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Top Ten Thursday- Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree This Year

***Me in a bookshop***
"My heart says yes, but my account says otherwise."

Most readers can relate to this quote. I  can personally testify that most times when I step into a bookshop I always see seven- if not more- books I want to get. Sadly, the case is always that I budget for only two books :') Oh well, that's life Lol. Below is a list of books I wouldn't mind Santa leaving under my tree . (oh and if anyone is feeling benevolent and would like to get me one of these brilliant novels for Christmas, you can contact me here: chiamakaamonye@gmail.com or chiamakaamonye@yahoo.co.uk ) Thank you in advance. God Bless xx

The List 
1.
 Odufa by Othuke Ominiabohs











2.
Efuru by Flora Nwapa











3.
 Last Night In The Viper Room by Gavin Edwards











4.
 Sixty Percent Of A True Story by Osisiye Tafa











5.
The Outcasts by Lubega Bonnie







6.
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur











7.
Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers











8.
 How to be a Nigerian by Peter Enahoro











9.
 Black Ass by A. Igoni Barrett











10.                                      
Me Before You and After You by Jojo Moyes

Obviously the list is endless, but I just had to put down what popped into my head first :)
P.S: Check out my favourite quotes page for new quotes xx
Merry Christmas in advance xoxo

Comments

  1. Unknown5 May 2016 at 16:50

    I love Me before you! I don't think.i will ever read after you though. I just want to leave it at Louisa And will. ! I can't wait for the movie in June!

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    1. Chiamaka Amonye9 May 2016 at 13:40

      I still haven't read it :( you're so lucky .

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