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“Take the map of Africa, place Europe and America together and there's still room left. Why be a sunflower and turn toward the sun? I myself am the sun!” - Ousmane Sembène

1-3 books (mostly fiction, some nonfiction) from or about each of the 54 countries in the African continent. Listed by country from Algeria to Zimbabwe. (Unfortunately, no books for Niger included). The first book listed is a book by a Kenyan writer that encompasses why this list exists.

Fiction books by Arab authors and/or books starring Arab characters (and as always, Free Palestine)

Winner: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

A reference for people who want to easily add these books to their TBR

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