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Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorites Reads from April through June 2025In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2025.
Our shared top reads:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
This American Woman by Zarna Garg
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
Abigail & Alexa save the Wedding by Lian Dolan
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
The Names by Florence Knapp
The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosb...2025-07-281h 01
Wild Precious LifeDetective Aunty with Uzma JalaluddinUzma Jalaluddin is a critically acclaimed and bestselling novelist, playwright, public speaker and teacher. She writes authentic, nuanced and entertaining stories about Muslims, South Asians, and Canadians and is the author of DETECTIVE AUNTY, MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA, THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING, HANA KHAN CARRIES ON, and AYESHA AT LAST, as well as her first play, THE RISHTA. Her novels have been optioned for film and television by Amazon Studios and Mindy Kaling. In today’s episode, Annmarie welcomes Uzma back to talk about how to write a mystery, how to revise a book, and how to walk in...2025-06-1756 min
Q with Tom PowerHow writing about love is similar to writing about murderBestselling romance writer Uzma Jalaluddin is switching gears. Her new novel, “Detective Aunty,” is a murder mystery, set in a fictional neighbourhood in Scarborough, Ont. Uzma joins Tom Power to talk about the overlap between writing a romance and a “cozy” murder mystery, how writing about love is similar to writing about murder, and why she always wanted to write a mystery.2025-06-0921 min
BookspoSeason Three, Episode 6: Uzma JalaluddinWorlds collide in the latest BOOKSPO, in which Uzma Jalaluddin contemplates her pivot from romance writing to crime fiction. Or was it actually a pivot after all? It turns out that Jalaluddin’s history with crime fiction goes way back, to her own voracious reading as a teen, and even further—to her grandfather’s library in India, which included the novels of Agatha Christie. How did one of Christie’s best known works, THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD, inspire DETECTIVE AUNTY, set admidst a Muslim community in modern day Toronto? How was Jalaluddin inspired by her mother’s...2025-05-2828 min
Mawadab Podcast#19 : [ENG] Ayesha At Last, histoire d'un succès : Uzma Jalaluddin nous dit tout ! 🧡 ÉPISODE SPÉCIAL : À la rencontre d'Uzma Jalaluddin, l'autrice de Ayesha at Last 🧡💭 Et si Orgueil et Préjugés se déroulait aujourd’hui, dans une communauté musulmane de Toronto ? Dans cet épisode, Uzma Jalaluddin nous parle de son roman à succès Ayesha at Last, une comédie romantique pleine d’esprit, d'humour et d'amour.🧡 On discute de ses inspirations, de sa vie d'autrice, de la représentation dans la littérature, et bien sûr… d’amour 💕 ! Entre humour, foi et quête de soi, Uzma nous raconte les coulisses de l'écriture d'Ayesha at Last et ce que cela...2025-05-2357 min
One Bright BookEpisode #35: O Pioneers! by Willa CatherWelcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Dorian, Frances, and Rebecca as they discuss O PIONEERS! by Willa Cather, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in early June. Want to support the show? Visit us at Bookshop.org or click on the links below and buy some books! Books mentioned: 2025-04-291h 06
Mawadab Podcast#17 : AYESHA AT LAST, d'Uzma Jalaluddin, ENFIN EN FRANÇAIS !🎉 AYESHA AT LAST, de Uzma Jalaluddin, le best-seller inspiré d’Orgueil et Préjugés enfin en français (et c'est chez Mawadab) ! TROPES : Mariage arrangé - Ennemies to Lovers - Proximité forcée - Smut Free - Opposites Attract… LE RÉSUMÉ :Ayesha Shamsi a renoncé à ses rêves de poésie pour un emploi stable de professeure, afin de rembourser ses dettes. Célibataire à 27 ans, sa famille s’inquiète de son destin et lui rappelle sans cesse que sa jeune, belle et riche cousine, Hafsa, est sur le point de se marier...2025-04-2604 min
Mawadab Podcast#17 : AYESHA AT LAST, de Uzma Jalaluddin, ENFIN EN FRANÇAIS ! 🎉 🎉 AYESHA AT LAST, de Uzma Jalaluddin, le best-seller inspiré d’Orgueil et Préjugés enfin en français (et c'est chez Mawadab) ! 🎉🧡 TROPES : Mariage arrangé - Ennemies to Lovers - Proximité forcée - Smut Free - Opposites Attract…📖 LE RÉSUMÉ :Ayesha Shamsi a renoncé à ses rêves de poésie pour un emploi stable de professeure, afin de rembourser ses dettes. Célibataire à 27 ans, sa famille s’inquiète de son destin et lui rappelle sans cesse que sa jeune, belle et riche cousine, Hafsa, est sur le point de se marier. Mais Ayesha...2025-04-2507 min
Theology of Film - Interpreting and Applying Hollywood’s Modern-Day ParablesFinding Nemo and the Bonds that Transform UsIn this episode of Theology of Film, hosts Ryan and Laura dive into Pixar's 'Finding Nemo.' They discuss the contrast between living in fear versus living freely, how community and teamwork are essential to growth, and the transformation experienced by both Marlin and Nemo. Additionally, they share personal reflections and actionable steps drawn from this episode's Scripture passage, highlighting the importance of reaching out for help and supporting others.
