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 Thirty Before Thirty List Longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards

by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | News and Events

I’m absolutely THRILLED to share that The Thirty Before Thirty List has been longlisted for The Diverse Book Awards!!!! This recognition means the world to me. I’ve followed these awards for ages, and I’ve always been inspired by how @thediversebookawards champion...

The Thirty Before Thirty List Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize!

by admin | Apr 9, 2025 | News and Events

I am so excited to share that The Thirty Before Thirty List has been longlisted for the prestigious Jhalak Prize! First awarded in March 2017, the Jhalak Prize awards seek to celebrate books by writers of colour in the UK and Ireland. The awards are...

FAVERSHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL

by admin | Feb 15, 2025 | News and Events

Date: Saturday 22 February 2025 Time: 12:30PM After a little hiatus I’m finally back and attending my first festival this year courtesy of Faversham Literature Festival!! And the best part? I’ll be talking to my dear friend and mentor @maggie__brookes ....

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