She had been bred for marriage; even her high-powered Vassar education had only served to make her more marriageable to the right sort of man, and she hadn’t known what else to do with herself.”
Among the Ruins by Ausma Zehanat Khan
“Khattak re-examined his assumptions yet again. A black chador said nothing about a woman’s thoughts or hopes or her engagement with her country’s political future.”
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Why was she ashamed? Because she was supposed to be; because women, especially at her age, did not ask for these sorts of pleasures.
The End of Men by Karen Rinaldi
“multi-tasking was a no-win bullshit scenario”
Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy
“One aspect of human resilience, in all its marvelousness, was the ability to recalibrate, to adjust to new circumstances with astonishing speed.”
The Windfall by Diksha Basu
"He wanted the new car, the home with a driveway, crystal chandeliers, sparkling water, better shower heads, and softer shoes. He wanted to be a member of a private club. He wanted to get a bidet installed in the master bathroom."