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Meet the Author

Meet the Author

Attention book lovers! Come meet Hampton Roads author Ndirangu Githaiga on Wed., Nov. 10 from 3-5pm at Gather in Virginia Beach. A native of Kenya, world traveler and critical care physician, his...

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Now Available “Ten Thousand Rocks”

Now Available “Ten Thousand Rocks”

Newly released “Ten Thousand Rocks,” Ndirangu Githaiga’s second book is set in coastal Virginia and is already making waves. Favorable reviews are coming in for the book now available on Amazon.com....

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REVIEWS

The People of Ostrich Mountain

Reader’s Favorite

“. . . Powerful and absorbing, this novel is a must-read for its vivid depictions and literary relevance.”

LoveReading, UK

“This is a book you can relax into, a family and friendship story that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and would highly recommend.”

BookLife Reviews (Editor’s Pick)

“Githaiga introduces readers to a bevy of memorable characters that are so skillfully drawn that they effortlessly leap off the page and into readers’ hearts.”

The Booklife Prize, Critic’s Report

“This excellent historical novel offers a vivid, multigenerational portrait of a Kenyan family. With literary prowess and great authenticity, the author explores both the triumphs and challenges faced by individuals who continue to carry the scars of colonialism.”

Ten Thousand Rocks

Readers’ Favorite

“Readers who enjoy dramatic stories will thoroughly enjoy this book.”

LoveReading UK Review

“. . . a well-written story with realistic and relatable characters throughout.”

San Francisco Book Review

“‘Ten Thousand Rocks’ is written well and the characters are very closely intertwined into the story . . . a book that will make you think about life, its choices, and the important things that surround you each day.”

BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick

“A moving testament to the importance of our connections to each other, ‘Ten Thousand Rocks’ illuminates how adversity can spur resilience in life and in love.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Githaiga, a practicing physician, is a shrewd writer who contrasts the sterility of the medical world with the messiness of human emotion.”