Discussed Passage
Ecclesiastes 4:9-11
Mentioned in This Episode
Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg (book)
Pemberley Ranch by Ja...2025-02-2843 min
Jackie's Books PodcastHoliday Books for YouGet your copy of "Three Holidays and a Wedding" by Uzma Jalalduddin by and Marissa Stapley here: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Holidays-Wedding-Uzma-Jalaluddin/dp/0593543912/ Get your copy of "My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories" here: https://www.amazon.com/My-True-Love-Gave-Me/dp/1250059313 Get your copy of "A Winter in New York: A Novel" by Josie Silver here: https://www.amazon.com/Winter-New-York-Novel-ebook/dp/B0BSKTT3FV/ Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/ Unt...2024-12-2607 min
Jackie's Books PodcastHoliday Books for YouGet your copy of "Three Holidays and a Wedding" by Uzma Jalalduddin by and Marissa Stapley here: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Holidays-Wedding-Uzma-Jalaluddin/dp/0593543912/ Get your copy of "My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories" here: https://www.amazon.com/My-True-Love-Gave-Me/dp/1250059313 Get your copy of "A Winter in New York: A Novel" by Josie Silver here: https://www.amazon.com/Winter-New-York-Novel-ebook/dp/B0BSKTT3FV/ Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/ Until next time!2024-12-2607 min
Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 7: Much Ado about UzmaIn this episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Uzma Jalaluddin to chat about her books Much Ado About Nada, Ayesha at Last, & Hana Khan Carries On. Uzma also talks about being a teacher and teases an upcoming project. Uzma is one of Amani’s favorite Muslim romance authors.2024-12-1440 min
To The Moon, AllisonTO THE MOON, ALLISON with romance author NOREEN MUGHEESTHE MIS-ARRANGEMENT OF SANA SAEED
“A refreshing and hilarious rom-com . . . Uzma Jalaluddin fans will want to check this out.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Mughees deftly depicts Muslim culture . . . A captivating romance.”
—Library Journal
“The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed is a perfectly sweet read for Jane Austen fans who love an immersive, heartwarming retelling! Noreen Mughees has a fresh and modern voice, and her take on the star-crossed childhood sweethearts turned grown-up, complicated love triangle is delightful. You'll be Team Daniel from the moment he appears on the page.”
—Zoe York, New York Times bestselling author
“A beautiful heartwarming story of second chances, friendship...2024-01-2243 min
Hearts & DaggersEp. 53: Podcasters (None of This Is True + Hana Khan Carries On)Summary: Let’s get meta, friends! Today, Holly and Devin talk through books with podcasters as the protagonists. They use this podcast medium to dig into the value of podcasting and the way that an audio medium impacts our lives, for better and for much, much worse. Due to its growing popularity in the last decade - true crime for Holly and comedy/science for Devin - podcasts are more and more featured in books and as podcasters themselves, our hosts are all for it. They’ll stop saying “podcast” so much now… Topics Discussed: The Dagger...2024-01-1654 min
Relaxing ReadsUzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley - Three Holidays and a WeddingIn our latest read, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss “Three Holidays and a Wedding” a team effort from authors, Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley. As strangers and seatmates Maryam and Anna fly to Toronto over the holidays — Maryam to her sister's impromptu wedding, and Anna to meet her boyfriend's wealthy family for the first time—neither expect that severe turbulence will scare them into confessing their deepest hopes and fears to one another. They end up being forced to delay those holiday plans thanks to a Snowmageddon scenario… and land at a quirky inn on the outskirts of Snow Fall...2023-12-2141 min
Fifty Percent'Three Holidays and a Wedding' by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa StapleyFor their final book club of the year, Katey and Abigail read "Three Holidays and a Wedding" by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley, a delightfully chaotic book. Other topics include Nokia brick phone games, private jet YouTube, the wondrous infrastructure of Snow Falls, "Hotel California" and Texas weather woes. Happy holidays!
