University of Winchester
Faculty of Arts Research Seminar
Wed 22 Feb, 4.30pm, FWB204
Ayisha Malik, Author of 'Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged' [twenty7, 2016]
All welcome.
Author Ayisha Malik will discuss her debut novel Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged, which was featured in Marie Claire’s ‘Must-reads’ and Grazia’s Hotlist of 'Best in New Books' in 2016. Ayisha was one of WH Smith's Fresh Talent picks. The novel has garnered widespread praise:
'Fun, Fresh and Funny' - MHAIRI MCFARLANE, bestselling author of 'You Had Me At Hello.'
'Malik achieves the perfect balance of romance and humour' – INDEPENDENT
'...an entertaining debut with laugh-out-loud moments – a contemporary love story you won't want to miss' – CANDIS MAGAZINE
'Refreshing and funny…Move over Bridget Jones' – SUNDAY MIRROR
'Fun, feisty and addictive. It deserves to be read' IRISH EXAMINER
'...everything about this novel challenges expectations...a sharp, funny but ultimately very normal portrait of life as a British Muslim' THE NATIONAL
'Snort-diet-Coke-out-of-your-nostrils funny' RED
'Hilariously smart' Nikesh Shukla, editor of THE GOOD IMMIGRANT
Ayisha Malik holds a BA in English Literature and Sociology, and a First Class MA in Creative Writing. She worked at Penguin Random House before moving to Cornerstones where she was managing editor for five years. Her debut novel, Sofia Khan is Not Obliged (Twenty7), was met with great critical acclaim and was a WHSmith Fresh Talent pick in 2016. The book has also been optioned for TV. The sequel, The Other Half of Happiness (Zaffre), is out April 2017. Ayisha is also the ghost writer for Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain's book, The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters (Harlequin). She is now a full-time writer and is working on her third novel, as well as Nadiya's second book.
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