Grown-Up Pose

Praise for Grown-Up Pose A poignant coming-of-age story with the added twist that Lalli's spunky heroine, Anu Desai, is long married and a mother of one. Caught in a tug of war between what is traditional and what is modern, between mothers and mother-in-laws, Anu's discovery of self-worth as well as value in family, friends and work is a joy to read. From yoga studios to finding oneself in trips abroad to online dating, Lalli gives readers a wonderful novel about love and belonging and meaning of happiness and home. --Soniah Kamal, award-winning author of Unmarriageable: Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan Anu's struggle to find herself is wrought with obstacles and sometimes frustrating, but the resolution of her story is both satisfying and realistic. A moving look at one woman's journey between her family and her desire for independence. --Kirkus Praise for The Matchmaker's List Sonya Lalli offers up a tale of familial pressures, cultural traditions, and self-discovery, that is equal turns heartbreaking and hilarious...Lalli tears down stereotypes with humor and warmth. --Entertainment Weekly Lalli's sharp-eyed tale of cross-cultural dating, family heartbreak, the strictures of culture, and the exuberance of love is both universal and timeless. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Bright and vivid, and fresh and funny--I was utterly charmed by this insight into Raina's struggle to be the perfect Indian daughter. --Veronica Henry, author of How to Find Love in a Bookshop A funny and moving exploration of modern love. --Balli Kaur Jaswal, bestselling author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick) A warm and refreshing look at cultural identity, unexpected romance, and unbreakable family bonds. --Kirkus Reviews A riotous odyssey into the pressures of cross-cultural modern dating that will chime with every 20-something singleton. --ELLE (UK) Lalli's debut is a delightful, multicultural romantic comedy full of humorous banter and loads of life lessons about family, happiness, love, honesty, and acceptance. --Booklist (starred review) Absolutely charming. --Woman's Day A knockout romantic comedy debut. --Washington Independent Review of Books The Matchmaker's List comes through in spades (and hearts). --NPR