1. The Stationery Shop of Tehran
A beautifully written historical romance set in 1953 Tehran, this novel follows Roya, a book-loving teenager who finds solace in a quaint stationery shop run by the kind Mr. Fakhri. There, she meets Bahman, a passionate and politically active young man, and they fall in love. But when a coup d'état shakes Iran, their plans to be together are shattered. Decades later, in the U.S., fate gives Roya a chance to uncover the truth about what happened to Bahman. A moving story of love, loss, and destiny.
2. The Lion Women of Tehran
This novel tells the story of Roya’s younger sister, Shireen, shedding light on the struggles of Iranian women through different generations. It explores themes of courage, sisterhood, and resistance in the face of societal oppression. Set in both pre- and post-revolutionary Iran, the book portrays the strength of women who dare to defy expectations.