A Month of Authors

Parini Shroff and The Bandit Queens

Wed Mar 8 7 - 8 pm online Register at bit.ly/AuthorPariniShroff

A young Indian woman finds the false rumors that she killed her husband surprisingly useful — until other women in the village start asking for her help getting rid of their own husbands.

Filled with clever criminals, second chances, and wry and witty women, Parini Shroff’s The Bandit Queens is a razor-sharp debut of humor and heart that readers won’t soon forget.

Five years ago, Geeta lost her no-good husband. As in, she actually lost him — he walked out on her and she has no idea where he is. But in her remote village in India, rumor has it that Geeta killed him. And it’s a rumor that just won’t die.

Freedom must look good on Geeta, because now other women are asking for her “expertise,” making her an unwitting consultant for husband disposal.

Parini Shroff received her MFA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a practicing attorney and currently lives in the Bay Area. The Bandit Queens is her debut novel.

“[A] wild ride. Very funny—like, laugh out loud funny.” —NPR

NEW! Light but Not Fluffy

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In this new book discussion group, we read and discuss light-hearted books that make us smile. The books talk about love, hope, grace, humor, and — perhaps some snark.

3rd Thursdays; 2 - 3 pm Mar 16 & Apr 20 Miller

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