Together Tea

By: Marjan Kamali

Narrated by: Negin Farsad

Darya has discovered the perfect gift for her daughter's twenty-fifth birthday: an ideal husband. Mina, however, is fed up with her mother's endless matchmaking and grading of available Iranian American bachelors.

After Darya's last ill-fated attempt to find Mina a husband, mother and daughter embark on a journey to Iran, where the two women gradually begin to understand each other. But after Mina falls for a young man who never appeared on her mother's spreadsheets and Darya is tempted by an American musician, will this mother and daughter's tender appreciation for each other survive?

Yes, a Together Tea please

Any additional comments?

I always wondered, as I watch the TV news, what life is like for people in war torn countries. This story explained life in Iran, coming to America and finding the changing family dynamic. Each character’s personality shown in the story and I found I wished these characters were my real life American neighbors. The two love story lines, both different, were fresh and new in the field of romance novels. This is a wonderful story.

Persian memories

I love the storyline and could relate to so much of it, as an Iranian immigrant, who grew up the midst of the revolution and war in Iran. I was disappointed with the accents that were more Indian than Iranian! Some of the pronunciations were not accurate either.

Very Enjoyable

After listening to Stationary Shop, I was yearning for another one of Ms. Kamali novels and came upon Together Tea. I enjoyed both of these novels very much. It gave a interesting insight into Iranian customs and history. I hope she continues to write about her culture.

Funny, heart-grabbing, we'll read

As a man I wasn't sure I would care for what looked to be a romance. But since I lived in Iran a a youth, and I had loved the two other books by Marjan Kamali that I had listened to, I decided to try this one. I was immediately drawn in! It starts out with plenty to make you laugh. Then it takes you through the ups and downs of living in two cultures at once. And yes, it has love, both mature and new. I liked it a lot.

The reader does an excellent job of giving everyone their own voice AND the right accent. That requires a lot of talent!

Leaving Iran, Going Home Again

Listened to this after really liking her 2nd book The Stationary Shop. This is a good story and good listen.