Launch Reading for The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

Join GrubStreet instructor, Marjan Kamali, on publication day for her new novel, The Stationery Shop, at Porter Square Books. Kirkus Reviews calls this novel “a sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love.” Boston Magazine writes: “Grab your tissues . . . Marjan Kamali’s second novel channels love in the time of coup d’états. Set among the political upheaval of 1950s Tehran, The Stationery Shop follows teenager Roya as she discovers the power of love, loss, and then, decades later, fate. And did we mention you’ll need tissues?” Library Journal says, “”The unfurling stories in Kamali’s sophomore novel (after Together Tea) will stun readers as the aromas of Persian cooking wafting throughout convince us that love can last a lifetime. For those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering unfamiliar history of another country.” And Booklist writes “Kamali paints an evocative portrait of 1950s Iran and its political upheaval, and she cleverly writes the heartbreak of Roya and Bahman’s romance to mirror the tragic recent history of their country. Simultaneously briskly paced and deeply moving, this will appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini and should find a wide audience.”

Marjan will read from her new novel, talk about the story behind the story, and engage in a Q&A with the audience.