Sonya Lalli

My third novel, Serena Singh Flips the Script, will be published in February 2021 and the cover art is here! Serena Singh is tired of everyone telling her what she should want–and she is ready to prove to her mother, her sister, and the aunties in her community that a woman does not need domestic bliss…

Take a break from working from home and celebrate the lighter side of literature. Take an escape with a romantic comedy and join me as I discuss my latest book, Grown-Up Pose, with the Arlington Public Library and their Escapism Book Club. New members are welcome. You don’t have to read the book to join, but…

Check out my interview on episode 23 of the LITerally Us podcast! On the episode, podcast hosts Gabi and Kamrun interview me about my books, The Matchmaker’s List and Grown-Up Pose, and we chat about the arranged marriage trope — particularly within the South Asian context. Other topics we cover during the interview include my favourite romance…

A great list of interesting reads, including a lovely review of Grown-Up Pose! “Anu’s relationships with her supportive and understanding parents is also lovely to watch as she navigates away from her good-girl image and grows into the adult she wants to be.” Read the rest of the review here.

My second book, Grown-Up Pose, came out in March and the reviews are pouring in! A big THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased and read Grown-Up Pose! I’m grateful to all the bloggers and book reviewers who have taken the time to jot down their thoughts about the book – your book love, hard…

“Writing South Asian characters comes with challenges of its own. While the publishing industry has embraced diverse narratives over the last several years, the representation of girls and women of color are still in high demand. For Lalli, she said there is a desire to have every brown girl see themselves in her characters, but…

I’m really excited to be taking part in TWO online events with FOLD – the Festival of Literary Diversity – coming up soon and I’d love it you joined me! Here are all the details: ImagineIt Presents: FOLD Lite Saturday, April 18, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT FOLD Artistic Director and q book…

A lot of us are in the midst of practicing safe social distancing or self-isolation, and many people are turning to books during this time to keep entertained. Bustle has rounded up the 25 best romantic books to keep you company. From feel-good rom-coms to some seriously sexy stories, this list has all the reading material…

I am beyond excited to share the news that Grown-Up Pose is a Canadian fiction bestseller! Our Saturday morning tradition of coffee and reading the Globe and Mail has never been such a sweet surprise. Thank you to everyone for your love, support and preorders! I am so grateful.

Every week kobo lists some of their most anticipated new releases for the week and there are some great titles out this spring! Not only did Grown-Up Pose make the list but it was also chosen as a “top new ebook release” for Kobo in both Canada and the US! “It’s been just over a…