Celebrating America 250: Intersecting Gazes 

Bonjour les ami.e.s!

This weekend marks a truly historic milestone: America’s 250th anniversary. To honor this momentous occasion and celebrate the deep, complex history shared between the Francophone world and the United States, we are thrilled to unveil a very special curation: our America 250: Regards Croisés collection.

Whether you are looking to dive into profound historical reflections or want to celebrate the long weekend with some fantastic French reading, we have something special waiting for you.

📚 Featured Spotlight: America 250: Regards Croisés

(Intersecting Gazes on the American Experiment)

We have brought together some of our essential texts in French that explore, critique, and imagine America—both from the outside looking in and from the inside out. Dive into the collection through four distinct lenses:

• The Non-Fiction Observers: Dive into powerful socio-political analyses and histories. This section pairs the foundational political theory of Alexis de Tocqueville with the sharp, essential insights of modern contemporary figures like Rama Yade, whose years embedded in American institutions allow her to dissect modern society from the inside out. Alongside them, discover critical historical perspectives with the French translation of Howard Zinn’s Une histoire populaire des États-Unis (A People's History of the United States).
• The Canonical Voices: To understand the fabric of American life, we return to the native giants who defined the literary landscape. This shelf features definitive French translations of iconic American authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Mark Twain, and John Steinbeck, capturing the raw grit and enduring cultural struggles of the nation.
• The Transatlantic Lens: Discover contemporary fiction and non-fiction exploring American characters and settings, written by celebrated U.S.-based Francophone authors like Abdourahman Waberi, Marc Levy, Alain Mabanckou, Catherine Cusset, and Victor Dixen.
• Our Local Cornerstone: A special piece of this collection belongs to our very own local Mid-Atlantic Francophone authors! Explore regional history through André Colombat’s Les Réfugiés français du Maryland, dive into the evocative prose of Carole Geneix, Pierre Messali, and Pauline Mouhanna Karroum, or discover the striking poetic reflections of Ali Akkache.

⚽ World Cup Fever & 10% Off Everything!

To make this historic weekend a bit sweeter, we are offering a 10% discount on absolutely everything, all weekend long (Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th).

You can use the discount to explore our New Arrivals, browse our updated Déjà-lu Used Books section, or catch the wave of World Cup excitement! We are celebrating as four Francophone countries—France, Morocco, Canada, and Belgium—officially head into the Round of 16. Grab the perfect read from our World Cup 2026 FOOT Collection to match the tournament energy.

☀️ Fresh Summer New Arrivals

Literature | French Learning Resources | Easy(er) to Read | For Kids | For Teens | BDs & Graphic Novels | Gifts

Preview	Title & Details	Price	Action
	SWAN - TOME 1 Par l'autrice des phénomènes Captive et Lakestone	$30.98	View
	SUPERHOTE	$14.48	View
	A NOS VIES IMPARFAITES	$14.98	View
	D'AUTRES PRINTEMPS	$32.48	View
	LE FOOTBALL	$14.48	View
	SAMI ET JULIE CE1 - 5 HISTOIRES 100% JULIE	$25.48	View
	LES GRANDES GRANDES VACANCES TOME 01 Drôle de guerre	$18.98	View
	LES ENFANTS DE LA RESISTANCE - TOME 10 La guerre n'est pas finie	$22.98	View

🔄 Refresh Your Bookshelf: The Déjà-lu Program

Bonjour Books DC carries a fantastic selection of gently used (déjà lu) books for all ages. Have books in excellent condition and need more space on your shelves? Trade them in for same-day store credit, or donate them to a good home! As a small, indie bookstore, we are deeply grateful for your book donations.

Looking to bring more books or visit at a different time? Contact us to schedule an appointment: bonjourbooksdc@gmail.com, or find out more on our Book Trade-Ins and Donations Page.

From contemporary Francophone novels to summer French workbooks to help your child keep up their language skills, we look forward to helping you find your next great read.

See you this weekend,

— Jennifer & the Bonjour Books Amazing Team: Melissa, Sabrina, and Stéphanie