The Sari Shop Widow - Tapa blanda

A nice story about a widow who is too scared to fall in love; however bold enough to acknowledge her needs and fulfill them silently. Once I started this novel, it was difficult to put it down. The flow of the story was nice and the characters were believable. --Payal Samanta Oct 31, 2014

Another of those believable novels with relatable characters with very easy writing and lots of humour moments thrown in for good measure....I finished this in 3 days; it was hard to put away! It is a story of Anjali Kapadia, a 37-year-old widow who is struggling to save her sari shop in New Jersey (Mini India) from going bankrupt and then how 2 men storm into her life and change it forever! It is a very poignant romantic tale and tells a lot about the lives of Indian-Americans... I loved this book for the easy writing style and the subtle play of emotions interspersed with aspirations, family values, promises, sacrifices and friendship....a definite must-read! I have already ordered all of Shobhan Bantwal's novels and can't wait to finish them all! --Nishant Jha Oct 7, 2013

Very touchy & warm book. Joyfull reading & somhow could not leave without finishing it. Characters are so real & emotions explained are also very touchy. People who do not enjoy raeding realtionship will not not enjoy this book. Its purely on relationships & dynamism of relationships; how it changes ! --Debyani Sinha Dec 21, 2012

Anjali Kapadia, a 37 year old widow, is devoted to transforming her parents' sari shop into a chic boutique. The store has been her only world. But life has strange twists up its sleeve. In spite of all her efforts, now, ten years later, the store stands on the brink of bankruptcy. Anjali could lose everything she has worked so hard for. Unless ... unless fate intervenes.