Sandhya Menon est l'auteure de plusieurs best-sellers du New York Times, salués pour leurs nombreux baisers, leur pouvoir féminin affirmé et leurs garçons à faire rêver. Son œuvre offre un mélange distinctif de romance sincère et de thèmes d'émancipation. En tant que servante dévouée de chiens à temps plein et écrivaine à temps partiel, elle apporte une perspective unique à ses récits.
The narrative invites readers into The Brain Forest, where a mother and her son embark on an enlightening journey to discover the diverse ways brains function. Through their exploration, they encounter various brain types, fostering an understanding of neurodiversity and the unique perspectives that come with it. This engaging story aims to educate and inspire empathy towards different cognitive experiences, making it a valuable resource for both children and adults.
The story features two Indian-American teens, Dimple and Rishi, whose lives intertwine during a summer coding program. Dimple is driven and focused on her ambitions, while Rishi is more traditional and believes in arranged marriage. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous and heartfelt moments as they navigate cultural expectations, personal aspirations, and the complexities of young love. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and the balance between tradition and modernity, all wrapped in a charming, romantic plot.
Ashish Patel didn't know love could be so...sucky. After being dumped by his ex-girlfriend, his mojo goes AWOL. Even worse, his parents are annoyingly, smugly confident they could find him a better match. So, in a moment of weakness, Ash challenges them to set him up. The Patels insist that Ashish date an Indian-American girl-under contract. Per subclause 1(a), he'll be taking his date on "fun" excursions like visiting the Hindu temple and his eccentric Gita Auntie. Kill him now. How is this ever going to work? Sweetie Nair is many things: a formidable track athlete who can outrun most people in California, a loyal friend, a shower-singing champion. Oh, and she's also fat. To Sweetie's traditional parents, this last detail is the kiss of death. Sweetie loves her parents, but she's so tired of being told she's lacking because she's fat. She decides it's time to kick off the Sassy Sweetie Project, where she'll show the world (and herself) what she's really made of. Ashish and Sweetie both have something to prove. But with each date they realize there's an unexpected magic growing between them. Can they find their true selves without losing each other?
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The book is praised for its honest and empowering narrative, offering readers a profound exploration of personal growth and resilience. Through relatable experiences and insightful reflections, it encourages individuals to embrace their truths and find strength in vulnerability. The themes resonate deeply, making it a compelling read for those seeking inspiration and motivation in their own journeys.
The story centers on Pinky and Samir, who enter a fake dating arrangement to pursue their personal ambitions. As they navigate the challenges of their charade, their interactions lead to unexpected comedic situations and complications. This delightful sequel continues the exploration of friendship, love, and the humorous mishaps that arise when intentions clash, promising a blend of heartfelt moments and laughter.
When Dimple Shah and Rishi Patel meet at a Stanford University summer program, Dimple is avoiding her parents' obsession with "marriage prospects" but Rishi hopes to woo her into accepting arranged marriage with him.
The sparking and heartfelt romantic comedy debut from Lily Menon, Make Up Break Up....
“Utterly charming.” —NPR “Cinematic.” —Teen Vogue “Funny and sweet.” —Buzzfeed “Dazzling.” —Bustle Three starred reviews for this charming romantic comedy about an aspiring teen filmmaker who finds her voice and falls in love, from the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi. Aspiring filmmaker and wallflower Twinkle Mehra has stories she wants to tell and universes she wants to explore, if only the world would listen. So when fellow film geek Sahil Roy approaches her to direct a movie for the upcoming Summer Festival, Twinkle is all over it. The chance to publicly showcase her voice as a director? Dream come true. The fact that it gets her closer to her longtime crush, Neil Roy—a.k.a. Sahil’s twin brother? Dream come true x 2. When mystery man “N” begins emailing her, Twinkle is sure it’s Neil, finally ready to begin their happily-ever-after. The only slightly inconvenient problem is that, in the course of movie-making, she’s fallen madly in love with the irresistibly adorkable Sahil. Twinkle soon realizes that resistance is futile: The romance she’s got is not the one she’s scripted. But will it be enough? Told through the letters Twinkle writes to her favorite female filmmakers, From Twinkle, with Love navigates big truths about friendship, family, and the unexpected places love can find you.
Caterina LaValle is determined to show she's still the queen of Rosetta Academy. Sure, her crown may be slightly askew after her ex-boyfriend, Alaric, cheated on her, but she's a LaValle. She'll find a way to march right back in there, her hands clutching the strings to the whole puppet show. This time, she's going to be untouchable. Rahul Chopra knows that moment he shared with Caterina LaValle at the winter formal meant something. Surely she feels it too. He's a little uncertain how someone like him (socially inept to a point way past "adorkable") could fit into her world, but he's loved Caterina for years. He knows they'll find a way. When Caterina finds out Alaric is taking a supermodel to the upcoming gala, she knows she cannot arrive without the perfect date. But the thought of taking another superficial Rosetta boy exhausts her. The solution? Sweet-but-clueless Rahul Chopra and a mysterious pot of hair gel, with the power to alter the wearer into whatever his heart desires. When Rahul tries it, he transforms instantly into RC - debonair, handsome, and charming. But transformation comes with a price: As Rahul enjoys his new social standing, the line between his two personas begins to blur. Will he give up everything, including Caterina, to remain RC? Or will this unlikely pair find their way back to each other?
Told in two voices, Jaya Rao, an East Indian princess, and Grey Emerson, an English lord, suffer the effects of a centuries-old feud when they meet at an elite Colorado boarding school.
