Have you waited until the last minute to get your holiday shopping done? Well, in case you have a rom-com lover on your list, here are some suggestions, including A Holly Jolly Diwali, by CBC Books that might make their holiday!

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If you are looking for some lighthearted Indian romances to add to your reading list, then you are in luck. Book Riot has put together this fabulous list (including A Holly Jolly Diwali) for your reading pleasure.

Click here to check out all 17 titles on Book Riot’s site!

If you are a reader that loves to get into the holiday mood with your book choices, then this list is perfect for you! We Are Bookish (by Netgalley) has put together a list of 10 holiday romances that are must-adds to your TBR. I’m happy to see that A Holly Jolly Diwali was included!

Get into the holiday mood and check out the full list on the We Are Bookish site.

This quick list of new romances adds diverse voices while keeping all the tropes in HEAs (Happily Ever Afters) readers adore. I’m so happy to say that A Holly Jolly Diwali is included on the list.

Click here to read about all 5 titles on Chatelaine’s site.

Whether you enjoy literary fiction, poetry, non fiction, romance, mystery or all the genres in between, there something for every read on this list of “Read and Loved” books from Buzzfeed, which includes my latest book, A Holly Jolly Diwali!

Click here to check out the entire list on Buzzfeed.https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/best-books-october

Listen in as I talk to Stephen Quinn of The Early Edition on CBC Listen as we discuss my new book, A Holly Jolly Diwali, how the writing world has begun to open up to new voices over the past few years, the changing times in entertainment, and my position as Richmond’s newest Writer in Residence.

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The Mary Sue has gathered together four books that they think everyone should check out for Diwali for their themes of family and new beginnings and I’m thrilled that A Holly Jolly Diwali has been included!

Click here to check out their four recommended reads!

I’m so excited to share this video of my appearance on The Morning Show. Watch as I discuss A Holly Jolly Diwali, my inspiration for the novel, my South Asian background and romance.

I recently chatted with The Nerd Daily about my new book, A Holly Jolly Diwali, plus lots of other fun topics, including my thoughts about writing, my book recommendations and what I love about the romance genre.

Check out the full interview on The Nerd Daily!

Ready for a little romance? Popsugar has you covered with a list of lovely books will leave you swooning as you root for a bevy of captivating characters to realise they’re perfect for one another, including A Holly Jolly Diwali.

“The ever practical Niki Randhawa finds an awfully handsome reason to throw caution to the wind in A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli. While attending her friend’s wedding in Mumbai, Niki meets a man who encourages her to embrace her creative side, but her new romance is threatened when a job offer back home leaves her torn between listening to her heart or doing what she feels is best for her family.”

You can see the full list on Popsugar here.