Buy the book2023-12-201h 00
House of CrouseTOM WILSON + UZMA JALALUDDIN + MARISSA STAPLEYOn the Saturday December 16, 2023 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we get to know Tom Wilson. He is a Canadian music legend, famed storyteller and visual artist. Wilson’s memoir, “Beautiful Scars” reveals the impact of discovering his Indigenous heritage after a chance encounter with a stranger caused him to question everything he had always known about his past.
As a musician he has won the Polaris Prize, Juno Awards, and has certified gold and platinum records. His song writing has seen his works recorded by and with artists such as: Sarah McLachlan, Jason Isbell, Colin James, Lucinda Williams, Mavis Staple...2023-12-1738 min
The Richard Crouse Show PodcastTOM WILSON + UZMA JALALUDDIN + MARISSA STAPLEYOn the Saturday December 16, 2023 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we get to know Tom Wilson. He is a Canadian music legend, famed storyteller and visual artist. Wilson’s memoir, “Beautiful Scars” reveals the impact of discovering his Indigenous heritage after a chance encounter with a stranger caused him to question everything he had always known about his past. As a musician he has won the Polaris Prize, Juno Awards, and has certified gold and platinum records. His song writing has seen his works recorded by and with artists such as: Sarah McLachlan, Jason Isbell, Colin James, Lucind...2023-12-1738 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingBumper November Bonus EpisodeIn today's Bumper November Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles. After which, Bianca is joined by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley, co-authors of Three Holidays and a Wedding. They discuss the differences in approach in writing a collaborative project rather than a solo one; the benefits of writing genre-fiction when it comes to creating an outline, and the importance of an outline in a collaborative process; the idea of tackling hard subjects, but with the promise of a 'happily ever after'; and the shift in the tone and s...2023-11-272h 06
Ink in Your VeinsEp. 394: Reclaim Your Brain From Social Media with Uzma JalaluddinIs it possible? Should we even try to detox from social media? What effect does it have on our writing if we do? Uzma Jalaluddin is the author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On. A high school teacher, she is also a Toronto Star columnist and a contributor to The Atlantic. Her first novel was optioned for film by Pascal Pictures and her second novel was optioned for film by Kaling International and Amazon Studios. She lives in Toronto with her family. Learn more online uzmajalaluddin.com. Much Ado About Nada is her most recent...2023-11-1038 min
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The Meet Cute BookPodUzma Jalaluddin & Friends, an Author PanelToday, we have the recording of our delightful panel celebrating the launch of Uzma Jalaluddin’s latest book, Much Ado About Nada, with Uzma, Sahar Jahani, and Ausma Zehanat Khan!
This conversation was wide ranging and a lot of fun. Our panelists talk about writing process, book to film adaptations, growing up with a lack of industry representation, being ambitious Muslim women, and then take audience questions and face a lighting round of tough choices like which is your favorite Jane Austen adaptation? (Becca's is the 1995 BBC Pride & Prejudice.)2023-06-2155 min
Books and BobaAuthor Chat w/ Uzma JalaluddinFor this author chat, we talk to Uzma Jalaluddin about her latest contemporary romance Much Ado about Nada, a contemporary adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion taking place in a Muslim convention in Toronto. We chat with Uzma about her love of Austen, her background as an English teacher, and more!Follow Uzma on IG at @uzmajalaluddin and check out her novel, Much Ado about Nada, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop!*Support the podcast by supporting our new Patreon*Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow...2023-06-1652 min
Wild Precious LifeMuch Ado About Nada with Uzma JalaluddinUzma Jalaluddin is having a banner year. She has two books coming out in 2023: Much Ado About Nada and Three Holidays and a Wedding (coauthored with Marissa Stapley). She wrote her first play, The Rishta, which was performed in Montreal this past spring. And her second novel, Hana Khan Carries On, is currently in development for film with Mindy Kaling. In this episode, Uzma and Annmarie talk about writing, rom-coms, and representation, and how important it is to read widely and wisely to learn the multitudes contained in one another’s stories. Learn more about you...2023-06-1549 min
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Title: Much Ado about Nada
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes
Release date: June 13, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as an engi...2023-06-139h 42Embrace This Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Much Ado about Nada by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/630962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Much Ado about Nada
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes
Release date: June 13, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as an e...2023-06-139h 42Get Hooked On This Next-Level Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Much Ado about Nada by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/630962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Much Ado about Nada
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes
Release date: June 13, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as an engi...2023-06-139h 42
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Title: Much Ado About Nada: A Novel
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9:42:01
Language: English
Release date: 06-13-23
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, General, Humor
Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austens Persuasion
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Title: Much Ado about Nada
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes
Release date: June 13, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as an engi...2023-06-139h 42Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalMuch Ado about Nada by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/630962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Much Ado about Nada
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes
