The Stationery Shop of Tehran By Marjan Kamali

A timeless love story set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of revolution.

In The Stationery Shop of Tehran, Marjan Kamali weaves a poignant tale of first love, lost chances, and enduring hope. Set in 1953 Tehran, the story follows Roya, a dreamy, book-loving teenager who finds solace in Mr. Fakhri’s quaint stationery shop — and love in the form of Bahman, a passionate young boy with ideals and a poet’s heart.

But when political upheaval tears them apart on the eve of their planned wedding, Roya is left to rebuild her life, carrying questions and heartache across decades and continents.

Decades later, fate gives her one last chance at closure...

This beautifully written novel explores:

• The fragility of love in uncertain times

• The power of memory and the choices we live with

• Cultural identity, exile, and finding home within ourselves

• A nostalgic portrait of Iran before and after the revolution

The Stationery Shop of Tehran is a deeply moving tale of longing, resilience, and the idea that some stories — and some loves — are never truly over.