Adichie's powerful novel follows Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who travels to America for university and discovers what it means to be Black in a country obsessed with race. Through Ifemelu's experiences as an African immigrant and her blog about race in America, Adichie crafts a brilliant exploration of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the immigrant experience. A masterful work that illuminates the nuances of race, culture, and what it means to find home across continents.

Why We Picked It: Because Adichie brings essential perspectives to conversations about race and identity in America. Her unflinching examination of how immigration, race, and culture intersect offers insights that are both deeply personal and universally relevant, told with wit, intelligence, and profound humanity.

Details: • Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 4, 2014 • ISBN: 0307455920