Courting Samira

Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming, big-hearted rom-com about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love trianglea sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyone looking for a romantic comedy thats heavy on the comedy, with a heavy sprinkling of sweet, clean romance. Sara Sharaf Beg, author of Salaam, With Love A wry, endearing Bridget Jones set in Sydneys Muslim community. BookPage Coming from a moderately traditional Muslim family, twenty-seven-year-old Samira Abdel-Aziz has endured her fair share of arranged matchesfirst dates she calls doorknock appeals, where she and her possible suitors eat snacks in her living room in the company of both sets of parents. Her general rule: no shoes with tassels, no cheesy leather jackets, no mustaches. A girl has to have some standards, right? The truth is, Samira is already experiencing enough wedding drama as an assistant at Bridal Bazaar magazine and as a gofer for her soon-to-be-married cousin and nemesis Zahra. Shes not sure she needs to add any of her own. When she meets the charismatic Menem at a work retreat, Samira finds herself intrigued. But her best friend Lara insists Menem isnt right for her, and now her childhood friend Hakeem has begun behaving oddly. Adding to the confusion, Samira is seeking a promotion at work, yet isnt sure its the job of her dreams. Suddenly, her life is full of drama and complications, and she realizes that part of growing up is making difficult choices about whatand whomshe really wants.