Ije Odumodu Jere is one of the earliest novels written in Igbo language by Bell-Gam, Leoplod published in 1963 by Longman, London. On one hand, Bell-Gam through intercultural travels of Odumodu, the protagonist, draws attention to the interrelationshp between humans, flora and fauna. On the other hand, he sensitizes humans on the need to respect one another irrespective of differences of colour, race or culture. In a captivating artistic manner, the author shares from an indigenous Igbo perspective useful tips on Education, Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture and Fishery thereby establishing the kind of balance needed for the emergence of a knowledge society.

In the ghetto of Dabala rest the ruin of many underage girl-children
who, under their parents’ watch suffer different forms of sexual
molestation. These mishaps, perpetuated by averagely-affluent men and
women, are characterized by subtle coercions, decoys, and downright
exploitation due to vagrancy and deprivation. Requiem exposes a putrid
society in dire need of redemption, even from the hands of persons
whose duty is to sanitize it. In fact, it depicts the scourge of
female sexual abuse in an intense and gripping narrative. Will Member
set to move to Makurdi to live with a female pastor and her family
suffer the same fate?

A Book of Three Plays consists of three One-Act plays. The author, Ifedimma Onwugbufor shines light on  girl-child  marriage  through  the dialogues in her one – act plays.

This Thing Called Love:  Memuna’s ready acceptance of Elder Razak, a sixty-year old man, is borne out of frustration induced by her family. This she divulges to them when it is almost late. Was she really ready to be the old man’s bride at 13? Many very young females caught in such web usually make daring decisions in their bid to extricate themselves from the mess. A child will always be a child.

Song of an Owl: Tramples on the ideology of marriages involving two women. This social practice embodies a complication that erodes the 21st century socio-political strata of the Igbo society. Young girls who become pregnant by unwilling males, are mostly married into such circumstances, and the consequence encompasses Ifeoma’s situation when she becomes married to Obiageli solely for procreation. By this arrangement, Ifeoma is robbed of her future as her ambition and survival are dependent on her subservience to her female ‘husband’; and most probably, on the goodwill of the inappropriate or undesirable men who are brought to copulate with her by her female ‘husband’.

My Lane and Yours: Tells the story of superstition of Maami who visits her only granddaughter, Toke Douglas and her young husband, Boma Douglas in Lagos. Toke had been delivered of a new baby and Maami’s one month stay with the Douglases is disrupted by Maami’s constant meddling which wears the new couple out.

Frances W. Pritchett writes about how she became interested in Igbo language after meeting and hosting a Nigerian Igbo student.

“In learning about a language one also learns about the culture that produced it–the beliefs, traditions, habits, attitudes, ways of making a living, interpretations of natural surroundings, ideas about marriage, children, etc. I discovered that my Eurocentric education had left me
sadly ignorant about Africa, so I began to educate myself by reading books by African writers. “Things Fall Apart,” by Chinua Achebe, had a great impact on me.I developed a desire to see for myself this milieu that was clearly so different from my own.”

Written by Umunna Cyril. Anthony is unfortunate in love.He has loved and lost once but is willing to move on.Agnes comes into his life and this time around,the past is back to bite him once again.

Sly AKA Odogwu has been captured by an unknown group. What do they want with him? Why the sudden interest in his powers?

Odogwu: Paparazzi is the 2nd issues in the Odogwu series by by FourSeven Comic Studio.

To download issue 1 for free: Odogwu #1

All Sylvester AKA Odogwu wants to do is lay low and keep out of the daily troubles found on the  Nigerian street. Alas, his reputation as the ‘urban myth’ precedes him and he finds himself a target of some corporate street slime. What do they want with him?

Odogwu is the 3rd comic by FourSeven Comic Studio.

Check out other comics by them:
F.L.U.X Waterloo
Shifter

”Cocktail Ladies” is a compendium of a series of broadcast by Mr Nkwoh on Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation.It was part of the Community Social Register programme which analysed social behaviour of the nigerian society in the 1960s.

Written by Eneanya, Nonye. This play in four scenes recounts the fluctuating fortune of Mr Dimgba and his family. It captures the financial travails of the average Nigerian family in the 1960s. Is it comforting when i note that not much has changed since then?

To mark the 1st year anniversary of Liber Book club, Enugu, Nigeria, its members  wrote They Came To Stay- a collection of short stories. Not that they are amateurs , they are closet writers who have attempted to produce a literary work  commensurate with that of their  model authors.

This e-book does not only contain short stories themed around mermaids or mammywater as its fondly called in Nigeria. It also features the summary of Liber Book club discussions and a cross word puzzle game of all the books the members  have read as a group.

It is hoped that you will be moved to read those books too and attempt the crossword puzzle game.

Written in the 1960s by Mrs. Chinwe Akaosa. In this booklet, we view marriage through the eyes of an Igbo married woman. She explains and gives advice on how to  handle a spouse in a traditional or modern Nigerian home of the 1960s era.

Nuggets of Dazzlespiration is a book of insightful thoughts on varied areas of life’s experiences, with impetus drawn from a dazzling realm of inspiration, herein and hereinafter called ‘dazzlespiration’.

