A **NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon**Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel...

*"A sparkling travelogue and a poignant journey of self-discovery all in one. . . . Alka Joshi is simply the best!" **—***Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose CodeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery takes readers from Bombay to Prague, Florence, Paris and London, to uncover the mystery behind ...

**"A treasure of a novel about family, loyalty, and the cost of pursuing one’s dreams… Spellbinding." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen QueenA richly woven coming-of-age novel about family secrets, rebellion, and the inheritance of women’s resilience.**Sixteen-year-old Deepa lives under the weight of her family’s expectations. After her mother’s sudden disappearance, she and her younger brother Avi are sent to live with their st...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BETSELLING TRILOGY"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon"Powerful and evocative.” —Kate QuinnThe Henna ArtistA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKVivid and compelling, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel. Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alo...

A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKGood Morning America’s “27 Books for June"PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling.It’s the spring of ...

"A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power…this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond EyeFrom the author of Reese's Book Club Pick The Henna Artist, the final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the...

Featuring two REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE book club picks, this exclusive collection includes compelling debut novels that will stay with you long after the last page.***The Henna ArtistEscaping from an abusive arranged marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist—and confidante—most in demand to the wealthy women of the upper class. Trusted with their s...

A **NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon**Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel...

*"A sparkling travelogue and a poignant journey of self-discovery all in one. . . . Alka Joshi is simply the best!" **—***Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose CodeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery takes readers from Bombay to Prague, Florence, Paris and London, to uncover the mystery behind ...

**"A treasure of a novel about family, loyalty, and the cost of pursuing one’s dreams… Spellbinding." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen QueenA richly woven coming-of-age novel about family secrets, rebellion, and the inheritance of women’s resilience.**Sixteen-year-old Deepa lives under the weight of her family’s expectations. After her mother’s sudden disappearance, she and her younger brother Avi are sent to live with their st...

A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKGood Morning America’s “27 Books for June"PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling.It’s the spring of ...

"A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power…this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond EyeFrom the author of Reese's Book Club Pick The Henna Artist, the final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the...