Hana Khan Carries On

Description

Hana Khan's family-run halal restaurant is on its last legs. So when a flashy competitor gets ready to open nearby, bringing their inevitable closure even closer, she turns to her anonymously-hosted podcast, and her lively and long-lasting relationship with one of her listeners, for advice. But a hate-motivated attack on their neighbourhood complicates the situation further, as does Hana's growing attraction for Aydin, the young owner of the rival business. Who might not be a complete stranger after all... A charmingly refreshing and modern love story, Uzma Jalaluddin's tale is humorously warm and filled with gorgeous characters you won't be able to forget. *Now in development for film with Mindy Kaling and Amazon Studios*

Uzma Jalaluddin grew up in a close knit, diverse neighbourhood in Toronto, Canada, and regularly attended events at her local mosque, even when her parents didn't make her. Today she teaches in a public high school, and writes 'Samosas and Maple Syrup', a parenting and culture column for The Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper. Her debut novel, Ayesha at Last, won the 2019 Hearst Big Books Award - Cosmopolitan's Book of the Year. Hana Khan Carries On is her second novel. @UzmaWrites

This enemies-to-lovers romance is fun, family-driven and heartfelt, like You've Got Mail if it revolved around rival restaurants in Toronto. * Washington Post, best romance novels of 2021 * Absolutely irresistible. I read the whole book in one sitting and cannot wait for more from Uzma Jalaluddin! * Sonya Lalli, author of Serena Singh Flips the Script * Cute, emotional, and ultimately joyful. A romance with a warm heart, one wrapped in the bonds of family and friendship, this book left me with a delighted smile on my face. * Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author * Charming, inclusive and delightfully appetizing * Reader's Digest Canada * A clever homage to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that you'll love, even if you never got round to reading the original. * Cosmopolitan, praise for Ayesha at Last * Compassionate, warm, and wholly satisfying * The Skinny, praise for Ayesha at Last * It's unpredictable, even if you've read Pride and Prejudice... love * O, The Oprah Magazine, praise for Ayesha at Last * A sparkling love story... The criss-crossing sub-plots - both gritty and comic - keep the pages turning, and make this a treat for fans of romance with extra bite. * Love Reading, praise for Ayesha at Last * Charming, heartwarming * Dazed, praise for Ayesha at Last * An enthralling adaptation of the classic Pride and Prejudice... Innovative, relevant and so very relatable... complete with cross-culture nuances, wit, humour and classic romance. A must read for Jane Austen fans. * Asian Image, praise for Ayesha at Last * This is the book I've been waiting for since my long-running Jane Austen obsession. Move over Darcy, Khalid's in town. * S. K. Ali, author of Saints and Misfits, praise for Ayesha at Last * An excellent modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. With humor and abundant cultural references, Jalaluddin cleverly illustrates the social pressures facing young Indian-Muslim adults. A highly entertaining tale of family, community, and romance. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, praise for Ayesha at Last * A lively and raucous story that mixes a zany cast of characters with a tightly wound plot... Delicious, adorable and entertaining. * Kirkus, starred review, praise for Ayesha at Last *