For the lover of books 2018 can just be described as magical. Their have been a number of good books that have been released this year.
It was marked by debut of epic books such as Biko Zulu’s “Drunk” and Sunny Bindra’s “The Bigger Deal”.
Surprisingly, former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama released her book Becoming and within one week, it had already sold over 1.4million copies around the world.
The following is a list of top 10 best selling books in Kenya, according to Prestige Bookshop:
1. Becoming. The Biggest book of 2018, it has sold millions of copies across the world. In this book, Michelle Obama pours her heart, soul, and humor making it a captivating memoir..
2. The Bigger Deal. Sunny Bindra has created a phenomenal spur with this book. It is a must read for every Kenyan in the ever growing consumerism market;from the customers to the managers to the entrepreneurs to the service providers.
3. Drunk. Jackson Biko –also known as Bikozulu. It is a story about Larry. Larry who drinks, hates his father, and shags girls. However, it is also a story about relationships, substance abuse, and the consequences of our actions.
4. Children of Blood and Bone. Tomi Adeyemi is one of its propellers. In the land of Orisha where the Maji have been oppressed, Zelie must find a way to save her people and start a rebellion against the unjust mass murder.
5. Fear. With authoritative reporting honed through eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama, author Bob Woodward places a spotlight on the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump’s White House and precisely how he makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies.
6. Dance of the Jacaranda. Peter Kimani. Dance of the Jacaranda starts with a mysterious kiss that leads to the unraveling of a forgotten history. Every lover of historical fiction is drawn into the details intricate details of this beautiful novel.
7. We’re going to Need More Wine. Gabrielle Union shares a collection of personal essays and life experiences. From being sexually abused to enduring multiple miscarriages, Gabrielle does not shy away from the brutal parts of her story.
8. Skin in the Game. The New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others.
9. Shoe Dog. Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.
10. Sapiens. In Sapiens, Dr Yuval Noah Harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical – and sometimes devastating – breakthroughs of the Cognitive, Agricultural and Scientific Revolutions.