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Sonali Dev

    Sonali Dev verweeft meesterlijk haar diepe begrip van de Indiase cultuur met de ingewikkelde realiteit van het gezinsleven en wereldwijde ervaringen. Haar passie voor verhalen vertellen, aangewakkerd in haar kindertijd, voedt nu verhalen die complexe thema's verkennen met een kenmerkende stem. Het werk van Dev wordt erkend om zijn emotionele resonantie en scherpe observaties van menselijke verbinding, wat haar plaats als een belangrijke hedendaagse auteur verstevigt.

    A Distant Heart
    The Bollywood Bride
    The Vibrant Years
    Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors
    Lies and Other Love Languages
    • Lies and Other Love Languages

      • 335bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      From the bestselling author of The Vibrant Years comes an emotional story of three women navigating ugly truths and safe lies with only love to guide them on a journey of motherhood, friendship, and life. Bestselling advice columnist Vandy Guru built her career teaching others how to live honestly and courageously, but after the loss of her beloved husband, Vandy's public veneer can barely conceal her grief. When her beloved daughter Mallika suddenly disappears and her estranged childhood best friend Rani returns, stirring up long-buried secrets, Vandy's carefully crafted life feels at risk. Aspiring choreographer Mallika Guru is tired of failure. When another audition ends in rejection, she signs up for a genetic study to find out why she's so different from her accomplished family. But the results reveal her whole life to be a lie, and Rani seems to be the only one who knows the truth. Rani Parekh sacrificed everything for Vandy once. But to hold on to the life she's rebuilt, she must confront her troubled history and face Vandy and Mallika. Join these three extraordinary women as they journey from LA to Mumbai on an incredible path of discovery, hope, and love.

      Lies and Other Love Languages2023
      3,9
    • Living on their own terms means being there for one another. When sixty-five-year-old Bindu Desai inherits a million dollars, she's astounded--and horrified. The windfall threatens to expose a shameful mistake from her youth. On an impulse, Bindu quickly spends it on something unexpected: a condo in a posh retirement community in Florida. The impulsive decision blindsides Bindu's daughter-in-law, Aly. At forty-seven, Aly still shares a home with Bindu even after her divorce from Bindu's son. But maybe this change is just the push Aly needs to fight for her own dreams. As Bindu and Aly navigate their new dynamic, Aly's daughter, Cullie, is faced with losing the business that made her a tech-world star. The only way to save it is to deliver a new idea to her investors--and they want the dating app she pitched them in a panic. Problem is, Cullie has never been on a real date. Naturally, enlisting her single mother and grandmother to help her with the research is the answer. From USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev comes a heartfelt novel about three generations of hilarious, unconventional, ambitious women who embark on a shared journey of self-discovery. Join the Desai women as they come together to embrace the hijinks and heartbreak of facing their greatest fears to finally live their most vibrant lives.

      The Vibrant Years2022
      3,8
    • Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors

      • 496bladzijden
      • 18 uur lezen

      Award-winning author Sonali Dev launches a new series about the Rajes, an immigrant Indian family descended from royalty, who have built their lives in San Francisco... It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep.

      Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors2019
      3,8
    • A Distant Heart

      • 312bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Kimaya, whose name means "miracle," is cherished by her family as their first surviving child after several losses. Living in a luxurious mansion in Mumbai, her life takes a turn at eleven when a rare illness confines her to a sterile environment. Isolated from the outside world, her only companion is the view of the Arabian Sea—until an unexpected visitor enters her life, challenging her solitude and changing her perspective. The story explores themes of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of friendship.

      A Distant Heart2017
      3,5
    • The Bollywood Bride

      • 306bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Recognized by multiple prestigious lists, this book has garnered acclaim for its engaging narrative and memorable characters. It explores themes of love and connection, skillfully weaving a story that resonates with readers. With its inclusion in various best-of-the-year selections, it promises a captivating reading experience that combines emotional depth and literary merit, appealing to fans of romance and contemporary fiction alike.

      The Bollywood Bride2015
      3,6