The essential Nawal El Saadawi: a reader (Nawal El Saadawi)

Nawal El Saadawi

The essential Nawal El Saadawi: a reader

A collection of articles, essays, non fiction, fiction, poetry drama and interviews about a feminist, socialist, libertarian (as in wanting liberty for people, not in the modern free market sense which serves to enslave) activist. That probably sums it up. Just go read it. Makes me want to read more of her stuff.

Leaving the Yellow House (Saul Bellow)

Saul Bellow
Leaving the Yellow House

A short story about a woman who probably needs to (according to others) but doesn't want to leave her house. Punchy and witty it's a great read with a serious underlying theme, more so in these days, and a great ending.

Black and British: A Forgotten History (David Olusoga)

David Olusoga

Black and British: A Forgotten History

Read for my work Black History Book Club this is a very readable history from Roman times up to the present day. It covers the ebb and flow of black history within the UK itself which is not just related to the slave trade and subsequent migrations from the West Indies and latterly Africa. Obviously the trade between the UK, Africa and the Americas is a large part of the history but by no means all. Current issues around racism and integration are covered. An excellent read being thought provoking as to how we got to where we are today and what the future may bring.