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“My books are often shelved around those of Chinua Achebe and Margaret Atwood, or Chimamanda Adichie and Monica Ali. All of this depends, of course, on the bookstore and how conversant the shelf stocker is with the alphabet.”

Quote by Chris Abani

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Chris Abani, born on December 27, 1966, is a Nigerian-British author known for his works in novels, poetry, and drama. His writing is celebrated for its profound themes and unique narrative style. more

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Source: Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2001