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The final five books and the panellists who chose them will be revealed on Jan. Hana Khan Carries On is on the Canada Reads 2023 longlist.

It's a battle that gets more complicated by Hana's growing attraction to the rival restaurant's attractive owner, Aydin. Fighting for her family is a big battle, one that will put all of Hana's skills to the test. When her aunt and a cousin come to town, and a rival restaurant opens in their neighbourhood, Hana's life is upended and family secrets are revealed.

In Hana Khan Carries On, Hana is an aspiring radio host who is working at her family's halal restaurant. Hana Khan Carries On is a romantic comedy from Uzma Jalaluddin. She is also the author of the novel Ayesha At Last. Uzma Jalaluddin is a teacher, parenting columnist and author based in Ontario. Jalaluddin is represented by Hotchkiss Daily & Associates and Rees Literary Agency.This interview originally aired on April 24, 2021. Jahani is represented by APA, RAIN Management, and Morris Yorn. Kaling is represented by CAA, 3Arts, The Lede Company and Ziffen Law.

An adaption is in development at Sony with Pascal Pictures, with Jahani on board to adapt. Her debut novel, “Ayesha at Last,” is a revamped “Pride and Prejudice” set in a close-knit Toronto Muslim community. Jalaluddin writes “Samosas and Maple Syrup,” a culture and parenting column for the Toronto Star.

Jahani most recently wrote on “13 Reasons Why,” “The Bold Type” and the first season of “Ramy.” She was also a fellow of the 25th Annual Project Involve Program for Film Independent and is currently developing an original half-hour series with HBO Max, which will be produced by A24 and Ramy Youssef’s Cairo Cowboy. In 2019, Kaling executive produced, wrote and starred in the feature film “Late Night.” She is also the author of the New York Times–bestselling books “Why Not Me?” and “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns).” Kaling previously created and starred in “The Mindy Project” and also served as a writer, executive producer and star of “The Office,” earning six Emmy nominations for her work.