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The Rules of Arrangement - by Anisha Bhatia (Paperback)

The Rules of Arrangement - by  Anisha Bhatia (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Zoya Sahni has a great education, a fulfilling job and a loving family (for the most part). But she is not the perfect Indian girl. She's overweight, spunky and dark-skinned in a world that prizes the slim, obedient and fair. At 26 she is hurtling toward her expiration date in Mumbai's arranged marriage super-mart, but when her auntie's matchmaking radar hones in on the Holy Grail of suitors--just as Zoya gets a dream job offer in New York City--the girl who once accepted her path as almost option-less must now make a choice of a lifetime"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Uzma Jalaluddin's <i>Ayesha at Last</i> meets Jane Igharo's <i>Ties That Tether</i> in this own voices comedy of manners set in Mumbai where modernity jostles with tradition.</b> <p/>Zoya Sahni has a great education, a fulfilling job and a loving family (for the most part). But she is not the perfect Indian girl. She's overweight, spunky and dark-skinned in a world that prizes the slim, obedient and fair. At 26 she is hurtling toward her expiration date in Mumbai's arranged marriage super-mart, but when her auntie's matchmaking radar hones in on the Holy Grail of suitors--just as Zoya gets a dream job offer in New York City--the girl who once accepted her path as almost option-less must now make a choice of a lifetime. <p/>Big-hearted with piercing social commentary, <i>The Rules of Arrangement</i> tells a powerful, irresistibly charming and oh-so relatable tale of a progressive life that won't be hemmed in by outdated rules. But not without a few cultural casualties, and of course, an accidental love story along the way.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Rules of Arrangement</i> </b><br>"Prepare to laugh, cry, and petition that this book gets the Crazy Rich Asians-style rom-com treatment."<br>--<i>Thrillist</i> <p/>A heartfelt romp . . . [Bhatia's] characters exemplify what it means to be true to yourself no matter what others may think. <br>--<i>Booklist</i> <p/>"The bustling city of Mumbai comes alive through Bhatia's sparkling narrative of a young woman finding her place in the world and in her family while maintaining her identity."<br>--<i>Library Journal<br></i><br>"Humor and introspection drive <i>The Rules of Arrangement</i>, a romance novel whose heroine contends with social expectations around marriage."<br>--<i>Foreword Reviews<br></i><br>"A boisterous family drama set in Mumbai, India, <i>The Rules of Arrangement</i> takes satirical aim at marriage-obsessed cultural norms."<br>--<i>Shelf Awareness<br></i><br>"Insightful, character-driven, and utterly unrestrained, The Rules of Arrangement is highly recommended."<br>--<i>Midwest Book Review</i> <p/>"Funny and charming . . . Beautiful writing, [a] gorgeously and lovingly depicted environment, and a heroine taking a terrific adventure of self-discovery."<br>--<i>All About Romance</i> <p/>"With writing that is witty and accessible, Bhatia tells an entertaining and delightful story about breaking tradition, creating your own path, and standing your ground."<br>--Jane Igharo, author of<i> Ties That Tether</i> <p/>Anisha Bhatia crafts a heartwarming story of self-discovery filled with deep emotion. Hilarious and relatable, the effervescent main character captured my heart from the first page and wouldn't let go. I can't wait for Anisha's next book! <br>--Sara Desai, author of <i>The Dating Plan</i> <p/>"Anisha Bhatia had me hooked from the first few lines of this lovely, rollicking story. Zoya has a fabulous voice, funny and irreverent and instantly relatable...I loved every minute of this book. More, please!"<br>--Kathleen M. Basi, author of A Song For The Road<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Born and brought up in Mumbai, India, <b>Anisha Bhatia </b>now lives in San Diego, California with her husband and their two children. She loves tea, biryani, books and beaches, not necessarily in that order. <i>The Rules of Arrangement</i> is her first novel.

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