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For Such a Time as This

By: Shani Akilah
Narrated by: Savannah Ayoade-Greaves, David Alade, Chloë Sommer, Diana Yekinni
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'Eloquent, accessible, and full of heart... Funny, thought provoking and deeply moving. An astonishing debut.' Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go

Gabby and Jonathan cross paths at the wedding of a mutual friend. They both wonder if this could be the start of something, but fate has other ideas.

When Niah tries to call out her employer for their empty words about diversity and inclusion, she comes face to face with racism reaching right to the very top.

Sharna is holding onto her own secret when she sets out for Jamaica to visit her grandfather, on a trip that throws fresh light onto the family history she has always taken for granted.

Shani Akilah's stunning collection brings to life the stories of Black-British Londoners as they explore friendship and romance, community and independence, and navigate their way through the relationships that make them who they are.

©2023 Shani Akilah (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
City Life Historical Fiction Short Stories Urban World Literature Funny Heartfelt Caribbean
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What a gorgeous book

I devoured this on audio book and then ordered a hard copy. The compilation of interwoven stories was beautiful and I cried more than once! A must read/listen

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Very relatable, a refreshing read

A very relatable and a fresh ook at millenial black british Londoners navigating life. Very well written, A very enjoyable read. Lovef it!

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the vast perspectives.

beautiful, like a map across the diaspora! the stories told all too familiar to the black British experience

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Delicious!!!

What a a beautiful and yes, delicious collection of stories that have been told with the passion I have not seen in a writer for years!
The courage and pure tenacity the author has displayed is creative, unique and mature.
This book is really a collection of relatable and inspiring stories, our stories, your story. No matter what walk of life you are living in, you will relate to this beautiful collection.
I can't wait for her next book!

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Brilliant short stories

Some very different stories addressing real life topics. Very touching in some stories and others can put a shiver down your spine. very well written

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Not for me

I think my expectations were way too high, but I just couldn't get into this. I liked the idea behind it, but found the characters a bit vacuous and the stories very tropey.

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