EROTIC STORIES FOR PUNJABI WIDOWS

This is in essence a coming of age story, both for a young Indian woman living in London, and also, belatedly, for the group of much older Punjabi women taking a writing class she teaches. When these older ladies inadvertently discover an erotic novel, their own writing and path to self discovery takes an unexpected turn. The book is overall contemporary and light (and spicy!), but it tackles some weightier themes: the dangers of extremism in any culture, and the true meaning of inclusion - in one's country, culture, community, group of friends. Ultimately it's about women of many different generations finding empowerment, together. : :

Cup after cup of chai in this book! How could I resist the opportunity to learn to make a chai latte? What I learned: You can foam milk in the microwave. Star anise smells super amazing. I don’t use my teapot often enough. Two percent is the foamiest of foamed milk. And I need to find a new recipe for cardamom because I have way too many pods! Note to readers of this book: sorry no aubergines!