Hana Khan Carries On

By: Uzma Jalaluddin

Narrated by: Ulka Simone Mohanty

Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

One of Amazon's Best Romances of the Month!

For fans of You’ve Got Mail, a young woman juggles pursuing her dream job in radio while helping her family compete with the new halal restaurant across the street, in this sparkling new rom-com by the author of Ayesha at Last. 

Sales are slow at Three Sisters Biryani Poutine, the only halal restaurant in the close-knit Golden Crescent neighborhood of Toronto. Hana waitresses there part time, but what she really wants is to tell stories on the radio. If she can just outshine her fellow intern at the city radio station, she may have a chance at landing a job. In the meantime, Hana pours her thoughts and dreams into a podcast, where she forms a lively relationship with one of her listeners. But soon she'll need all the support she can get: A new competing restaurant, a more upscale halal place, is about to open in the Golden Crescent, threatening her mother’s restaurant.

When her mysterious aunt and her teenage cousin arrive from India for a surprise visit, they draw Hana into a long-buried family secret. A hate-motivated attack on their neighborhood complicates the situation further, as does Hana's growing attraction for Aydin, the young owner of the rival restaurant - who might not be a complete stranger after all.

As life on the Golden Crescent unravels, Hana must learn to use her voice, draw on the strength of her community and decide what her future should be.

©2021 Uzma Jalaluddin (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Cute, emotional, and ultimately joyful. A romance with a warm heart, one wrapped in the bonds of family and friendship, this book left me with a delighted smile on my face." (Nalini Singh, New York Times best-selling author)

“Hana Khan Carries On is a sweet and satisfying retelling of ‘You’ve Got Mail’ and absolutely irresistible. I read the whole book in one sitting and cannot wait for more from Uzma Jalaluddin!” (Sonya Lalli, author of Serena Singh Flips the Script)

"This enemies-to-lovers romance is fun, family-driven and heartfelt." (Washington Post) 

Halal Entertainment

I am a mom and the book kept me afloat through the tiring daily toddler mommy chores, it was a refreshing clean distraction. Uzma beautifully combines all the hard topics- Islam, modernity, romance, family, elders, immigrants and puts a smile on your face while doing it. This book is music to our ears and to the ears of those who hate Islam and Muslims, just like in the plot. It's easily the story of many Muslim families in the West. Thank you for your service Uzma and God bless!

Hooked from the start

I like books that hook you from the start, and this one did just that. Once I started, I couldn’t put the book down (or stop listening to it in this case). It’s clean yet modern romance with a couple surprises and a happy ending. I found myself tearing, and laughing along with the characters in the novel. Definitely worth a read.

A Well Told Story

I enjoyed listening to this familiar story told with a cultural twist. It was well written and well read.

A charming story!

Our heroine is witty, clever, Indian, and Muslim, and this a lovely story about her aspirations, finding her passions, growing up, and of course, love! It’s a fun, lighthearted listen and the representation is a refreshing, tasteful appreciation of Indian-Canadian culture, food & family. Also, the narrator is fantastic and really captures the spirit of the story!

Terrific story

Great characters, a wonderful unfolding tale of family, belonging and choice. Very good readers voice.

Fantastic

This is wonderful rom com and that has positive Muslim Representation! Uzma writes beautiful and you will be sure laugh along this cute story. If your looking for a fun, emotional and powerful read this is the book for you.

Creates a fluid understanding of the Muslim culture

I loved this book. Uzma Jalaluddin has an easy way of explaining the outward idiosyncrasies of Muslims. And she lets the reader see that Muslims are just humans.

Worth it

Didn't pack as intense of a punchas Ayesha ar Last, but still so so good!

Positive

I am neither Muslim nor religious but I loved the positive portrayal of Islam in this uplifting story.

Amazing!

I stumbled into this book by chance and was instantly drawn by the synopsis, that reminded me of You’ve Got Mail, my favorite movie of all time. So I picked it up for the romance, but didn’t know how much I would love and learn from it.

Ulka Mohanty is also an amazing narrator, and this has easily become one of my favorite listens/reads ever. I will now recommend it to everyone I know!