In the author’s latest novel, a wealthy Iranian American family clamors to get a reality show Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
This week, we highlight new books from Porochista Khakpour, Zephyr Teachout, and Nathacha Appanah. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
The path to Porochista Khakpour’s memoir “Sick” was not easy. The book, about her long battle with Lyme disease, was delayed after she was in a car crash that left her with a brain injury – and then a Lyme relapse. After these events, she decided to change the focus of what she calls a “miracle... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
“My goal is no longer a perfect body or hair. My goal is to live to be an old woman,” says Iranian-American novelist Porochista Khakpour. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]