Some fiction by women writers

MPH marked International Women's Day this year on 8 March but you don't need to wait until then to read awesome fiction by women.

So we're dipping into our collection of fiction by women for some interesting reads. Perhaps you'll feel the same about these?

Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin
Atlantic Books
9781838953560

Radio station intern and podcaster Hana Khan dreams of having her own radio show, but her family's restaurant is in trouble and she has to do her bit to keep it afloat. Complicating things is the appearance of a rival restaurant, whose owner's son starts getting under her skin. She soon goes to "war" and consults a loyal listener of her podcast for advice. Inspired by the rom-com You've Got Mail, this novel is set in a Muslim neighbourhood in Canada and provides a brilliant take on the community, plus the traditions of its members and the challenges they face.

Dial A For Aunties (US Edition) by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Berkley
9780593333037

When you're organising a sumptuous wedding for a billionaire, take care not to accidentally kill your blind date before the big day. Unfortunately for Meddelin Chan, this one-in-a-billion scenario happens to her. Thankfully, Meddy's mom rises to the occasion and ropes in Meddy's aunts in a bid to dispose of the body and, whoops, end up shipping it instead to the venue of the wedding they're working on: an island resort in California where the manager is Meddy's ex. Yes, you can guess where this is going ... or can you?

Flying Angels by Danielle Steel
Macmillan UK
9781529021769

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor robs best friends Audrey and Lizzie of someone precious. Amidst their grief, they volunteer as flight nurses and are sent to England where they join a team that retrieves wounded soldiers from the front lines. The conflict continues to reap a heavy toll as Audrey, Lizzie and their fellow medics and pilots go about their mission. What awaits them all when the guns fall silent and the dust settles?

The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
Michael Joseph
9781405954921

Charlotte Pettifer of the League of Gentlewomen Witches learns of the rumoured amulet of legendary witch Black Beryl and determines that it should not fall into the wrong hands. But too late, as the talisman ends up in the very wrong hands of the notorious Lady Armitage. Now, Charlotte needs to muster all her magical skills, cunning and knowledge of Jane Austen characters in her quest to retrieve the amulet AND manage the pirate Alex O'Riley, her partner in the search.

Shoko's Smile by Choi Eunyoung
John Murray
9781529376043

In this collection of stories, Choi Eunyoung gives us a look into the lives of young women in South Korea. "Shoko's Smile" is about the friendship between an exchange student and her host sister. "A Song from Afar" narrates a young woman's quest to learn about her deceased lover. "Xin Chào, Xin Chào" tells of the relationship between two families: the narrator's and a Vietnamese immigrant's. "Secret" is set against the backdrop of the Sewol ferry tragedy. These stories and several others, penned in frank and unembellished prose, bring the lives and experiences of the characters into sharp relief.

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Still not convinced? Well, there are more titles by women on our website at MPHOnline.com or you can drop by your nearest MPH outlet and see what it has on offer. See you then!