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J.M. Coetzee - This novel, set in post-apartheid South Africa, tells the story of David Lurie, a university professor who loses everything and seeks refuge with his daughter in the countryside.

Jean Rhys - This prequel to Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre' reimagines the life of Bertha Mason, who is portrayed as a misunderstood and sympathetic character in the context of colonialism and postcolonial racial relations.

Wole Soyinka - This play is based on a real incident that took place in Nigeria during British colonial rule: the conflict between duty to the dead king and colonial law when the King's horseman is prevented from ritual suicide.

Tsitsi Dangarembga - This novel focuses on the story of Tambudzai, a young girl in post-colonial Zimbabwe, who yearns for education and a better life amidst gender and racial discrimination.

Arundhati Roy - Roy's debut novel concerns fraternal twins Rahel and Estha, who are affected by the laws governing their caste system, communism, and the Keralan Syrian Christian way of life in postcolonial India.

George Lamming - The novel's protagonist, G, grows up in a Barbadian village and becomes gradually aware of the social and racial inequalities that define his reality, reflecting the broader colonial experience of the West Indies.

Jhumpa Lahiri - A collection of nine short stories, each delving into the experiences of Indian immigrants, particularly their struggles with identity, communication, and relationships within the context of diaspora.

Toni Morrison - The novel examines the life of Sethe, a former slave who has been haunted by her past, particularly by the ghost of her dead baby daughter. It's a representation of the psychological impact and legacy of slavery.

Gabriel García Márquez - This novel tells the multi-generational story of the Buendía family. It's a chronicle of life in the fictional town of Macondo, Colombia, and is considered a seminal work of magical realism.

Frantz Fanon - This non-fiction book is a psychological and philosophical analysis of the dehumanizing effects of colonization upon individuals and nations. It's a foundational work for postcolonial studies.

Salman Rushdie - This novel tells the story of Saleem Sinai, born at the stroke of midnight at the exact moment of India's independence. The narrative explores India's transition from British colonialism to independence and the partition of India.

Sam Selvon - Through the narrative of West Indian immigrants in 1950s London, this novel explores the themes of exile and belonging, using a distinctively humorous and lyrical style.

Chinua Achebe - The story is about Okonkwo, an Igbo man who is determined to improve his social status within his community. As he works to achieve this, his life becomes disrupted by the arrival of European colonizers.

Tayeb Salih - This is the story of a young man who returns to Sudan after years of study in Europe and encounters Mustafa Sa'eed, a man whose past experiences and philosophies challenge his own understanding of cultural identity.