Release date: June 13, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as an engi...2023-06-139h 42Get New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenMuch Ado about Nada by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/630962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Much Ado about Nada
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes
Release date: June 13, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as an e...2023-06-139h 42
Get New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenMuch Ado about Nada by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/630962 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Much Ado about Nada Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Narrator: Farah Kidwai Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 42 minutes Release date: June 13, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion... Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she’s still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother’s unsubtle pleas to get married already. While Nada has a good job as...2023-06-1310 min
The Big SnoreHana Khan Carries On, Uzma JalaluddinHana Khan Carries On is Jalaluddin’s second novel. This reading features Hana’s podcast, “Brown Girl Rambles” and a dramatic confrontation with her frenemy, Aydin. Enjoy!2023-04-0217 min
The Story So FarEpisode 7: Uzma JalaluddinIn our seventh episode of The Story So Far, our host, Tendisai Cromwell sits down with Uzma Jalaluddin.2023-02-1744 min
Robin and Joa Save the World—one book at a time#104 - [ENCORE] A Discussion On A Modern-Day Muslim Pride and Prejudice BookRobin and Joa gush over Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin. This book lends itself to a meaningful discussion about family expectations. Listen to the hosts’ take on this.
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This Being HumanUzma Jalaluddin writes urban, Muslim romance novelsUzma Jalaluddin reimagines classic loves stories in a contemporary, urban, distinctly Muslim setting. She is the author of the novels Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On, both of which have been optioned to be made into movies. Uzma talks about the enduring qualities of romance stories, why she has no plans to quit her day job as a high school teacher and what her students think when she tells them she's in business with Hollywood star Mindy Kaling. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman...2022-07-2630 min
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Lovestruck DailyThe Romance Novel That Ignited True Love ft. Uzma JalaluddinOnce upon a time, Anthony and Athena went on an unforgettable date, where they bonded over their shared love for romance novel “Ayesha at Last.” Cut to today, where they are engaged and still sharing a love of books. Today Sarah and Alisha surprise this couple with their fairy godmother, Author Uzma Jalaluddin, to witness first hand the power of a great book. Stay tuned for her surprise entrance! Get your daily happily ever after on LoveStruck Daily, with new love stories every Monday-Friday. In the meantime, follow @LoveStruckDaily on Instagram and Twitter for extra conten...2022-03-1620 min
Muslims Doing ThingsUzma Jalaluddin is a novelistUzma Jalaluddin (@uzmajalaluddin) is the bestselling author of Hana Khan Carries On and Ayesha At Last. During Uzma's day job as an English teacher, Uzma has built a wildly successful (and, unbelievably nascent) career as a novelist. Most recently, Mindy Kaling announced that she would be producing an adaptation of Hana Khan Carries On for Amazon Studios. While the Muslim rom-com is being produced, Uzma is busy working on her third novel. Listen to Uzma's story on today's epi! Follow Uzma on Twitter @uzmawrites Check out Uzma's website--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laylool/message2021-12-1943 min
The Austen ConnectionThe Podcast - S2 Ep4: Muslim romance right out of Jane AustenHello dear friends,We’re heading into the holidays - and next week our topic is Bad Families from Jane Austen, just in time for our family gatherings for the US holiday, Thanksgiving Day. Stay tuned for that! But first, let’s talk about romance.Specifically, let’s talk about Muslim romance.The author Uzma Jalaluddin is well known in the Jane Austen world for her retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Her novel Ayesha At Last puts Lizzy Bennet - or Ayesha - in a large Muslim family in the Scarborough neighb...2021-11-1837 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleHana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin2021 has been kind of a mess, honestly, and Sarah hasn’t been reading as much as usual, because *waves hands at the world.* But Hana Khan Carries On is a total delight and exactly the book she needed this year, so we’re reading it with you! We’ll talk about romcoms, authorial voice, podcasting heroines, about how much we enjoy heroes who deserve a bit of cold storage, about writing contemporaries that reflect the time we live in, and about first person narration and why it works really well when it works really well. Also, Sarah tries...2021-11-031h 00
Write in the NeighbourhoodMiddlefield with Uzma JalaluddinWe’re meeting Uzma Jalaluddin today in the thriving cultural mosaic of Middlefield, Markham. Uzma’s charming tale of star-crossed love in Hana Khan Carries On follows an aspiring storyteller as she sets out to develop her voice for radio alongside the struggling family business. Through five waypoints, we spoke to Uzma about the symbiotic co-existence of new immigrant communities in Middlefield that sets the tone for her novel. 2021-10-2737 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingGenre Tropes and Conventions - Uzma JalaluddinIn today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss leaning into unlikable characters but how to make them relatable; avoiding info dumps, especially in dialogue; starting at the right place; and trusting both yourself and your reader. After which, Bianca chats with Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Hana Khan Carries On about writing rom coms; the tropes and conventions of the genre; choosing the best setting for your story; tackling important themes in all genres; the three-act structure; and keeping your secondary characters in check.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* C...2021-06-031h 15
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Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:14:59
Language: English
Release date: 05-20-21
Publisher: W.F. Howes
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Summary:
From the author of Ayesha at Last comes a sparkling new rom-com for fans of You've Got Mail set in two competing halal restaurants.
