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The New York Times book review for MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA:

CONTINUING THE THEME of rebellion:

Contemporary Austen adaptations are exercises in seeing how far a tradition can be stretched without snapping. That’s a natural fit for a Muslim romance author writing about characters of faith; Uzma Jalaluddin’s debut, “Ayesha at Last,” was one of the most refreshing “Pride and Prejudice” takes in decades. For her new novel, MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA, she takes up my favourite of Austen’s books, “Persuasion.” And, honestly, knocks it clean out of the park.

“Good Morning America” has selected “Three Holidays and a Wedding” by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marisa Stapley as their latest Buzz Pick. This novel is being highlighted as a festive read for the holiday season.

Canada Reads is back! This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to shift your perspective.

The stories we tell, and the way we tell them, can shape how we see ourselves, our communities and the world. This collection of books is an opportunity to broaden our horizons, expand our worldview and think differently about the world around us and our place in it.

Amazon Studios and Kaling International are developing Uzma Jalaluddin’s novel “Hana Khan Carries On” as a film.

The story puts a modern Muslim spin on a premise first made famous by the Ernst Lubitsch classic “The Shop Around the Corner,” which was later updated with Nora Ephron’s “You’ve Got Mail.”

The novel follows two competing Halal shops. Hana’s family owns a restaurant called Three Sisters in the Golden Crescent neighborhood of Toronto, and its business is threatened when a more commercial, fusion-based eatery moves in down the street. The catch is that Hana and the owner of the other restaurant, Aydin, have an instant romantic connection.

Sahar Jahani will write the script, while Mindy Kaling and Jessica Kumai Scott will produce via Kaling International.

HANA KHAN CARRIES ON has been chosen for the Cityline Book Club!