![]() Entering adulthood, they go in different directions: Subhash goes to America to pursue a degree in science while Udayan gets involved in the Naxalite rebellion. This book is the story of two brothers who grow up inseparable in Calcutta. Jhumpa Lahiri’s writing explores many of the same themes as Americanah – immigration, separation of families across continents and time, family, and love. In the meantime, try out some of these suggestions for readers who loved Americanah as much as I did: Americanah is being made into a movie starring David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o so other fans of the book have that to look forward to. Adichie’s writing is profoundly empathetic and beautiful. ![]() Fifteen years later Ifemelu returns to Nigeria and grapples with the changes that have occurred in her country and within herself as she reunites with her homeland and with Obinze. Their story spreads out across continents and societies and touches upon issues of race and class and loss and belonging. In this incredible novel, two young Nigerian lovers, Ifemelu and Obinze, are separated when Ifemelu immigrates to America and Obinze is unable to follow. She is obsessed with books and hiking in equal measure and she’d be happy to show you pictures on her iPhone of her two dogs. Follow her on Twitter fell completely in love with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie last year after reading her incredible book Americanah. ![]() ![]() Valerie is a book-ish, outdoors-y, burger-eating, beer-drinking scientist from Pittsburgh, PA. This is a guest post from Valerie Michael. ![]()
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