2019’s Top- 10.
By: Emmanuel Faith
Tags: Poetry, Books, Reading, Writers Life, Authors

2019’s Top- 10.

It isn’t news that I attempted reading a hundred books last year after reading 104 in 2018, however I was two short of my target this year, although that itself taught me a lot of lessons I would share another day. For now, my whatsapp community has insisted I do a top 10 for the previous year, Here it goes in no particular order.

A THRILLER FROM THE FIRST PAGE TO THE LAST.

My sister, the serial killer: Talk about a book that thrills you from the first page to the last and I present to you this classic piece. The author tells a story of two sisters; Ayoola, a bedazzling beauty who takes delight in killing her lovers and her sister, Korede who covers up her sister’s atrocities. Beyond the crime, as the author said, the book examines the superficial disposition of the society to some people based on physical appearances, social status , religious status and any other status ascribed to them forgetting that humans are humans first and any human is capable of anything. It was an amazing read for me and I am sure you would enjoy it

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2. So Good they can’t ignore you was a fascinating read because of the author’s pragmatic approach. Debunking the trite “follow your passion”, Cal talks about how accumulation of relevant skills in the early stage of your career might be more important than following your passion, especially in a world full of career volatility. His emphasis on accumulating intellectual capital across different roles, volunteering activities is a theme that resonates with my thought pattern and I think every 9–5ver should read the book, no matter your current role.

3. Everyone twenty-something should read this book, I read it in 2018 and 2019 and I probably would keep reading it till I clock 30. It si quite encompassing and practically touches every aspect of life, from marital, to romance, to academics to spiritual and career. Are you in your 20s, seekingn a guide to life? Then pick up this book

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4. Arese Ugwu needs no introduction; Do you want to make money? Learn how to make money? Save money? Invest Money? Then read Smart money woman and learn how to be a man or woman that is smart with money.

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5. Reading what you wrote and learning from it is one of the best feeling ever and like one of the reviewers wrote, the book is not just for interns, it is for every one who intends to have a successful career. You can watch the review of the book via the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7jrkLJzGcA

The next five would be;

6. One Indian Girl- an all encompassing examination into how a lady should actually have a balanced life both maritally and career wise. In a patriarchal world where ladies who try to have a satisfactory bite at both extremes are criticised, Chetan takes us through a fascinating read of a female investment banking whiz who attempts to have it all. Would she be able to? Pick up a copy of One indian girl.

7. Half-Girlfriend: Beyond the serene romance plot Chetan Bhagat is known for, Reading Half-girlfriend made me realise that our life goals are lofty but different and that is okay. Either it is singing at a popular New York bar or passing the New York bar, your dreams are valid and you should chase them passionately

8. Born a Crime: Trevor Noah needs no introduction, as well as is book- Please pick up a copy.

9. On Every side: I struggled to reserve this slot for Francine River’s ‘The Masterpiece’ but Karen Kingsbury’s ‘On every side’ seemed to be a step ahead. I think you should give both reads a try, I am certain you won’t regret it.

10. A Boy tears on Earth Tongue: I get very excited when any writer attempts to tell the masculine story and I think the poet did this excellently well with this collection of pulsating poems. It is available for free download at poetry.wrr.ng

Honorary Mentions:

Strategise to win and Expect to win- Carla Harris

Atomic Habits- James Clear

The Masterpiece- Francine Rivers

Children of Blood and Bone- Tomi Adeyemi

Becoming- Michelle Obama.

Thank you for reading, I hope to write more medium posts this year.

Till then,

Stay Consistent.