Sales are slow at Three Sisters Biryani Poutine, the only halal restaurant in the close-knit Golden Crescent neighbourhood. Hana waitresses there part time, but what she really wants is to tell stories on the radio...2021-05-2010h 14
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernHana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/460420 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hana Khan Carries On Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 20, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: From the author of Ayesha at Last comes a sparkling new rom-com for fans of You've Got Mail set in two competing halal restaurants. Sales are slow at Three Sisters Biryani Poutine, the only halal restaurant in the close-knit Golden Crescent neighbourhood. Hana waitresses there part time, but what she really wants is to tell stories on the...2021-05-2003 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernHana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/460420to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 14 minutes
Release date: May 20, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
From the author of Ayesha at Last comes a sparkling new rom-com for fans of You've Got Mail set in two competing halal restaurants. Sales are slow at Three Sisters Biryani Poutine, the only halal restaurant in the close-knit Golden Crescent neighbourhood. Hana waitresses there part time, but what she really wants is to tell stories on the radio...2021-05-2010h 14
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast453. Uzma Jalaluddin and Hana Khan Carries On – with Bonus COVID Vaccine Info with Dr. Jen GunterUzma Jalaluddin joins Amanda and me to talk about Hana Khan Carries On, which caused one of us some Bad Decisions Book Club membership. We discuss the book (no spoilers, don’t worry!) and the fabulous podcasting heroine, Hana, who’s got a You’ve Got Mail kind of relationship with the owner of a rival Halal restaurant. We cover representation, gorgeous cover art, and writing about characters finding and using their voices. It’s so much fun - Uzma is a wonderful guest.But first! We have a special health bulletin of sorts. This week I interviewed Dr. Jen Gunter f...2021-04-161h 02Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast453. Uzma Jalaluddin and Hana Khan Carries On – with Bonus COVID Vaccine Info with Dr. Jen GunterUzma Jalaluddin joins Amanda and me to talk about Hana Khan Carries On, which caused one of us some Bad Decisions Book Club membership. We discuss the book (no spoilers, don’t worry!) and the fabulous podcasting heroine, Hana, who’s got a You’ve Got Mail kind of relationship with the owner of a rival Halal restaurant. We cover representation, gorgeous cover art, and writing about characters finding and using their voices. It’s so much fun - Uzma is a wonderful guest.But first! We have a special health bulletin of sorts. This week I interviewed Dr. Jen Gunter f...2021-04-161h 02Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast453. Uzma Jalaluddin and Hana Khan Carries On – with Bonus COVID Vaccine Info with Dr. Jen GunterUzma Jalaluddin joins Amanda and me to talk about Hana Khan Carries On, which caused one of us some Bad Decisions Book Club membership. We discuss the book (no spoilers, don’t worry!) and the fabulous podcasting heroine, Hana, who’s got a You’ve Got Mail kind of relationship with the owner of a rival Halal restaurant. We cover representation, gorgeous cover art, and writing about characters finding and using their voices. It’s so much fun - Uzma is a wonderful guest.But first! We have a special health bulletin of sorts. This week I interviewed Dr. Jen Gunter f...2021-04-161h 02
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Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
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 T...2021-04-1310h 15Feel: This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459330to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
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 T...2021-04-1310h 15Listen To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459330to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
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...2021-04-1310h 15Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459330to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
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 T...2021-04-1310h 15Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalHana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459330to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hana Khan Carries On
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
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 T...2021-04-1310h 15
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenHana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459330 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hana Khan Carries On Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 15 minutes Release date: April 13, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: 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...2021-04-1310 minGet Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookHana Khan Carries On: A Novel Audiobook by Uzma JalaluddinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 499034
Title: Hana Khan Carries On: A Novel
