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                        Born and raised in France to Moroccan immigrants, Amine discovers at his father’s funeral cassette tapes that he had sent home to his own father in Morocco, recounting his life, loves, work in the mines and factories of France. Amine comes to know his father for the first time through these tapes as in life he had been silent, distant, a stranger really. A beautiful tribute from a son to his father, and a window into the life of the “30 glorieuses” in post-war French reconstruction years and...

Don't haved a Valentine during this season of amour!?! Fall in love with an author instead!  We thought it would be fun to set you up with some eligible authors because a good one is alreays ready to sweep you off your feet.  Bonus: a literary crush is always acceptable, no matter your relationship status. Below are the authors who make us swoon with their similes, melt our hearts with their metaphors, and otherwise set our hearts aflutter.  Who will you fall for this Valentine's day!?   

Thank you so much to Binkady-Emmanuel Hié for sharing with our sold-out crowd the story behind his Visibles! —a tribute to 40 Black French historical figures—politicians, generals, musicians, poets and more —whose incredible accomplishments most of us have never heard of —until now!Just a few examples:Casimir Fidèle, a former slave who became a Master Chef, hôtelier and real estate mogul.Alice Mathieu-Dubois, daughter of a freed slave from Guyane, she was the first Black Frenchwoman to become a doctor.Jean Baptiste Belley-a slave from Gorée, Senegal who purchased his freedom and became the first Black Deputé Député, and part of the délégation...

Bonne Année! I can't believe another year has gone by at Bonjour Books. But then time goes so quickly when you're working as hard and having as much fun as we do. Flip through to see just a few favorite moments from 2023 (that we were able to capture in photos--and there were so many more!). MERCI POUR 2023, BONNE ANNÉE 2024! by Bonjour Books DC

Gift Idea! Idée Cadeau!A GIFT by a LOCAL AUTHOR purchased from a LOCAL INDIE BOOKSTORE = Reeeeally good Christmas Karma!!From romance to murder mysteries to autobiographies —there are so many styles and genres to choose from!Swipe to see a few—and find them all at the store! Plus photos from last week’s very special session of our advanced French book club. The selected book (nominated by a club member!) was Carole Geneix’s Manhattan Palace.Today we are also especially excited to share Togolese author Kevin-Alex’s brand new romance “Rendez-vous avec le Destin”. Join us for a book talk with Kevin on JANUARY...