The purpose of this book therefore, is to expose the reader to such uniquely crafted veritable vista verses of thoughts and ideologies, that can freely stimulate an inner reawakening of the mind and consciousness, to such a degree as can be afforded, by the inestimable dimensions of sacred inspiration.

This collection of short stories is the tale of the inhabitants of
Lagos city (Koko city), and their deep struggles to eke a living and
subsist deliberately.

You are loved, Lagosians …

A general handbook and step by step guide on how to make  toiletries, detergents and Nigerian fast food.  The Author, Ojewale Funmilola, a graduate of biochemistry from Bowen University, Iwo inOsun state, and currently an entrepreneur with first hand experience in the production of all that is stated in her book.

This practical book:

• Consists of all we see in the book cover.
• has a list of  minimum  cost price needed to start some major products
• gives  an analysis of the product name
• lists the best places to purchase chemicals (Ojota,Lagos Nigeria) and with other contact details.
• lists sites to visit for unique training.
• directs on how to go about your NAFDAC number.

You also get these bonus files for purchasing this volume;

• Richest man of Babylon
• Manual on all you need to know about soap/soap making by purchasing this
• Two other packages  on cake and snacks making

Be kind and leave a review for the author.

An Introductory Text to Protestant History and Reformed Theology to help modern charismatic  African Christians understand that Christianity did not begin in 1900. It   commemorates the  Protestant Reformation which began
in Europe.

The author espouses on the importance of Christians being able to discern what they hear from men and women of God.

Social Media Usage Guide for Health Workers is an open access resource and tool  for healthcare professionals who wish to  engage and share  accurate health information or correct medical misinformation on social media.

It was written and designed  by Healthhub Africa –  A network of innovators, leaders, influencers and key players in the health sector, collaborating to advance #SDG 3; Good health and Well being

103 Transformational Quotes and Phrase culled from the book ‘Learning to learn: Developing a Reading Culture‘ by Uma Uche Gabriel aka UC d MC

Compiled by Anyimba Legacy Okezie

A collection of legends and folklore of the Yoruba tribe in the south west of Nigeria. Written by M.I. Ogumefu and published in 1929 by the Sheldon Press, London.

Suitable for children and adults.

Ighota Abu Igbo is a handbook/guide to understanding and critiquing Igbo poems. It is written by Ihechukwu Madubuike and published in 1981.

Understanding Igbo Poetry is the English translation of the book “Ighota Abu Igbo” a handbook/guide to understanding and critiquing Igbo poems. It is written by Ihechukwu Madubuike and translated to English by Frances W. Pritchett.

“Whether or not you have the power in your hands, matter little if control isn’t yours”

F.L.U.X is  a fictional story delving in the  Nigerian politics  and military arm. This story   focuses on a special ops unit of the military .

In this issue, Waterloo, join Arthur, Brown and the rest of their squad as they stakeout the famous Niger Delta Mangrove.

The present Igbo dictionary is a much revised and expanded version of the Igbo dictionary published by Kay Williamson, Ethiope Press, Benin City in 1972. Professor Williamson died in early January 2005, with it
still unpublished. The revision was prepared in the 1970s and 1980s and was typed camera-ready in a manuscript submitted to the same publishers in 1983. The publishers first delayed in responding and then
finally admitted they had lost the copy. So only a photocopy of the original typed version exists.

Lost is a Book Cracks Anthology by BookCracks Book Club.

“I read somewhere once, that we are never really lost. Just drifting, searching, claiming new places to belong, but how can that be true if the only place I have ever belonged is home, with the lot of you.”

STORY SUMMARIES
*Revenge*
Anton is a young clinical killer on the prowl with a knack for eliminating only influential figures for no apparent reason. Another ‘mentally deranged lone wolf’ perhaps.
*A Different Dream*
An accomplished surgeon stumbled upon a mysterious message while on vacation. It proved too hard to decipher but he knows he has to figure it out to get some answers. Would he?
*Guilty*
From rape victim to serial killer, an unwinding tale of a victim of sexual assault.
*A Psychedelic Named Vivian*
A story of drug use, mental health and mystery. An accomplished surgeon stumbled upon a mysterious message while on vacation. It proved too hard to decipher but he knows he has to figure it out to get some answers. Would he?
*Rebirth*
People stranded on a deserted island paradise with no rules, no stress and plenty of booze. Sounds like a recipe for a party, doesn’t it? Does it.
*Neverland*
A dare turns upside down when (enter the protagonist’s name here I’ve forgotten) lands himself on the naughty list.
*Found*
Midnight lures her to sneak out but the heavy darkness outside has another plan for Ara as she enters into another realm unexpectedly, which leads her to peep into her mind, body & soul.
*Gone*
Ina and Taiye are different beings. One, a Jinn. The other, a carefree human. The two must share one body for mutual benefit until one claims who gets to stay.
*Two Roads*
Harry, a young boy of twelve years, in an attempt to escape an existence of mediocrity sought refuge in books and the adventures of the woods….until the familiar became alien, his mother’s warnings materializing like none before now.
*Lost*
Love made her leave her hometown to a faraway city to visit her fiance, who turned off his phone just to keep her from reaching him… would she find him?

Written by Nkwoh, Marius, this book addresses bribery and corruption in the Nigerian society.it is important to note that as far back as 1965,corruption was a bane to the Nigerian society as much as it is presently.