Author of International Best-seller, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
Author of International Best-seller, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
Latest Book Release from Nadia Hashimi
City of Widows
From bestselling novelist Nadia Hashimi—a gripping, occasionally terrifying, yet ultimately hopeful novel focusing on the women of Afghanistan in the years since the Taliban regained power.
An epic saga of an Afghan woman with secrets that threaten to undo the life she resurrected from ashes. She, a soldier in an elite military unit – and her musically gifted daughter find themselves at a crossroads of history. City of Widows gives voices to the unforgettable Afghan women whose lives were upended with the fall of Afghanistan into Taliban power.
Unforgettable Stories
of Resilience
of Resilience
Nadia Hashimi is an internationally bestselling author whose unforgettable stories center Afghan women and families. Spanning generations and continents, her stories of resilience and survival have captivated readers worldwide and have been translated into 17 languages.
Adult Fiction
Sparks Like Stars
“blending history, heritage, culture and traditions within a narrative that’s as suspenseful as it is emotionally compelling”
– NPR
A House Without Windows
“More than just the Afghan Orange Is the New Black, Hashimi’s novel is populated by vibrant, complex characters and offers a piercing look at the lives of women in Afghanistan.”
—Booklist
When the Moon is Low
“A must-read saga about borders, barriers, and the resolve of one courageous mother fighting to cross over.”
— O, the Oprah Magazine
The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
“There’s nothing better than a novel that sweeps you away to a richly drawn new world, offering that rare miss-your-subway-stop immersion.”
–Washington Post
Young Adult
Spilled Ink
“Clever dialogue between the vividly individualized characters lightens harrowing depictions of anti-Islamic hate crimes in this tightly structured and engagingly paced read.”
– Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Middle Grade
The Sky at Our Feet
“A winsome supporting cast, snappy dialogue, and nonstop adventures just shy of fantastic make this a thought-provoking, heartwarming page-turner.”
–Publishers Weekly starred review
One Half from the East
“An excellent title that will offer students a window into life in Afghanistan and open interesting, age-appropriate conversations about gender expectations and roles in different countries.”
-Starred review, School Library Journal