“Summer Reading” Picks

A novel: *Americanah* by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Follow the adventures of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who arrives in Philadelphia to study and discovers, through the eyes of others, that she is Black. Because before that, it was a question she had never asked herself—and one she might have set aside had American society not forced her to confront differences and inequalities. In the process, she also discovers that she is a woman—and that, once again, this seems to make a difference. But Ifemelu is a true fighter: a personality that blends Angela Davis and Beyoncé, boundless energy, and endless intelligence will make her a woman to be reckoned with. Warning: once you start Americanah, you won’t be able to put it down.

Folio – 9.90 euros.

An Essay: *Le cœur sur la table* by Victoire Tuaillon

Discover the star podcaster’s thought-provoking ideas and fascinating guests in the collection *Le cœur sur la table*. It explores masculinity, seduction, love, the division of labor, romantic myths, tenderness, parenthood, work, and power… Once you’ve devoured the book, don’t hesitate to leave it lying around so your partner, niece, friend, dad, the neighbor who drops by for drinks, your sister, or the campground manager can take a look. Just make sure to warn them that your copy is called “Come Back”!

Points – 9.65 euros.

A Comic Book: Simone Veil, the Immortal, by Bresson & Dufot

(Re)discover the incredible journey of Simone Veil, the architect of the abortion law, a leading figure in the European project, and a woman of conviction and action at the heart of most of the key advances in peace, society, and democracy over three decades. This graphic novel, with its gripping storyline and refined artwork, also offers a glimpse into a more intimate, sensitive, and deeply human side of Simone Veil. It is a valuable record of a woman who revealed so little about herself during her lifetime, yet remains so vivid in our collective memory.

MaraBulles – 22.95 euros.