I loved Wole’s short stories collection and got a sneak peak at his upcoming art-heist ancient African gods thriller, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, so I’m thrilled to be included in this list, featuring some of my favourite writers and people like Nnedi Okorafor and Mohale Mashigo.

“Beukes has range and a keen eye, two things that are showcased perfectly in this collection. Experimenting in style, in genre, in tone, in point of view, in everything really.”

What Wole Talabi wrote about Slipping: “Beukes has range and a keen eye, two things that are showcased perfectly in this collection. Experimenting in style, in genre, in tone, in point of view, in everything really. A lot of the stories are overtly speculative, but not all of them are, even though they have a speculative sensibility. Some stories are under 100 words, others closer to 10,000. As someone who enjoys experimental writing, I loved this book. Almost every story features the recurring theme of dehumanization, and they are largely set in South Africa or featuring South African characters. And if that wasn’t enough, there are even 5 nonfiction pieces from her time as a journalist. It’s excellent reading.”

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