A Wonderful World of Books!
BEST REASONS TO VISIT CHEZ ALPHA BOOKS
Spend an afternoon in our bookstore, and suddenly you will find yourself wandering the streets of Bamako with a teenage Manthia Diawara as your guide, sipping a cup of green tea alongside a Japanese geisha, commiserating with the words of Mariama Ba or lurking about an English graveyard with a lovesick orphan called Pip.
At Chez Alpha Books, the intent is to promote multicultural literature that represents a range of human emotions and mirrors our triumphs and failures as a society. We aim to provide customers with titles that they know and love while also introducing them to talented writers from The Diaspora and international writers with whom they may not be familiar. At Chez Alpha, we believe that reading (or being read to!) enhances our understanding of the world around us, allowing us to share first-hand in the experiences of other cultures.
Just as we develop our ability to read, we must develop a passion for books. Chez Alpha Books is a place where the Anglophone and Francophone worlds come together to celebrate a love of reading. We invite you to join us!
Spend an afternoon in our bookstore, and suddenly you will find yourself wandering the streets of Bamako with a teenage Manthia Diawara as your guide, sipping a cup of green tea alongside a Japanese geisha, commiserating with the words of Mariama Ba or lurking about an English graveyard with a lovesick orphan called Pip.
At Chez Alpha Books, the intent is to promote multicultural literature that represents a range of human emotions and mirrors our triumphs and failures as a society. We aim to provide customers with titles that they know and love while also introducing them to talented writers from The Diaspora and international writers with whom they may not be familiar. At Chez Alpha, we believe that reading (or being read to!) enhances our understanding of the world around us, allowing us to share first-hand in the experiences of other cultures.
Just as we develop our ability to read, we must develop a passion for books. Chez Alpha Books is a place where the Anglophone and Francophone worlds come together to celebrate a love of reading. We invite you to join us!
The Other Black Girl
Now that it's on Hulu, read the book real fast and get that version as well. Twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Fed up with the isolation and microaggressions, she’s thrilled when Harlem-born and bred Hazel starts working in the cubicle beside hers. They’ve only just started comparing natural hair care regimens, though, when a string of uncomfortable events elevates Hazel to Office Darling, and Nella is left in the dust.
Then the notes begin to appear on Nella’s desk: LEAVE WAGNER. NOW.
It’s hard to believe Hazel is behind these hostile messages. But as Nella starts to spiral and obsess over the sinister forces at play, she soon realizes that there’s a lot more at stake than just her career.
A whip-smart and dynamic thriller and sly social commentary that is perfect for anyone who has ever felt manipulated, threatened, or overlooked in the workplace, The Other Black Girl will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last twist.
Then the notes begin to appear on Nella’s desk: LEAVE WAGNER. NOW.
It’s hard to believe Hazel is behind these hostile messages. But as Nella starts to spiral and obsess over the sinister forces at play, she soon realizes that there’s a lot more at stake than just her career.
A whip-smart and dynamic thriller and sly social commentary that is perfect for anyone who has ever felt manipulated, threatened, or overlooked in the workplace, The Other Black Girl will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last twist.
Encouraging Young Readers
A love of reading begins at a young age. Chez Alpha Books is always excited to welcome visits from primary and secondary schools committed to reinforcing the reading abilities of their students with a variety of activities that encourage their passion for books and learning through innovation. Games, art activities and theater are just a few of the ways we capture their minds and hearts while developing readers for life!
Schools interested in organizing a visit to Chez Alpha or a book fair at their school should contact 77 576 0784 or 33 820 6359
A love of reading begins at a young age. Chez Alpha Books is always excited to welcome visits from primary and secondary schools committed to reinforcing the reading abilities of their students with a variety of activities that encourage their passion for books and learning through innovation. Games, art activities and theater are just a few of the ways we capture their minds and hearts while developing readers for life!
Schools interested in organizing a visit to Chez Alpha or a book fair at their school should contact 77 576 0784 or 33 820 6359
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