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Wanderful Reads: Americanah

by Wanderful Team

#WanderfulReads is making its way through all the must-reads about travel, women in travel, and the world at large. Join us in December and January as we enjoy Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Americanah

Here’s Amazon’s description of the book:

A powerful, tender story of race and identity by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun.

Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion—for each other and for their homeland.

Here’s how it works:

Friday, December 4: Book is introduced. Let’s start reading! Purchase your copy of the book here to support Wanderful.

Throughout January: Wanderful women discuss the book in person in their local chapters.

Beginning of February: Announcement of our next book!

When are the book clubs meeting?

Click here to see the Wanderful chapters reading Americanah near you.

Sponsors: Get women travelers around the world to read your book

Are you an author or publisher? Our wanderful women are looking for interesting and inspiring books to read about travel, particularly women in travel. If you have a great book that you’d love to share with our community, consider sponsoring a travel book club session. Visit our partnerships page for more information!

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