{"product_id":"zainab-takes-new-york-9781472288394","title":"Zainab Takes New York","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A sweet, charming, funny story about finding friendship, finding yourself, and love' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I was waiting for a book like this!' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e***INCLUDED IN THE AFRICA CENTER'S ROUND-UP OF 50 NOTABLE AFRICAN BOOKS OF 2021***\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e___________________________________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eZainab Sekyi is on a quest to find herself. . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe's moving to New York City to pursue her lifelong dream to become an illustrator, but she doesn't just want to get a job. She's also on a mission to make enough money to go on a night out, buy a whole bottle of wine (not just a glass) and, most importantly of all, to fall in love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as she grows accustomed to the hustle and bustle of city life - with the help of her new roommate Mary Grace, and life-long friend, Densua - she begins to hear the voices of her ancestors in her mind. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCould understanding her family's past hold the key to Zainab's future? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming romcom about one woman learning to fall in love in one of the most magical cities on earth, Ayesha Harruna Attah's novel is perfect for fans of Uzma Jalaluddin, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiley Reid and Angela Makholwa.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love \u003ci\u003eZainab Takes New York. . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'If you're looking for \u003cb\u003ea cute fun read, \u003c\/b\u003ehere is your next book' \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eThis was \u003cb\u003ejust the most beautiful book, \u003c\/b\u003efrom it's gorgeous cover to the immersive storyline. \u003cb\u003eI haven't read anything quite as engaging as this in recent years!'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eAyesha has a way of writing that makes it \u003cb\u003ehard to put the book down.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'This book is filled with \u003cb\u003eso many lessons from incredible characters\u003c\/b\u003e.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eCharming\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetgalley Reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Ayesha Harruna Attah: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBeautifully\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewritten\u003c\/b\u003e story that stimulates \u003cb\u003erich \u003c\/b\u003emental imagery' \u003cb\u003e***** Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Very \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e***** Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'One of the \u003cb\u003ebest books I've read\u003c\/b\u003e in the last 10 years!' \u003cb\u003e***** Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAmazing\u003c\/b\u003e worth reading' \u003cb\u003e***** Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I \u003cb\u003ecouldn't put this book down\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e***** Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Thank you for a \u003cb\u003ebeautiful \u003c\/b\u003estory' \u003cb\u003e***** Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Headline Accent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472288394\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272","brand":"Ayesha Harruna Attah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729544286389,"sku":"9781472288394","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_105ce4e6-21ea-4e87-a413-4cad2da2cd46.jpg?v=1675803425","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/zainab-takes-new-york-9781472288394","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}