What Nigerian Books Are You Reading?

Nigerians love to read. You just have to go to the nearest vendor to see the myriads of publication to convince yourself. But the question is different when it comes down to books. Some have the tendency to look down on Nigerian Books. One can hardly see books in Nigerian Languages. Why?

Most of us will remember African Writers Series, Pacesetters and other series. I have just finished reading 'Ajasin; Memoirs and Memories' and Dare Babarinsa's House of War. They are engrossing and they will give you insight into Nigerian Politics. So beloved Folks, have you read any Nigerian book of recent?

oh nigeria has talented writers- period.
i can't help but reread Eze Goes To School. i read Chinua Achebe's A Man of the People last month. the guy is a bundle of talent. i also read Beyond the Execution by Tom Mbeke. it tells the story of Saro Wiwa and gives insight into ethnic relations and military politics in naija.
Buchi Emecheta is another gifted writer, try reading Moonlight Bride, Bride Price, & The Slave Girl.

@ gabuu what do u mean by serious? fictional books?
tell me do you watch only Discovery channel? afterall 95% of
movies are fictional and about 45% are based on novels. and
if one should go by what u said(i.e read only serious books) the you should not watch films!
and sit-coms!

If you are a lover of books(which i guess this forum is for)
then you will appreciate both fictional,motivational, inspirational e.t.c books.
a book lover reads a variety cos it broadens the mind.
why is Literature-in-English being studied both in Secondary and Higher Institutions?
after all according to you one most only read serious books?!
and as for most Nigerians reading motivational books....that is not true.

most Nigerians are below proverty line(W.H.O reports) and buying/reading
is a waste of money/time to them.
hey no hard feelings

Just finished reading Icarus girl by Helen Oyeyemi. Looking for something else that tickles me fancy.

I am not reading a nigerian book at the moment, I am reading a book by Val Mcdermid, "The Distant Echo", and so far, it's been good.

Hotspice dont get me wrong! What I was simply saying is that if an average Nigerian wants to read he simply reads what he 'Thiinks' translate to money. Eg, I bought "The seven habits of highly effective people/8th Habit" by Stephen Covey ecause I beleived that It will increase my Knowledge so also my friends. But before now, I read James Hardley Chase (All in the series), Pacesetters, etc all these were just to fill in the gap.
Of course I watch movies. Only when it is absolutely necessary. If i have my way I will watch discovery channel 24/7

what will my mother say?

things fall apart?

 I read the award wining Purple Hibiscus too. It's a good read. Segun Adeniyi's Last 100 Days of Abacha is equally good. And believe it or not, Soyinka's Penkelemesi Years is fantastic! it is in flowing 'small' english very much uncharacteristic of Kongi. It is a must read. And you will enjoy it, if you dont.......

Purple Hibiscus is great.In the past days i've read at 4 Nigerian books.Isidore Okpewho's "Last Duty" and "The Victims".Ola Rotimi's "Our Husband has gone Mad Again"and Amos Tutuola's hilarious" Palmwine drinkard"

Just discovered a nigerian online bookstore site where you can buy all those interesting titles to read: walahi.com
Their literature category has all those titles: Things fall Apart, Burning Grass, half of a yellow sun, wole soyinka's books etc.
I toke delivery of some management books I ordered recently.