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HomeErotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

  • Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Nikki, living in West London, has distanced herself from her traditional Sikh family. When her father’s death leaves them in financial jeopardy, Nikki takes a job teaching creative writing at a Punjabi community centre. Nikki soon realizes that her students have a wealth of fantasies and memories, and she teaches them how to unleash their creativity. When the widows’ gossip offers shocking insights into the recent death of a young wife and some of the class erotica is shared among friends, it sparks a scandal that threatens them all.

  •  Last updated: September 8, 2023

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Balli Kaur Jaswal Biography

Author's Website. "Her third novel Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows (Harper Collins/William Morrow) was released internationally to critical acclaim in March 2017."

Interview: Balli Kaur Jaswal, Author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows

Desi Writer's Lounge, interview. "Through the lively imagination of the widows and Nikki’s persistence, Balli Kaur Jaswal crafts a story that is both compassionate about tradition and critical of the taboos surrounding sexuality in South Asian cultures."

New York Journal of Books Review: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows

“Erotic Stories of Punjabi Widows is a masterpiece.”

Singapore Unbound Review: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows

"Learning to Speak Up for Exactly What You Want"

The Economist Review: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows

"Rooted in a Sikh community in London, social commentary and steamy scenes jostle for attention"

The Oprah Magazine Discussion Questions – Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows

"The Best Book Club Questions to Spark Discussion"

There is no honour in ‘honour killings’

The Globe and Mail. "Reyhana Patel is co-author of the report 'Dis-honourable killings,' published by Islamic Relief Canada, where she is head of external relations."

When Worlds Collide At Your Wedding

Hello Sunshine. "Balli Kaur Jaswal, the author of Reese’s March Book Pick, shares her story of bringing  two very different families together from two very different cultures for her recent wedding."

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