2020 may be many things by popular accounts, but it’s also the year we got to witness the arrival of lots of incredible books and talents here at OkadaBooks. We’re grateful to our amazing Authors, who continuously churn out great works, but even more to you, the Reader, because without you all that effort will all be for naught.
Without further ado, here are our Top 20 Bestsellers for the year 2020, as decided by YOU.
20. For Those Who Love Love by Adeboro Odunlami
Ever fantasized about a romantic proposal or wondered how to pull one off?
‘For Those Who Love Love’ is a compilation of cheesy fictional proposal stories (including, ‘How We Met’ sections) from 20 couples. Read More.
19. Crystal Clear by Dahl
A modern fairy-tale about a girl named Crystal who has known nothing but poverty and strives to rise above it and her other shortcomings after a billionaire takes an interest in her. Read More.
18. That ‘99 Love by Tomilola Adeyemo Coco
It is the year 1999 and Lola’s school life has been upturned by her Lecturer in a case of sexual harassment she may never win. Still, she is determined to work hard, do her best, and pass. Read More.
17. A Carnage Before Dawn by Ayomide Akinbode
The Prime Minister and the Finance Minister have just been abducted and their whereabouts unknown. The Premiers of the Northern and Western Region have been murdered by some senior military officers of the Army. The events of January 15, 1966, marked a turning point in the history of Nigeria and will forever go down as one of the nation’s most defining moments. Read More.
16. The Judge’s Secret by Amaka Azie
Justice Iyoma Haruna has always done her father’s bidding, an arranged marriage included. Though cries of nepotism now surround her judgeship, she’s vowed to prove herself worthy. Then, the one man who made her forget duty walks into her courtroom. The only man who knows her secret. Will one night of forbidden passion blow her life to bits? Read More.
15. 29, Single & Nigerian by NaijaSingleGirl
Edikan is naïve, materialistic, incredibly thirsty and bordering on delusional. This lady has nothing going for her and is completely unprepared for ‘adulting’. You would think the reverse would be the case, considering her background, but it turns out growing up in poverty doesn’t necessarily make you realistic. Read More.
14. Fatty Patty by Adanna Providence Chukwudi
In the recent world where there are beauty standards almost not conforming to hers, Patty losing her boyfriend and her job because of her plus size dealt a huge blow to her self esteem. Read More.
13. Still Waters by Osar Adeyemi
Tired of being the person everyone turned to for help, Tiwa felt it was about time her own life got sorted too. She had been a maid-of-honor more times than she cared to remember, and all she wanted now was to meet the ‘right’ man. Read More.
12. Dear Elona: Letters to my Friends, the Brides, and Brides-to-be by Joy Ehonwa
Dear Elona is a treasure trove for every woman thinking about relationships and marriage. Read More.
11. Being Married by Aziza Idris M.
After surviving a callous father, a heartless ex, and a pompous stranger, Saima must fight to survive in an unkind world. And in her quest for a new life, being married isn’t an option it is a necessity. Until she met a man that taught her that she hasn’t seen them all. Read More.
10. Billionaire Heiress of Lasgidi by Tomilola Adeyemo Coco
When her grandma dies, this sunshine discovers she’s the daughter of billionaire Tokunbo Carew. Her life has just changed drastically. Read More.
9. Hubby and Wifey Checklist by Ocholi & Julia Okutepa
There are questions we must ask in life before we hand the rest of our lives to an experience with someone else. This book unveils what they are. Read More.
8. Mutual Cumming by Ocholi Okutepa
Both spouses deserve to be satisfied. Both of you deserve the joy of having a climax. This is achievable. If it were not, God would not put us in marriage and put the desire in us. Read More.
7. Till Death do us Part by Ocholi Okutepa
A Mentality Guide for the Married, a Masterclass for the Single. Read More.
6. Purposefully by Emmanuel Iren
Purpose is that one thing for which we were created, and at which we must succeed at, otherwise, nothing else we succeed at will count. Read More.
5. Help, I’m in Love! By Ocholi Okutepa
Whether you are single and not in a relationship, or you actually have a committed one or are engaged, courting or married, you will find this book helpful. Read More.
4. The Warrior Mom by Tomi Adisa
The Warrior Moms Prayer Devotional for children is a prayer book written to inspire, instruct and equip mothers to arise and cover their children in prayers. Read More.
3. Marital Release by Ocholi Okutepa
These prayers are designed first of all to make you pray rightly based on God’s word and to receive the result of your prayers. It also deals with fear, anxiety and all the negative emotions projected at you by the devil as far as the issue of getting married is concerned. Read More.
2. Knowing God’s Will for Marriage by Ocholi Okutepa
Single people want to know and be in God’s will. The understanding is that being in ‘God’s will’ is being in the secure place and ensuring that mistakes do not happen. Read More.
1. Dating Intelligently by Laju Iren
Dating is the time to love Intelligently, marriage is the time to love blindly. Whether you’re single or dating, this is your common guide to courtship. Scripture founded, common sense laced and Holy Spirit Inspired. Read More.
How many of these awesome books did you read this year? Do tell in the comments.
I read two of them by my favourite writer Tomilola Adeyemo
None. Will do better this year.
That’s the spirit!