The novel encapsulates his journey, his unhealthy rivalry with his brother, struggles as a lower-class citizen and much more.
These titles are currently available for preorder at a discounted price for a limited time. With only a select number of copies in stock, interested readers are encouraged to place their orders soon to secure their copies.
Oreoluwa Odusote
Writer, poet, and dreamer.
