The Audio Book Club Reads Americanah

This month, Dan Kois, Jamelle Bouie, and Emily Bazelon discuss Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel about two Nigerians who migrate west: Ifemelu to America, and Obinze to London. Is the romance between these two star-crossed lovers convincing? Do the novel’s sharp-edged takes on race in America detract by seeming too much like a series of blog posts? And what does that title mean, exactly? Listen along! Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This summer’s buzziest book club read: The Mueller report

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‘Americanah’ Wins Inaugural One Book, One New York Reading Program

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It’s Swing Time for the Audio Book Club

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The Audio Book Club Gets Tangled Up in Blue

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The Audio Book Club Gets Shrill

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The Audio Book Club Hangs Out With the Girls

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