Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun

'Manyika’s story about an elderly Nigerian woman is quiet, sophisticated and expands the canon of contemporary African literature into welcome new territory.' — Bernardine Evaristo, Booker Prize Winner

'...every character in this novel hides a vibrant, teeming inner world...reminds us of the value of indulgence and delight—in sex, in food, in company, and in reading.' — The New Statesman

'A thread of self- deprecating humor transforms what could have been a morbid meditation on aging into a tale of common humanity.' — The New Yorker

'One of the Brilliant Books That You Really Need To Read This Spring' — Buzzfeed

'Dr. Morayo Da Silva is one of the most memorable characters you are likely to encounter on the page – intelligent, indomitable, author and survivor of a large life.' — Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club

“In this gorgeous and finely crafted book...Sarah Manyika’s novel shows ordinary people at their best. Uplifting!' — Aminatta Forna, author of The Window Seat

'This remarkable novella contains multitudes. It is a story of aging; the wry, stately voice of Dr.Morayo gives us a Grand Old Heroine for our times: mischievous, wise, fallible, feisty, and above all, strong.' — Lavanya Sankaran, author of The Hope Factory

'This unforgettable novel narrated through an amazing polyphony of voices is a powerful
meditation on loss, memory, exile and loneliness. The characters in this novel will stay with you.' — E.C. Osondu, author of Voice of America

'A wonderfully constructed novel, always surprising and wrong- footing the reader at every turn and challenging one’s assumptions about the Other. Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun is a delightful multi-helical reading experience that speaks to our times in insightful and pleasantly understated ways.' — Brian Chikwava, author of Harare North

'From the instant you pick it up, you know that you will privy to the most intimate secrets. A beautiful, important new novel, and one that will continue to echo in a reader’s mind for a long time after.' — Peter Orner, author of Am I Alone Here?

'If aging be a lamp, then Morayo, the protagonist in Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to The Sun is a mesmerising glow. Astute, sensual, funny, and moving.' — NoViolet Bulawayo, author of We Need New Names