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:14:59
Language: English
Release date: 04-06-21
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, General, Humor
Summary:
From the author of Ayesha at Last comes a sparkling new rom-com for fans of Youve Got Mail, set in two competing halal restaurants
Sales are slow at Three Sisters Biryani Poutine, the only halal restaurant in the close-knit Golden Crescent neighbourhood. Hana waitresses there part time, but what she really wants is to tell...2021-04-0610h 14
Across Her Table PodcastS2 Ep#11: Uzma Jalaluddin: Retelling cult classics with Muslim charactersAcclaimed author Uzma Jalaludin is on a roll! Her first book, 'Ayesha at Last' was a runaway hit and has now been optioned for Hollywood. This 'Muslim edit' of Pride and Prejudice explores the love lives of second generation Toronto Muslims. Her new book 'Hana Khan Carries On' is a retelling of the cult romcom 'You've Got Mail'. Tune in to hear this fun author where she explains the 'Rishta' system of finding a spouse- "the most awkward blind date ever". You will also enjoy listening about her lovable characters and why she believes representation matters so much for her...2021-04-0430 min
Novel Pairings54. Pride and Prejudice retellings, sequels, and pasticheWe couldn’t close our immersive Pride and Prejudice experience without sharing a bunch of book recommendations for readers who want to stay with Elizabeth and Darcy awhile longer. Today, Chelsey and Sara share their favorite and least favorite Pride and Prejudice pastiche, sequels, adaptations, and retellings. For more Austen nerdiness, including a class on Jane Austen and a bonus episode on Regency customs, join our Classics Club: patreon.com/novelpairings.com. Connect with us on Instagram or Twitter. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get updates and behind-the-scenes info. Get two a...2021-03-3050 min
Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of AprilThis week, the Book Bistro crew looks ahead to April releases. Join Meka, Stacy, Shannon, Melissa, Sara, and Natalia as they discuss some of their most anticipated new books. Titles mentioned are:
Mary Burton, Near You (Montana #2)
Jennifer McMahon, The Drowning Kind
Vanessa Riley, An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (Rogues and Remarkable Women #2)
Sally Hepworth, The Good Sister
Rosie Danan, The Intimacy Experiment (The Roommate #2)
Brittney Morris, The Cost of Knowing
Ciannon Smart, Witches Steeped in Gold (Witches Steeped in Gold #1)
...2021-03-2656 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 27: Our Legging Game Is StrongGreetings, all you flighty astrologers and grouchy Supreme Court justices! In today's episode, we'll recap the festival of power coats that was the Biden/Harris inauguration, sing the praises of the power legging, and even talk a bit about books! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be reading Snapped by Alexa Martin, and we w...2021-01-2247 minA Bookish AffairEpisode 24: Jonathan Franzen Wasn't Even ConsideredHello, all you brilliant neurosurgeons and lonely chefs! In our last (!) episode of 2020, we'll recap our latest book club discussion and offer up our top tens of the year. Plus, we'll talk body positivity, social justice, and Christmas dinner. We'll be back in January! Thank you, listeners, for making 2020 way more fun than it had any right to be. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). O...2020-12-161h 03
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernAyesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459595to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ayesha At Last
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Lara Sawalha
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 34 minutes
Release date: November 19, 2020
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
Winner of the 2019 Hearst Big Books Award - Cosmopolitan's Book of the Year A Mirror 'Best Books to Read This Summer' pick A big-hearted, captivating, modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice, with hijabs instead of top hats and kurtas instead of corsets. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been overtaken by a demanding teaching job. Her boisterous Muslim family, and...2020-11-1910h 34
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernAyesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/459595 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ayesha At Last Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Narrator: Lara Sawalha Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 34 minutes Release date: November 19, 2020 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Winner of the 2019 Hearst Big Books Award - Cosmopolitan's Book of the Year A Mirror 'Best Books to Read This Summer' pick A big-hearted, captivating, modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice, with hijabs instead of top hats and kurtas instead of corsets. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been overtaken by a demanding teaching job. Her boisterous Muslim family...2020-11-1905 min
When In RomanceFeathers, Scales, and an Accidental KidnappingIt’s recommendation request time!! Jess and Trisha offer recs to readers looking for soapy drama, storylines related to social justice, SFF without the alpha males, funny and quirky narrators, and more.
