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Hana Khan Carries on

Uzma Jalaluddin

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One of Amazon's Best Romances of the Month!

For fans of "You've Got Mail," a young woman juggles pursuing her dream job in radio while helping her family compete with the new halal restaurant across the street, in this sparkling new rom-com by the author of Ayesha at Last.

Sales are slow at Three Sisters Biryani Poutine, the only halal restaurant in the close-knit Golden Crescent neighborhood of Toronto. Hana waitresses there part time, but what she really wants is to tell stories on the radio. If she can just outshine her fellow intern at the city radio station, she may have a chance at landing a job. In the meantime, Hana pours her thoughts and dreams into a podcast, where she forms a lively relationship with one of her listeners. But soon she'll need all the support she can get: a new competing restaurant, a more upscale halal place, is about to open in the Golden Crescent, threatening her mother's restaurant.

When her mysterious aunt and her teenage cousin arrive from India for a surprise visit, they draw Hana into a long-buried family secret. A hate-motivated attack on their neighborhood complicates the situation further, as does Hana's growing attraction for Aydin, the young owner of the rival restaurant--who might not be a complete stranger after all.

As life on the Golden Crescent unravels, Hana must learn to use her voice, draw on the strength of her community and decide what her future should be.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Berkley Books
  • Publish Date: Apr 13rd, 2021
  • Pages: 368
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.40in - 1.20in - 0.65lb
  • EAN: 9780593336366
  • Categories: Humorous - GeneralWomenRomance - Multicultural & Interracial

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About the Author

Uzma Jalaluddin is a teacher and also writes a funny parenting column named 'Samosas and Maple Syrup' for the Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper. Her debut novel is Ayesha at Last.

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Critics’ reviews

Praise for this book

"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

"Hana Khan Carries On is a sweet and satisfying retelling of 'You've Got Mail' and 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

"This enemies-to-lovers romance is fun, family-driven and heartfelt."--Washington Post

"Jalaluddin follows Ayesha at Last with another charming contemporary romance, which maintains a fun, energetic mood while tackling serious themes of prejudice."--Publishers Weekly

"A delicious treat filled with South Asian fervor and Canadian heart."--Kirkus Reviews

"The clever and independent protagonist, large cast of vivid characters, strong family ties, and satisfying enemies-to-lovers trope all have the feel of a classic remake and will thoroughly delight readers looking for modern Indian Muslim representation in a love story that hits real-life issues on the way to a very satisfying conclusion."--Booklist

"Packed with emotion, this romance is also a beautifully written coming-of-age story about a first-generation immigrant. Hana is a relatable, flawed narrator, and the other characters are complex, nuanced, and well-developed. The story is intricately plotted, with dramatic, often heartwrenching scenes that build to a satisfying, realistic conclusion.... Readers won't be able to put this Own Voices Muslim romance down."--Library Journal (starred review)

"This [book] brings warmth and sizzle in spades."--Elle Canada