Two novels by Annie Ernaux under one cover. “Simple Passion” is an autobiographical novel about an obsession that can take over a woman in love. But can you hold on to the soul from destruction if the beautiful lover is not only unavailable, but also almost indifferent? “Shame” is a story about how our childhood affects us and how long, even after we’ve grown up, we carry its marks. Is it possible to refuse your past if it feels shameful and full of mistakes?