Tusome Books

26/03/2026

Touch: S*x, S*xuality and Sensuality, compiled by Tiffany Kagure Mugo and Kim Windvogel:

Touch is a provocative and empowering anthology that explores s*x, desire, and identity through the lens of q***r African experiences. It features essays, poems, and reflections from a diverse group of contributors who challenge societal norms, celebrate pleasure, and confront shame and silence around s*xuality.

- The book is a collection of essays, stories, and reflections from writers like Nakhane Toure, Jamil F. Khan, Mia Arderne, Siya Khumalo, and Efemia Chela, among others.
- Each piece dives into themes of intimacy, shame, trauma, pleasure, and resilience, often confronting societal taboos and religious constraints.

• S*x as Complexity: Contributors unpack how s*x intersects with identity, power, and healing.
•Queer Narratives: The anthology centers q***r experiences, especially in South Africa, where s*xual violence and marginalization are pressing realities.
• Pleasure & Politics: The editors emphasize that pleasure is rarely discussed openly, and this book seeks to change that by embracing its messiness and beauty.



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Mugo

26/03/2026

23/02/2026

The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett:

Steven Bartlett distills lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey and hundreds of interviews with world-class leaders, creatives, and thinkers. The book presents 33 “laws”—principles for success in business and life—organized into three pillars: The Self, The Story, and The Philosophy. Each law is designed to challenge conventional wisdom and provide practical guidance for building resilience, influence, and long-term fulfillment.

Focuses on personal mastery and self-awareness.
✓ Law 1: Fill Your Five Buckets in the Right Order – Prioritize health, relationships, and personal growth before chasing external success.
✓ Law 2: To Master It, Teach It – Sharing knowledge deepens understanding.
✓ Law 7: Never Compromise Your Self-Story – Protect the narrative you tell yourself; identity drives action.
✓ Law 8: Never Fight a Bad Habit – Replace habits instead of resisting them.
✓Law 9: Prioritize Your First Foundation – Build from inner strength before external achievements.

Key Insight: Success begins with disciplined self-management—clarity of values, habits, and identity.

Explores how narratives shape influence and impact.
✓ Law 11: Avoid Wallpaper at All Costs – Stand out; mediocrity is invisible.
✓Law 12: You Must P**s People Off – Boldness attracts attention and loyalty.
✓Law 14: Friction Creates Value – Challenges sharpen ideas and strengthen relationships.
✓ Law 15: The Frame Matters More than the Picture – Context and storytelling shape perception.
✓Law 18: Fight for the First Five Seconds – First impressions determine engagement.

Key Insight: Influence comes from owning your story and daring to be distinctive—even controversial.

Addresses broader principles of leadership, culture, and long-term success.
✓ Law 19: Sweat the Small Stuff – Details compound into excellence.
✓Law 22: Culture Eats Strategy – Values and environment drive performance more than plans.

08/10/2025

Wangari Maathai’s The Challenge for Africa is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of the continent’s struggles and potential. Drawing from her experience as an environmentalist, activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Maathai offers a multifaceted diagnosis of Africa’s challenges and a hopeful roadmap for renewal.

✓Cultural Dislocation: Maathai argues that many Africans are caught between traditional values and imposed Western systems, leading to a loss of identity and cohesion.
✓Environmental Degradation: She highlights deforestation, soil erosion, and water scarcity as urgent issues, linking ecological health to economic and social stability.
✓ Political Corruption and Poor Leadership: The book critiques governance failures, calling for transparency, accountability, and grassroots empowerment.
✓Dependency on Foreign Aid: Maathai warns against overreliance on external assistance, advocating for African-led solutions rooted in local knowledge and values.
✓Erosion of Indigenous Knowledge: She laments the sidelining of native languages and traditions, arguing that reclaiming cultural heritage is key to sustainable development.

• Her Vision for Africa

Maathai calls for a “moral revolution” — a shift in mindset where Africans believe in their own agency and capacity to shape their future. She urges citizens to rise from “their knees” and walk with dignity, reclaiming their cultures, economies, and environments.

This book is not just a critique;-
it’s a call to action.
It blends realism with hope, offering practical steps and philosophical depth that resonate far beyond Africa.



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12/08/2025

Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO is a powerful guide to success in both business and life, built around 33 laws that he believes are essential for personal and professional growth. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey and interviews with top performers on his podcast, Bartlett distills timeless wisdom into actionable insights.

✓Self-Mastery: Before leading others, you must understand and control yourself. This includes building self-awareness, discipline, and a strong personal narrative.
✓Storytelling & Influence: Success often hinges on how well you communicate your story. Bartlett emphasizes the power of framing, emotional resonance, and psychological “moonshots.”
✓Philosophy & Mindset: Your beliefs and values shape your outcomes. He encourages embracing failure, sweating the small stuff, and turning pressure into privilege.
✓Team Building: Great companies are built by great teams. Bartlett shares strategies for leadership, culture creation, and leveraging progress.

Many of the laws are rooted in psychology and behavioral science, making them practical and enduring. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply seeking personal growth, this book offers a blueprint for becoming exceptional.



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11/08/2025

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25/07/2025

Michael Lewis’s The Premonition , Lewis highlights a group of unsung heroes—scientists, doctors, and public health officials—who foresaw the crisis and tried to act, often in defiance of bureaucratic inertia and government indifference.

The Premonition is both a tribute to visionary individuals and a scathing critique of institutional complacency. Lewis argues that the U.S. had the knowledge and tools to respond effectively—but failed due to systemic dysfunction. The book urges a reevaluation of how public health is managed and highlights the importance of listening to experts before a crisis hits.



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19/02/2025

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison is a Heartbreaking tale of an African American girl's internalized racism and desperate desire for blue eyes to be considered beautiful.

In Morrison's acclaimed first novel, Pecola Breedlove an 11 year old black girl in an American whose love for it's blond, blue-eyed children can devastate all others prays for her eyes to turn blue: so that she will be beautiful, so that beautiful will look at her, so that her world will be different. This is the story of the nightmare at the heart of her yearning, and the tragedy of it's fulfillment.

Here, Morrison's writing is "so precise, so faithful to speech and so charged with pain and wonder that the novel becomes poetry".


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