{"product_id":"that-thing-we-call-a-heart-1","title":"That Thing We Call a Heart","description":"This young adult novel by Sheba Karim, author of Skunk Girl, is a funny and affecting coming-of-age story for fans of Jenny Han, Megan McCafferty, and Sara Farizan. A Kirkus Best Book of 2017!\nShabnam Qureshi is facing a summer of loneliness and boredom until she meets Jamie, who scores her a job at his aunt’s pie shack. Shabnam quickly finds herself in love, while her former best friend, Farah, who Shabnam has begun to reconnect with, finds Jamie worrying.\nIn her quest to figure out who she really is and what she really wants, Shabnam looks for help in an unexpected place—her family, and her father’s beloved Urdu poetry.\nThat Thing We Call a Heart is a funny and fresh story about the importance of love—in all its forms.\n\nBut as Shabnam navigates a new romance and an old friendship, can the secrets of centuries-old poetry really guide a modern heart?\n\nFirst Love: Shabnam is falling hard for Jamie, the charming boy from the pie shack. But her best friend Farah sees red flags, forcing Shabnam to question everything. Complicated Friendships: A heartfelt exploration of a friendship between two Muslim teens trying to reconnect after drifting apart while navigating faith, identity, and boys. A Journey of Self-Discovery: With college just around the corner, Shabnam turns to her father’s beloved Urdu poetry for answers about who she is and what she truly wants. South Asian Voices: A funny, fresh, and authentic contemporary YA novel about a Pakistani-American girl finding her own way in the world.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062445707\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 56JUHA0003MJ_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Karim, Sheba\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Integrity of the book is in good condition with no missing pages. Pages can have minimal notes or highlighting.  The dust jacket or box shows normal wear and tear. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47784642347185,"sku":"56JUHA0003MJ_ns","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0062445707-0.jpg?v=1785291135","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/that-thing-we-call-a-heart-1","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}