Author of The Thirty Before Thirty List, Finding Mr Perfectly Fine & Desperate in Dubai.

Author and Podcaster

Tasneem Abdur-Rashid

Hello, and thank you for stopping by!

My name is Tasneem Abdur-Rashid and I’m a British Bengali writer born and raised in north London. I’m also a mum and I spend my days juggling my day job, raising my children and writing stories about underrepresented communities.

Before I started writing books, I worked in media, PR and communications for over 15 years, in the UK and in the Middle East. I have a BA and MA in Creative Writing, and my debut rom-com, Finding Mr Perfectly Fine, was published by Bonnier/Zaffre in July 2022 as part of a two-book publishing deal.

My Story

My Books

Finding Mr Perfectly Fine

‘I loved it. Utterly charming’ Jenny Colgan

Desperate in Dubai

The UAE’s Answer to Desperate Housewives – Timeout Dubai

The Thirty Before Thirty List

‘Totally charming’ EVA VERDE

Reviews

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After years of growing up without much representation in books we have something we can call our own. Witty, full of humour and a tad emotional.

– Bengali Halal Foodie

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I absolutely loved this book! Hooked from the start I couldn’t put it down and took it EVERYWHERE with me. Tasneem blends humour, and heart, and relatable moments.

– Cakeface Makeup

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A breath of fresh air, this original novel explores themes of love and family alongside faith and culture norms. It kept me hooked all the way through!

– Reema, Netgalley

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I was so invested in the storyline. It’s not just about romance, but ambition, drive and making something of yourself. Tasneem did it again!

– Nargis, Amazon

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The book is full of laugh out loud moments, and twists and turns! You can’t predict what happens next. Such a clever and original storyline.

– Yousra, Amazon

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A tribute and love letter to a generation of brown women finding their identity while honouring their culture, faith and traditions.

– Lochislibrary

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This book is perfect if you’re looking for a feel god story about taking chances, embracing change and discovering what really matters in life.

– Amazon Customer

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This book is like a warm hug to all the brown girls out there. The banter in this book, from pop culture to sibling rivalry is executed so well! I am obsessed!

– Reema, Netgalley

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I found Maya’s character very relatable/ It’s funny how a book can come into your life and resonate with so many personal moments. It felt as though Tasneem had tapped into my thoughts and feelings.

– Harpreet, Netgalley

NEWS AND EVENTS

THE CANDID BOOK CLUB

by admin | Feb 15, 2025 | News and Events

Date: Monday 24 February 2025 Time: 7:00PM Get ready for the most candid book convo of your life! It’s time to spill the tea on everything! Writing, inspiration, the industry, life, everything basically!!! Links to the tickets are...

ODD GIRL OUT – Coming to you in April 2025

by admin | Jan 31, 2025 | News and Events

I'm thrilled to share the gorgeous cover of my upcoming YA, Odd Girl Out, published by David Fickling Books. This book is really special to me - it's the book I wish I had growing up as a visibly Muslim teenager in London in the 90s. It's a coming-of-age story about...

WATFORD LIBRARY – THURS 28 NOVEMBER 2024 7:00PM

by admin | Nov 10, 2024 | News and Events

I’m excited to share that I’ll be at Watford Library on Thursday 28th November at 7:00PM to talk about my books, my writing journey, diverse rom-coms and more! Fun fact - I worked for Haringey Libraries once upon a time and we used to hold the odd author event. I...

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