Audiobooks narrated by Mayuri Bhandari

Ten Incarnations of Rebellion: A Novel Audiobook

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi comes an epic and daring novel that imagines an alternate version of 1960s India that was never liberated from the British, and a young woman's struggle to change the tides of history. "This is the kind of fiction we need more of."-R. F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel Kalki Divekar grows up a daughter of Kingston-a city the British built on the ashes of Bombay. The older generation, including her father, have been lost to the brutal hunt for rebels. Young men are drafted to fight wars they will never return from. And the people of her city are more interested in fighting one another than facing their true oppressors. When tragedy strikes close to home, Kalki begins to play a dangerous game with small acts of resistance, tempered by cautious, level-headed Yashu and fortified by Fauzia, whose dreams of the future awaken Kalki's heart. Together, they found Kingston's new independence movement, obtaining jobs working for the British while secretly planning to destroy the empire from the inside out. But one wrong move means certain death, and when facing threats from all quarters, Kalki must decide whether it's more important to be a hero or to survive. Set over the course of a decade and told as ten moments from Kalki's life that mirror the Dashavatara, the ten avatars of Vishnu, Ten Incarnations of Rebellion is a sweeping, deeply felt speculative novel of empowerment, friendship, self-determination, and the true meaning of freedom."

Vaishnavi Patel (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Writing Mr. Right

""A joyful, life-affirming story.... A lovely tribute to creatives everywhere." -Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Much Ado About Nada In this charming, delightfully original rom-com, a struggling writer's muse suddenly comes to life, but can they create their own happily-ever-after? Legal secretary by day, aspiring novelist by night, Ziya Khan pours herself into writing stories featuring the kinds of diverse characters she loves. In exchange, she's got a growing pile of rejection letters. When yet another "thanks but no thanks" arrives on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Ziya decides to throw her novel and her dreams in the trash. End of story. Except that when Ziya wakes up, there's a flesh-and-blood version of her muse standing in her kitchen. His name is Aashiq, and it's his job to inspire Ziya to write again. From singing karaoke to standing up for herself at work, he's pushing Ziya out of the sidelines and into the world, showing her how to live and love fully. Even more impossibly, something starts to blossom between them. But as Ziya rediscovers the joy of writing, Aashiq starts to disappear. His job is almost done. And it seems soon Ziya will have to choose: Her art…or her heart?"

Alina Khawaja (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Love Craves Cardamom

"An aspiring teen art curator who's sworn off love spends a semester in India, where the first boy to give her butterflies again has a royally surprising secret-part of the international Love in Translation series of standalone YA romances. "A swoon-worthy romance about following your heart. I absolutely adored this book." -Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn't Find You Archana Dhawan wants a boy-free zone this semester abroad. Fresh off a breakup, she's headed to Rajasthan, India-her parents' homeland-determined to find herself and thrive at her dream art museum internship. No drama. No distractions. Alas, the universe is trying to tempt her. On day one, she meets the hottest boy on the train. Soon after, she runs into him again at work. Not only is the museum tied to a palace, but the cute guy, Shiv, is a royal gardener! As he takes her to the most gorgeous local spots, their undeniable chemistry grows. Then Archi gets shocking news: Shiv is not who he seems. Now she's left wondering-was this brush with love the beginning of something warm and complex or just another bittersweet end? The swoony Love in Translation romances can be read together or separately: LOVE REQUIRES CHOCOLATE • LOVE CRAVES CARDAMOM"

Aashna Avachat (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot

"This laugh-out-loud debut romance introduces perfectly imperfect Payal Mehta, whose plan to get her longtime crush to finally notice her is destined for success, but only if she ignores her budding feelings for her archnemesis... Payal Mehta has had a crush on popular, athletic, all-around perfect Jonathan Slate ever since he smiled at her in freshman-year Spanish class. At a party during spring break of her junior year, Payal finally works up the courage to ask Jon to hang out. However, her romantic plans are derailed when he vomits on her Keds. Twice. But when Jon offers to take her out to lunch as an apology, Payal is convinced this is the start of their love story. Over chalupas and burritos at Taco Bell, Payal's best jokes are landing as planned. Jon is basically choking on his Coke-and then it happens. 'Do you have a boyfriend?' Payal is (finally) about to get the guy. And then he tries to set her up with his Indian friend. Payal's best friends, Neil Patel and Divya Bhatt, are just as mad about the microagression as Payal is, but they think she's a little too hung up on him. Determined to teach Jon a lesson by making him fall for her, Payal ropes in her archnemesis, Philip Kim, to help. It's the perfect plan. Minus Philip's snarky, annoying quips and lack of faith in its success. But as Payal lies to the people she loves, hides the too-Indian parts of herself in front of her crush, and learns that maybe Philip isn't the worst, she starts to wonder if what she's been looking for has been scowling at her all along..."

Preeti Chhibber (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Maya's Laws of Love: The funny and swoony rom-com for K-Drama fans.

