May '20 Pick

The Henna Artist

Alka Joshi

Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the...

From Our Book Lover-In-Chief

This book is so amazing...it took me to another land, and another place and really opened my eyes to a whole other way of life.

I am so excited to share the news that The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi is our May book pick! This vivid story is so rich and complex... reading about Lakshmi's journey from escaping an abusive marriage to becoming one of the most sought-after henna artists in Jaipur captivated me from the first chapter to the final page. Follow along with me at Reese's Book Club and let's read together!



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