Marjan Kamali Books If You Liked Stationery of Tehran

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These novels share themes of cultural upheaval, personal discovery, and intricate relationships, much like Kamali's The Stationery Shop of Tehran, here are some books to know.

1

A Thousand Splendid Sun

A heart-wrenching story set in Afghanistan, following two women as they navigate love and hardship.

2

The Giver of Stars

A story of women finding friendship and purpose during the 1930s in rural Kentucky.

3

The Map of Salt and Stars

A novel intertwining the journeys of two Syrian girls, one in modern-day and another in a 12th-century mapmaker’s journey.

4

The Garden of Evening Mists

Set in post-war Malaya, this novel delves into love, memory, and the beauty of gardens.

5

Pachinko

A sweeping saga of a Korean family living in Japan through generations, exploring love, sacrifice, and destiny.

6

The Mountains Sing

A multigenerational tale of a Vietnamese family struggling through the Vietnam War.

7

The Paris Library

Set in WWII Paris, it's a story about the power of books, friendship, and finding love in difficult times.