Celebrated Kenyan author Joan Thatiah has reached a major milestone in her literary journey with the release of her 10th book, Confessions of Nairobi Men: Book Two.

Known for her ability to craft raw and relatable stories, Thatiah continues to explore the intricacies of love, life, and humanity, delving into the untold narratives of everyday people.

“This book is as much yours as it is mine,” Thatiah shared with her readers. “Thank you for being part of this journey. It has been an honor to listen to these stories and bring them to life.”

Priced at Ksh 1,450, Confessions of Nairobi Men: Book Two has already hit the shelves and promises readers a deep dive into the lives and confessions of Nairobi’s men. Through these personal and sometimes vulnerable accounts, Thatiah offers a mirror reflecting the culture, challenges, and shared humanity of the city.

With a decade-long literary career, Thatiah’s journey has remained as authentic as the day she began. “Ten books in, and it all feels just as raw and real as it did on day one,” she said. “Each story is a lesson, shaped by the bold voices of Nairobi men who have shared their truths.”

Her works, which include titles such as Confessions of Nairobi Women: Book One, Confessions of Nairobi Women: Book Two, Guilty: A Novel, Everything I Know About Life, and I’m Too Pretty to Be Broke and Other Lies You’ve Been Telling Yourself, have solidified her reputation as one of Kenya’s most influential contemporary authors.

Through her writing, Thatiah continues to amplify the voices of men and women alike, telling stories that resonate deeply with her readers. Confessions of Nairobi Men: Book Two is not just a book—it’s a testament to Nairobi’s spirit, capturing the essence of its people and their shared experiences.

Whether you’re new to Joan Thatiah’s work or a longtime fan, this latest release is sure to leave you reflecting on life, love, and the complexities of human connection.

November is closing spooky season and beginning Christmas early with holiday movies and more. Do not miss out on this exciting adventure. Get yourself some popcorns and let’s dive in to what the cinemas have to offer this month:

1. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Will Be Released On November 8, 2024

Six juvenile delinquent siblings who inadvertently find themselves participating in the local church pageant during the holidays unleash chaos but they might just teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

2.Heretic

Will Be Released On November 8, 2024

Heretic is a horror thriller of two young missionaries who try to convert Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). However, the mission takes a sinister turn as Mr. Reed is actually far more dangerous than they could have anticipated. Will their faith help them make it out alive?

3.Small Things Like These

Will Be Released On November 8, 2024

Cillian Murphy is back after his previous movie Oppenheimer which hit the cinemas last year! Let’s take a look at what he has to offer this year.

Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy), a coal merchant living next to a convent. Furlong ends up discovering the dark secrets and disturbing things that happen inside the convent, leading him to confront the secrets of the Irish town of New Ross.

4.Red One

Will Be Released On November 10, 2024

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans star in this christmas comedy film where Dwayne Johnson head of security of the North Pole, and Chris Evans the infamous hacker and bounty hunter team up to save Santa Claus who has been kidnapped. Will they save him on time to save Christmas altogether?

5.Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point

Will Be Released On November 15, 2024

A family gathers on Christmas Eve for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. As the night wears on and tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends to claim the wintry suburb for her own.

6.Gladiator II

Will Be Released On November 22, 2024

With rage in Lucius’ heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people. Will he succeed? Let’s find out.

7.Wicked

Will Be Released On November 22, 2024

Wicked tells the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who has been misunderstood due to her green skin her whole life, but she forms a profound friendship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), who longs for popularity. Their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.

8.Moana 2

Will Be Released On November 27, 2024

Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) reunites with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and along with her crew, they go into the far seas of Oceania to break the curse of the god Nalo on the hidden island of Motufetu.

9.Maria

Will Be Released On November 27, 2024

Maria tells the story of real-life opera singer Maria Callas (played by Angelina Jolie), following the final years of her life.

In Tara Westover’s Educated she unlocks her memories and takes you on a roller coaster of her early life growing up in the Mormon culture.

Tara is the youngest of seven children born to Gene and LaRee Westover. .

At Buck Peak’s somewhere in Idaho, she looks over the princess, a mountain. She wonders what lies ahead past that. The only world she’s ever known off is that built by her family. Where seeking an education would lead them to be infiltrated by societies such as the Illuminati and forget the norms of Mormonism and dress as a tiny harlot while at that.

Funny thing is that Tara was allowed to drive and work at a certain grocery shop. It’s not until her elder brother Tyler, took an interest in wanting to seek an education outside from the little homeschooling that they had been taught by their mother, is when Tara also gained interest.

She recalls of how she would lie at the feet of Tyler in his room, listening to some of his music while he studied. The only texts that Tara had ever read was the Holy Bible and those of John Smith and other Mormon leaders.

Tyler passed his General Education Development (GED) test and went ahead to study at Brighton Young University (BYU) where Tara would equally follow suite years later.

Tara’s mother was the type who always stood by their husband. She was a midwife and also a herbalist. The family alongside with other Mormons did not believe in hospitals or modern medicine. The unveiling of several accidents including two road accidents, which left her mother recovering at the basement for months, Luke’s leg getting burnt and her father being blasted and most of his skin scarred, all these cases were treated at home.

A rift with Tara and her father began when one day her brother Shawn got an accident and instead of bringing him home to mother for treatment, she called an ambulance instead to the hospital.

However, Tara excels in her university education earning her Masters and PhD from Cambridge University.

Finally, she manages to break from the shell of her family. This was after exposing, the physical and emotional abuse that Shawn had subjected her too. Nobody believed aside from her brothers Richard, Tony and Tyler. Everyone else completely cut her off.

It is a story of strength and liberation. Seeking her own self, world, identity outside of the norms of Mormonism. Also a story of loss and grief as she struggled to accept that her own family chose to disown her instead of believe her. But most importantly it is a story of great courage and seeking better for oneself, an education.

A cacophony of transformation, metamorphosis, falsity and betrayal.