"'A charming, funny, and unique twist on challenging the laws and traditions that shape us' Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly Maya Mirza is so convinced she's unlucky in love and life that she's come up with a list of laws to explain it. Most importantly… Law #1: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. But that's about to change. Maya's headed to Pakistan for an arranged marriage with a handsome, successful doctor who ticks all the right boxes. First comes marriage, then comes love - she's sure of it. Except… Law #6: Trips are never smooth sailing. From the start, Maya's journey is riddled with disaster, and the cynical lawyer seated next to her on the plane isn't helping. Until a storm leaves them stranded in Switzerland, and she and Sarfaraz become unlikely travel companions. And maybe something more… Law #4: When you think you're lucky, think again. Before long, Maya's wondering whether she's just experienced the ultimate in misfortune - finally meeting the right man a few days before she has to marry someone else. But if she's willing to bend some rules, this detour could take her somewhere wonderfully unexpected. 'Just as sweet as the romance that blossoms between Maya and Sarfaraz is the satisfaction of watching Maya learn to prioritize her own desires. Figuring out what she really wants in life is tricky enough; throw in familial expectations, a possible curse, and the right man at the wrong time, and you've got a delicious recipe for an engaging, relatable, and rewarding read' Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other "

Alina Khawaja (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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My Life Beyond Depression: A Mayo Clinic Patient Story

"Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. Through a first-person narrative, this book gives a glimpse into the daily routine, challenges, and coping techniques of a child managing depression. Color and visual techniques bring the emotional ups and downs to life for a powerful impact."

Hey Gee (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat

"An impulsive decision to join an Alaskan cruise getaway brings the chance for an onboard romance in this new enemies-to-lovers romance from the author of A Holly Jolly Diwali. Jasmine Randhawa likes everyone to think she has it all-great job, perfect Seattle apartment, and a handsome boyfriend. But she's not as confident or successful as she seems, and her relationship is at a breaking point. When Jasmine finds herself single and tagging along on her parents' vacation, she's not sure her life can get any farther off course. It's a nightmare for someone who's been so fiercely independent to find herself on a cruise full of family friends who've judged her since childhood. Things only get worse once the ship leaves the harbor and she realizes that this is a seniors' cruise, and the only other person under fifty on the entire boat is her childhood acquaintance, cocky and successful Jake Dhillon. Jasmine and Jake clash right away, with Jasmine smarting over how their South Asian community puts him on a pedestal as the perfect Indian son, whereas her reputation as a troublemaker precedes her. Except they can't avoid each other forever during the ten-day cruise, and they soon recognize a surprising number of similarities, especially in how many secrets they're keeping hidden from their families. Their restlessness seems to disappear whenever they're together, but is this relationship strong enough to last on land?"

Sonya Lalli (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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This One's for You

"A gorgeous contemporary romance about two ex-best friends, Cass and Syd, on a life-altering road trip following the reunion tour of the Darlas-the band Cass's mom was in when she died. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour, Mary H.K. Choi, and Jandy Nelson. After their high school graduation, former best friends Cass and Syd are gearing up for their futures. Cass has planned to go to college to become an engineer, while Syd-despite the fact that her family thinks she's messed up her whole life-has lined up a sound internship at a historic music venue. But Cass is keeping secrets. Though his dad has forbidden it, Cass has been playing music, taking trips to San Francisco BART stations to play and make money. Somehow, it's become a way for Cass to connect with his mother-who was also a musician-who died in a drunk driving accident on the way back from a gig when he was one. But after Syd catches Cass playing at the BART station, and Cass finds out his mom's old band the Darlas is going on a reunion tour, everything changes. On impulse, Cass invites Syd to the first Darlas show, and without telling anyone, they make a break for it. Turning one show into a cross-country journey, the two former friends throw away all their plans for the future and embark on a life-altering road trip following the tour, keeping it a secret from their friends and family. Along the way, they'll untangle the messy threads of how they became "ex"-best friends, experience the power of nature and music, and decide what they really want their lives to be. Maybe, through it all, Cass and Syd can find a way back to each other, too."

Kate Sweeney (Author), Max Meyers, Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Salaam, with Love

"This heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary follows Dua, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith, and first love. Being crammed into a house in Queens with her cousins is not how Dua envisions her trip to New York City. But here she is, spending the holy month of Ramadan with extended family she hasn't seen in years. Dua struggles to find her place in the conservative household and to connect with her aloof, engaged-to-be-married cousin, Mahnoor. And as if fasting the whole day wasn't tiring enough, she must battle her hormones whenever she sees Hassan, the cute drummer in a Muslim band who has a habit of showing up at her most awkward moments. After just a month, Dua is surprised to find that she's learning a lot more than she bargained for about her faith, relationships, her place in the world-and cute drummers. . . ."

Sara Sharaf Beg (Author), Mayuri Bhandari (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Mayuri Bhandari