Novelist Soniah Kamal To Speak At Sharon Forks Library Saturday

CUMMING, GA — Soniah Kamal, Atlanta-based author of "Unmarriageable – Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan," will speak and sign books on Saturday, April 27 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming.

Newly released from Random House, Kamal’s novel received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal and is also an Amazon Best Books pick. "Unmarriageable – Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan" is a charming update on Jane Austen’s beloved novel and an enlivening exploration of class, love and marriage.

An award-winning essayist, fiction writer and vibrant speaker, Soniah Kamal has delivered a TEDx talk and her works have appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, Buzzfeed and Literary Hub.

“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Kamal to Sharon Forks Library,” Programming Manager Tracy Walker said in a release. “Her novel, 'Unmarriageable – Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan,' is a wry, witty telling of this classic story. Ms. Kamal is an excellent speaker, as well, and attendees are in for a treat with this rising literary star.”

Following her presentation, the author will sign books. Copies of "Unmarriageable – Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan" will be available for purchase. Attendees may also bring their own copies of the books for signing. Copies of "Unmarriageable – Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan" are also available in the library’s catalog.

An Afternoon with Soniah Kamal is free, but advance registration on the library website is requested.