The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie—internationally acclaimed author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists comes The Thing Around Your Neck—a luminous short story collection brimming with insight, empathy, and unforgettable characters.

In twelve captivating stories, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the ties that bind families and lovers, the pain of separation, and the longing for home. With grace and power, she weaves together narratives set in both Nigeria and the United States, mapping the emotional terrain of cultural collision, identity, and hope.

Each story stands alone yet resonates with universal themes of connection, alienation, and resilience, revealing how ordinary lives are shaped by extraordinary circumstances and the complexities of modern migration.

Features:

• Themes: Family, migration, cultural identity, belonging
• Genre: Literary Fiction, Short Stories
• Reading Level: Adult & Young Adult; evocative and accessible prose
• Unique Selling Points: Twelve interlinked stories, international acclaim, emotional wisdom
• Bonuses: Reading group guide, author Q&A

Praise:

• “Indelible characters who jump off the page and into your head and heart.” — USA Today
• “Dazzling, searing, and profound.” — The Guardian

About the Author:

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a multi-award-winning author whose works, including Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, have earned global acclaim for their wisdom, humanity, and storytelling brilliance.

Related Reads:

• Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Experience the emotional depth and cross-cultural insight of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s The Thing Around Your Neck—a collection that redefines what it means to belong.