Series by Buchi Emecheta
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1954 · Cyprian Ekwensi
People of the City is the debut novel of Cyprian Ekwensi, first published in 1954 by Andrew Dakers Ltd. The novel was a predecessor to a number of…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Mongo Beti
Medza, having failed his college exams, returns to his village in the Southern Cameroons. Despite his failure, he is seen as a scholar and gains…
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1961 · Onuora Nzekwu
Wand of Noble Wood is a 1961 novel by Nigerian author Onuora Nzekwu, later republished by Heinemann as part of the African Writers Series. The novel…
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Buy on Amazon1963 · Onuora Nzekwu
Eze Goes to School is a 1963 children's novel written by Nigerian author Onuora Nzekwu and British author Michael Crowder. It was published in the…
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1964
The African is a 1964 novel by Sierra Leonean author William Farquhar Conton. It was the 12th book published in Heinemann's African Writers Series.…
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1964 · Gabriel Okara
The Voice (African Writers Series, No. 68) is a 1964 book by Gabriel Okara. It is part of the series African Writers Series. Catalog genres: Fiction,…
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Buy on Amazon1966 · Chinua Achebe
A Man of the People is a 1966 novel by Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. The story is told by Odili, a young and educated narrator, who recounts his…
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1966 · Francis Selormey
The Narrow Path: An African Childhood is a 1966 autobiographical novel by Ghanaian writer Francis Selormey. Published in Heinemann's African Writers…
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Buy on Amazon1966 · John Munonye
The Only Son is the debut novel by Nigerian author John Munonye, published in 1966 as part of the Heinemann African Writers Series. The story centers…
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"Drawn together by their hopes, loves, dissatisfactions, and the daily lives and deaths around them, five young Nigerian intellectuals attempt to…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Buchi Emecheta
Destination Biafra is a 1982 novel by Nigerian writer Buchi Emecheta, first published in London by Allison & Busby. The book is regarded as…
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A magical tale of love and regeneration
2007 · Ben Okri
A magical tale of love and regeneration is a 2007 book by Ben Okri. It is part of the series African literature.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Buchi Emecheta written?
We list 9 books by Buchi Emecheta across 2 series, published between 1954–2024 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Buchi Emecheta's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “People of the City.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Buchi Emecheta's books?
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