Americanah - A novel - First edition

Aug 25, 2026

Americanah is a work of fiction centered on immigration, displacement, and the search for belonging. The narrative follows experiences of immigrants and refugees, with a focus on Nigerian characters navigating life across the United States and England. It also explores national and cultural identity through themes of diaspora, adaptation, and relationships shaped by movement between countries. The book is issued in print and electronic formats and includes a structured multi-part chapter layout.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages528

Reading Time13 h 33 min

AccessFree to download

Part 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Part 4

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Part 5

Chapter 42

Part 6

Chapter 43

Part 7

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Chapter 47

Chapter 48

Chapter 49

Chapter 50

Chapter 51

Chapter 52

Chapter 53

Chapter 54

Chapter 55

Acknowledgments

A Note About the Author

THIS IS A BORZOI BOOK PUBLISHED BY ALFRED A. KNOPF AND ALFRED A. KNOPF CANADA Copyright © 2013 by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, Inc., New York, and in Canada by Alfred A. Knopf Canada, a division of Random House of Canada Limited, Toronto. [www.aaknopf.com](www.aaknopf.com) [www.randomhouse.ca](www.randomhouse.ca) Knopf, Borzoi Books, and the colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc. Knopf Canada and colophon are trademarks. A portion of this work previously published in The New Yorker (March 18, 2013) . Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi,[date] Americanah : a novel / Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.—First edition. pages cm 1. Immigrants—Fiction. 2. Refugees—Fiction. 3. Nigerians—United States—Fiction. 4. Nigerians—England—Fiction. 5. Nigeria—Fiction I. Title. PR9387.9.A34354A 44 2013 823′.92—dc23 2012043875 Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi,[date] Americanah / Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Issued also in electronic format. eISBN: 978-0-345-80746-5 I. Title. PR9387.9.A34354A64 2013 823′.92 C2012-904521-7 This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author ’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Jacket design by Abby Weintraub v3.1 This book is for our next generation, ndi na-abia n’ iru: Toks, Chisom, Amaka, Chinedum, Kamsiyonna, andArinze. To my father in this, his eightieth year. And, as always, for Ivara. Contents Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Part 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Part 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Part 4 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Part 5 Chapter 42 Part 6 Chapter 43 Part 7 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50 Chapter 51 Chapter 52 Chapter 53 Chapter 54 Chapter 55 Acknowledgments A Note About the Author Other Books by This Author Part 1

FAQs

What themes does Americanah focus on?

Americanah centers on immigration, refugees, and the lived experience of Nigerian characters across different countries. It examines identity and belonging through their transitions between the United States and England.

Which locations are highlighted in the book’s subject listing?

The catalog subjects include Nigerians in the United States and Nigerians in England, along with broader references to Nigeria and the concept of refugees and immigrants.

How is the novel organized structurally?

The contents list a multi-part structure with chapters grouped under Parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, followed by acknowledgments and author notes.

Aug 25, 2026

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