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Calling CardsThe Mallet of Death: Part 2 (Book 2)Mawwiage is what bwings us togewah today! Sort of. Lydia and Tay delve into The Viscount Who Loved Me’s adorable moments and Anthony’s good qualities, body image, overcoming trauma, Newton the corgi and the Regina George of 1814. Do houses have lobbies? We have no clue. Coming in two weeks, An Offer from a Gentleman (swoon)!Reading recommendations:Siblings series: [contemporary] Penny Reid’s “Winston Brothers” seriesAlisha Rai’s "Forbidden Hearts" seriesNora Roberts’ “Cordina” series[historical] Lisa Kleypas’ “Ha...2020-07-071h 19A Bookish AffairEpisode 5: We Love Romance. Period.Happy July, friends! In our fifth episode, we'll give our best "gateway romance" suggestions for interested readers just starting out in the genre. Also, we'll check in on our June challenge to read an intersectional rainbow, rhapsodize about talking to authors on social media (they're real people! and they're so nice!), and issue a plea to authors of romance: more periods, please! Books and authors mentioned in this episode:A Virtuous Ruby by Piper HuguleyHome to Milford College series by Piper HuguleyThe Rat-Catcher's Daughter by KJ CharlesB...2020-07-011h 01A Bookish AffairEpisode 2: Comfort Reads and Cinnamon RollsHello again, romance fans! We're Shannon and Shannon, librarians and co-founders of the Lake Oswego Public Library's romance book club, A Bookish Affair. In this episode, we'll proclaim our love for our May 2020 book club pick (Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert), talk about our favorite comfort reads for strange and difficult times, and issue ourselves a rainbowy reading challenge. Books mentioned in this episode:Get A Life, Chloe Brown, Talia HibbertRafe: A Buff Male Nanny, Rebekah WeatherspoonThink of England, KJ CharlesIt Takes Two To...2020-05-281h 03
When In RomanceShenanigans with Row-matesJess and Trisha chat about remote romance author events, share their thoughts on the adaptation of Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella, and offer read-alikes for some of the books and series they talk about most.
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Not Your Mom's Romance Book ClubAyesha at Last by Uzma JalaluddinEllen and Mom discuss the modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin. Plus, we discuss other great Jane Austen retellings and adaptations. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!2020-05-041h 20
Two Babes and a BookEpisode 16: Ayesha At LastSend us a textJoin with me and my awesome recurring guest, Stephanie Price, as we discuss Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin. This has been dubbed a "modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice" so Austen fans will thoroughly enjoy it. But as Stephanie points out, it definitely goes in different directions than you expect and is not a strict re-telling. So even if you have never read Pride and Prejudice, it's still a great book that stands on its own. See why we gave this book a 4 out of 5 thumbs up and our cleanliness ratings for the...2020-04-2013 min
Whoa!mance: Romance and OurselvesEpisode 81: Stay Home - Ayesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinAs you know, we at Whoa!mance possess an undying reverence for yr grrl Jane (see JANEuary if you don’t), and we’re smitten with this own voices retelling of P&P. This week, Morgan and Isabeau escape to Toronto in Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin, a modern Muslim twist on the Austen classic. Ayesha is an aspiring poet struggling to repay loans to her wealthy uncle, when her life collides with Khalid. While their styles and worldviews clash, there’s an unavoidable tug each feels toward the other. Can traditional and modern interpretations of Islam find a common...2020-04-0841 min
Whoa!mance: Romance, Feminism, and OurselvesEpisode 81: Stay Home - Ayesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinAs you know, we at Whoa!mance possess an undying reverence for yr grrl Jane (see JANEuary if you don’t), and we’re smitten with this own voices retelling of P&P. This week, Morgan and Isabeau escape to Toronto in Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin, a modern Muslim twist on the Austen classic. Ayesha is an aspiring poet struggling to repay loans to her wealthy uncle, when her life collides with Khalid. While their styles and worldviews clash, there’s an unavoidable tug each feels toward the other. Can traditional and modern interpretations of Islam find a common...2020-04-0841 min
When In RomanceCozy With a Side of CrimeIt’s part two of romance recs! Jess and Trisha talk historicals, slow build romance, SFF romcoms, and much (much) more!This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, TBR from Book Riot, and Libro FM.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWSNot news exactly, but here’s the SFF Yeah! episode we mentioned that highlights SF/F romance.And here’s the Kit Rocha “search by theme/trop...2019-12-021h 19
When In RomanceA Hard-Earned HEAJess and Trisha talk about what's great and what can be challenging about book clubs, the role of romances that address social and cultural issues, and some recs for books that do just that.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s blind date with a book giveaway; Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren, available now from Gallery Books; and The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing...2019-10-2154 min
Book Squad Podcast043: Bennet and Darcy and Gramlich and KennWell, Polli FINALLY got Kate to read a Jane Austen book. Find out if she hated it as much as she hated the audiobook intro music! Also get some great recommendations for some sweet gay reads and a few new releases coming out this fall!
Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/043-bennett-darcy-gramlich-kenn
Two Book Minimum:
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren
Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis (out in Sept. 2019!)
The Man They Wanted Me to Be by Jared Yates Sexton
Also mentioned, coming out this fall: The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (Oct 2019) and The Worl...2019-07-1258 min
Big Book Club's "What the Whale!"Herman "Not Suble" MelvilleIn discussing chapters 42-59, we mentioned "The Card Turner," a YA novel by Louis Sachar. Also, giant squid are scary, Fedallah's whaleboat crew are eerie, and and Melville is not subtle. Palate cleansers: Jennie - "Ayesha At Last" by Uzma Jalaluddin and "The Lady and the Highwayman" by Sarah M. Eden Alex - "Storm of Locusts" by Rebecca Roanhorse Pete - "Bukowski in a Sundress: Confessions From a Writing Life" by Kim Addonizio 2019-07-1121 min
Pop DNAPride & Prejudice – LIT(erature) SummerWelcome to LIT(erature) Summer! This is the first installment of our three-episode summer series looking at the lasting cultural impact of classic literature works.Jane Austen’s most famous novel has influenced modern pop culture in a myriad of ways, from its many popular film, TV, and other media adaptations, to current popular fiction, to basically being responsible for the romantic comedy film genre.LinksOur commentary for the 2005 filmA better story recap than oursJane Austen and the Marriage PlotWhy do we still lo...2019-06-181h 26
Book Nomad: Reading the WorldEp. 30. Canada: Ayesha at Last by Uzma JalaluddinOn this journey I'm joined by Safiya: Do we read certain book genres more critically than others? Workplace struggles: a Muslim experience. When a character's transformation makes us go "hmm..."! Book in focus: Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin (Canada). Find Safiya on Instagram and Twitter: @jscherfi Share your opinions, suggestions, counter-arguments - on Instagram and Facebook: @booknomadpodcast - by email: booknomadpodcast@gmail.com - on the website: www.booknomad.weebly.com2019-06-0548 min
Ignite An Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Ayesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/364707to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ayesha At Last
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Roshni Shukla
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
As seen on The Today Show! One of the best summer romance picks! One of Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2019! A modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job so she c...2019-06-0411h 11
All the Books!New Releases and More for June 4, 2019This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss Ayesha at Last, Leaving the Witness, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, and more great books.This episode was sponsored by Libro.fm, The Guest Book by Sarah Blake from Flatiron Books, and The Plus One from HarperCollins 360.Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy t...2019-06-0439 minListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Ayesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/364707to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ayesha At Last
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Roshni Shukla
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
As seen on The Today Show! One of the best summer romance picks! One of Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2019! A modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job so she c...2019-06-0411h 11Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalAyesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/364707to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ayesha At Last
Author: Uzma Jalaluddin
Narrator: Roshni Shukla
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
As seen on The Today Show! One of the best summer romance picks! One of Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2019! A modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job so she c...2019-06-0411h 11
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenAyesha At Last by Uzma JalaluddinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/364707 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ayesha At Last Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Narrator: Roshni Shukla Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 11 minutes Release date: June 4, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: As seen on The Today Show! One of the best summer romance picks! One of Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2019! A modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job s...2019-06-0410 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #341 - June's Biggest BooksIt's almost June which means it's time for Adam and Jill's monthly roundup of books to read this month. Books Mentioned In This Episode: Mrs Everything by Jennifer Weiner The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Recursion by Blake Crouch Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim The...2019-05-3023 min
When In RomanceEp #25: Hang-Ups From Growing Up In The Irish MobJess and Trisha start the year off right by discussing all the things they’re going to do better in 2019, a few of the many books they’re excited about in 2019, and some of the romance they read while they were away.This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal by Book Riot, The One You Fight For by Roni Loren, and Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWS:2019-01-1457 min
The MiddleEpisode 8: Diversity in storytelling (Uzma Jalaluddin & Andree Lau)Let’s be honest. For most of modern storytelling history, white men held the pen and the power. Because they did, the stories we devoured in fiction and journalism came from that perspective. The Internet & social media – for all their problems – has also opened the flood gates to new voices in storytelling. It’s never been easier to find the full rainbow of lenses on story. But, are the established media ecosystem players doing enough to shift to a new normal?
On this episode of the Middle, the business of diversity in storytelling. Host Sophie Nadeau is joined by Uzma Jalaludd...2018-12-1425 min