Twenty-Nine Going on Thirty

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A light-hearted contemporary novel about four friends navigating love, friendship, family expectations and the approach of thirty.

Author Name	Andaleeb Wajid
ISBN	9780143441182
Year of Publication	2018
Pages	256
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780143441182
Year Of Publication: 2018
Pages : 256
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

Priya is nearing her thirtieth birthday and feels overwhelmed by expectations about adulthood, career and marriage. Living in Bengaluru and working as the social media head of a software company, she finds herself caught between her independent life and her mother's traditional expectations.

Her romantic life becomes more complicated when she meets Ajay, an attractive neighbour who is also a widower. Meanwhile, Priya's friendships with Farida, Mini and Namrata provide humour, emotional support and companionship as they all approach the milestone of turning thirty. The novel explores the idea that growing older does not necessarily mean losing one's youth, freedom or sense of self.

Meet the Author

Andaleeb Wajid is an Indian author whose fiction frequently explores relationships, family, food and contemporary urban life. She has written numerous novels, including More than Just Biryani, Blinkers Off and Kite Strings. She has also written for publications including Good Housekeeping and Open Sesame, the children's supplement of Deccan Herald. Wajid previously worked as a technical writer and in corporate communications before becoming a full-time writer.

Book Summary

Priya is approaching thirty and struggling with the expectations that come with the milestone. Her mother repeatedly asks when she will get married, while Priya is trying to establish herself professionally and enjoy her independent life in Bengaluru.

Her situation changes when she meets Ajay, her charming new neighbour. The attraction is immediate, but Priya soon discovers that Ajay is a widower with emotional baggage. At the same time, her three close friends—free-spirited Farida, shy Namrata and feisty Mini—are also dealing with their own relationships, family issues and anxieties about growing older.

As the four friends confront romance, family pressures and changing priorities, they discover that turning thirty is not simply about becoming more responsible. It is also about understanding oneself, maintaining meaningful friendships and learning that growing up is very different from growing old.

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