The quarantine period in Kenya has recently been extended for an additional 21 days. If you are finding yourself with a lot of time on your hands, why not try reading books? Yes, put aside those electronics and re-discover the magic of books. Here are six books written by Kenyan authors that will keep you company during this pandemic.The River and the SourceThis is a book by Margaret Ogola. Margaret was a paediatrician who wrote 5 books before her untimely death in 2011. The River and the Source is a story about 4 generations of women and their lives and lessons. Margaret believed in preserving wisdom passed from her mother and grandmothers for female generations to come. The book was part of the Kenyan high school curriculum for several years.My First TimeWritten by Janet Mbugua, this book is about menstruation and the stigma behind it. Janet is a household name who used to be a news anchor but now fully focuses on women's empowerment which led her to write this book. The book features a balanced approach to menstruation by telling different stories and experiences of men and women living in different backgrounds.DrunkThis is a book by Jackson Biko also known as Bikozulu. Biko is a famous writer and blogger whose blog has quite a huge following. His book is about Larry who is a drunkard and has a bad relationship with his father. The book talks about Larry's substance abuse, failed relationships and the consequences of his actions.DustWritten by Yvonne Owuor, this book revolves around a family of 4 and a series of unfortunate events that happens to them. Yvonne is a Kenyan writer who won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2003 for one of her books. Her book depicts the effects of election violence experienced during the 2007 general elections in Kenya and the depth and complexity of human relations.Siku NjemaThis is a Swahili novel written by the late Ken Walibora. Ken was considered a Swahili language guru who came up with some vocabulary in the language before his untimely death in April this year. Siku Njema is a fictional account of a young Tanzanian man who is faced with family hardships since he was born out of wedlock to a mother who is a talented Taarab singer.A grain of wheatThis is a classic book that was released in 1967 written by a famous Kenyan author, Ngugi wa Thiong'o. In this book, Ngugi narrates the experiences of a village in Kenya a few days before Kenya gains independence from the British government. The novel spins around a village hero and how colonialism affected the villagers' lives and relationships.Photo by Christina Morillo