The Big Day by Aliya Ali-Afzal
A British-Asian mother and daughter clash over plans for daughter's Big Day. From the author of Would I Lie to You?
So charming, funny and a pleasure to readI totally see why Aliya has been called a refreshing new voice -- Jessica George, author of My Name is Maame
THE BIG DAY is a big delight... I was rooting for Noor and Dan and their happy ever after throughout. It was a wonderful read -- Cesca Major
This book packs a full punch of emotions - I laughed, I groaned, I cringed, but most of all, I fell in love with Noor, her family, and her culture. A beautiful celebration that I wish I could relive all over again -- Jesse Q. Sutanto, USA Today Bestselling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Aliya writes books that literally have it all... Nail-biting tension, laugh out loud humour and razor-sharp intelligence... There is enough heart and wisdom in this novel to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy long after you have finished reading -- Sairish Hussain
A hilarious, big-hearted tale grappling with the delights and pressures facing British-Pakistani women today. Ali-Afzal is the desi answer to Sophie Kinsella, Ms Marvel actress -- Mehwish Hayat
Aliya is such an intelligent, observant writer and The Big Day is multi-layered genre fiction at its best. It is funny and propulsive but weighted in truth and real issues. Aliya has such a strong voice and her brilliant cast of characters are nuanced and clearly drawn. A real page turner for a weekend’s distraction or a great holiday read too. -- Kate Sawyer
The characters are drawn superbly and the story is as much a study on what it is to navigate modern life while keeping a steady hand on the tiller of tradition and expectation. It is a story of identity and culture and most of all love - in all it's guises. -- Faith Hogan
PRAISE FOR WOULD I LIE TO YOU?: 'Warm, intelligent [...] and keeps up the tension right till the end' Sophie Kinsella 'I just fell into this and couldn't stop... The writing is so fresh and light; funny in places, but moving in others... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse 'A refreshing new voice in commercial fiction... Uplifting and joyous' Cosmopolitan 'Not just entertaining, but intelligent and original too [...] and the resourceful Faiza will steal your heart' Lesley Kara 'A fresh take on domestic dynamics and moral dilemma... Perfect for reading groups' -- Clare Mackintosh
THE BIG DAY is a big delight... I was rooting for Noor and Dan and their happy ever after throughout. It was a wonderful read -- Cesca Major
This book packs a full punch of emotions - I laughed, I groaned, I cringed, but most of all, I fell in love with Noor, her family, and her culture. A beautiful celebration that I wish I could relive all over again -- Jesse Q. Sutanto, USA Today Bestselling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Aliya writes books that literally have it all... Nail-biting tension, laugh out loud humour and razor-sharp intelligence... There is enough heart and wisdom in this novel to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy long after you have finished reading -- Sairish Hussain
A hilarious, big-hearted tale grappling with the delights and pressures facing British-Pakistani women today. Ali-Afzal is the desi answer to Sophie Kinsella, Ms Marvel actress -- Mehwish Hayat
Aliya is such an intelligent, observant writer and The Big Day is multi-layered genre fiction at its best. It is funny and propulsive but weighted in truth and real issues. Aliya has such a strong voice and her brilliant cast of characters are nuanced and clearly drawn. A real page turner for a weekend’s distraction or a great holiday read too. -- Kate Sawyer
The characters are drawn superbly and the story is as much a study on what it is to navigate modern life while keeping a steady hand on the tiller of tradition and expectation. It is a story of identity and culture and most of all love - in all it's guises. -- Faith Hogan
PRAISE FOR WOULD I LIE TO YOU?: 'Warm, intelligent [...] and keeps up the tension right till the end' Sophie Kinsella 'I just fell into this and couldn't stop... The writing is so fresh and light; funny in places, but moving in others... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse 'A refreshing new voice in commercial fiction... Uplifting and joyous' Cosmopolitan 'Not just entertaining, but intelligent and original too [...] and the resourceful Faiza will steal your heart' Lesley Kara 'A fresh take on domestic dynamics and moral dilemma... Perfect for reading groups' -- Clare Mackintosh
Aliya Ali-Afzal has a degree in Russian and German from UCL and an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway, University of London. While working as an Executive MBA Career Coach for business schools in London, one day, she decided to take her own advice and pursue her secret dream of becoming a writer. Her debut novel Would I Lie To You was selected for World Book Night 2022, was a Summer Reads Pick by Penguin Books UK, picked for Summer Must Reads by Adele Parks, a Clare Mackintosh Book Club pick and featured in The New York Post as a ‘fab British export’. It has also been translated into Arabic and published in the UAE in 2023. Aliya’s writing has been longlisted for the Bath Novel Award, the Mslexia Novel Competition, the Mo Siewcharran Prize, and the Primadonna Prize. Aliya is a proud Londoner and is now a full-time writer and a creative writing teacher and mentor. Connect with Aliya on Instagram @aliyaaliafzalauthor and on X @AAAiswriting
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800245730 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800245734 |
| Title | The Big Day |
| Author | Aliya Ali-Afzal |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2024-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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