The Nairobi Reader is a monthly literary and cultural magazine published by The Nairobi Bookshelf. Each issue of the magazine features select creative, critical and reflective writings published on the Bookshelf website in the preceding month. Other unsolicited or commissioned pieces and responses may be included in an issue. A special issue of the magazine is published from time to time. Such special issues focus on specific subjects or thematic areas, informed by literary trends, readers’ interests and editorial assessment. The magazine is available for free download on the Bookshelf website. Plans are under way to offer print copies for ease of reference and to add to your library archive.