"We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families" by Philip Gourevitch
Stories from Rwanda about the genocide. History.
"Dangerous Beauty" by Mark C. Ross
Stories from a safari guide. Non-fiction.
"Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight" by Alexandra Fuller
The touching, beautifully told story of an African childhood. Non-fiction.
"The Africa House" by Christina Lamb
The story of an English gentleman and his African dream. Non-fiction.
"Into The River of Life" a biography of Ian Player
Non-fiction.
"Reason for Hope" by Jane Goodall
A poignant memoir of life in Africa and the revolutionary study of Chimpanzees. Non-fiction.
"Jock of the Bushveld" by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick
Written in 1907, this is the classic tale of Jock, the bull terrier dog in South Africa's lowveld. Non-fiction.
"A Lion Called Christian" by Anthony Bourke and John Rendall
The remarkable story of the bond between two friends and a lion, who is later released in Kenya. Non-fiction.
"Dinner With Mugabe" by Heidi Holland
The story of the freedom fighter, Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, who became a tyrant. Non-fiction.
"The Shackled Continent" by Robert Guest
Explores why Africa has grown poorer over the last three decades. Non-fiction.
"Facing The Congo" by Jeffrey Tayler
A modern day journey into the heart of darkness. Non-fiction.
"
The Africans" by David Lamb
A journalists account of sub-Saharan Africa. Written in 1983 it is now outdated but still a very interesting read. Political science.
"Africa" by Michael Poliza
A large, stunning coffee table book that's well worth the price, particularly if you've been to Botswana or Namibia. Photography.