Karatu Books

Karatu is a West African bookstore focused on delivering African literature to every corner in Africa 📞 08081222990 📩 [email protected]

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Random question:
When did you first realize that society had expectations about what women should or shouldn’t do with their bodies?

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@yemightwords Perfect! We look forward to working with you when the time comes.

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Love this.
Lagos definitely needs more reading spaces.

Karatu Bookstore’s library opens April 1st.

We’re introducing founding memberships with an exclusive card and discounted access.

The registration link will be on our page soon.

[Yemi Adewale @yemightwords]

i am curating a list of libraries for people in Lagos- where you can read and borrow books- with every details you need to know; like membership fees and all. Some are pretty affordable. They even have contemporary African literature books too; including the one I registered with

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People say there are no libraries in Nigeria, and the few that exist rarely carry current African literature or classics.

But some of us are still building for readers.

We are currently working on a library space, because the reading community deserves places to read &Connect.

[Michael, of a jovial laugh @mikey_emmanuel]

By the way, WHERE ARE THE LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA???

We should be asking important questions fgs! I've borrowed more books from the library in six months of grad school than I did in 10+ years of reading, writing, and studying in Nigeria.

Where are the libraries????

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📖 Love at First Page
🔗 Register now https://t.co/c7NHEXSwRO

#Karatubooks #loveatthefirstpage #ibadanbooklovers #indiebooklovers #valentineforbooklovers

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Ibadan book lovers, this one is for you ✨
Love at First Page is a cozy, love-themed indie evening created for readers, writers, and creatives who want a fun, relaxed night out.

Expect books, meaningful conversations, and beautiful connections —

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plus an Open Mic Session 🎤 where poems, short stories, and creative pieces come alive.

Got something to share? Sign up to perform.
Just want to enjoy the vibes? Come through.

📍 Café One, The Palms Mall, Ring Road, Ibadan

[Folarin Philip Banigbe @pholer]

Do not forget this!!! This evening at 7.30pm
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[Ijanikin Chronicles™ @IJKCBOOK]

Ever wondered what life felt like inside the heads of those unforgettable boarding-school seniors?Join Ayiba-Tare Raine this Saturday for an exciting talk, stories from his perspective, and a chance to ask every question. Don’t miss this!#booksreading #BookTwitter #booktwt

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Do you remember that knot in your stomach on your very first night away from home? how you missed the warmth of your bed,the unfamiliarity of the food and how scared you were?. Set your reminders for this Friday to go down memory lane with @yinkanubi. #unityschoolconfessions

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@abiodunosemobor @yinkanubi @pholer @IJKCBOOK @harrydaniyan @AyoOyalowo @AyoShonaiya You can get a copy from @karatubooks

[Yinka Ogunnubi @yinkanubi]

My good friend and author Folarin Banigbe @pholer called me 2 weeks ago to tell me about a book his friend was launching. It's titled "Ijanikan Chronicles" - Memoirs from Secondary School. The topic piqued my interest. I asked for a copy and boy it was a blast from the past.

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Hello July! 📚
New month, new chapters — literally and figuratively.

July is the perfect time to reset your reading goals.

Swing by and let us help you find your next obsession.
OR
What’s on your TBR this month?

#karatubooks #july2025 #newtbr

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this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked.

N12,500

Send a DM to get your copy.

#karatubooks #tilldeath #busayomatuluko

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True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, Dérin’s, wedding. It’s going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year. But everything isn’t perfect in Dérin’s world.

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As Lara investigates, what she doesn’t expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good ...

With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective,

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Short stories you should read this week.

Send a DM to get your copy.

#karatubooks #shortstories #bookrec

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or to stand firm with a blunt, unwavering refusal.

This is a reminder that integrity isn't just about what you believe, but what you do when it's difficult to do the right thing.

What's one area where you've had to make a "blunt refusal"? Share your thoughts!

#Karatubooks

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How do you know if your integrity is truly strong? When it's tested. It's easy to have principles when things are smooth.

The real measure comes when you're faced with a choice: to bend your values for personal gain, popularity, or an easier path,