Yasmin Khan with Marjan Kamali: Sabzi

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About this Event


Join us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of Sabzi with author Yasmin Khan, in conversation with Marjan Kamal.

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RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.

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EVENT ATTENDEES: Preorder your copy of Sabzi through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!
Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.

Event accessibility

• This event will take place at street level.
• If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.
• ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.
• Please email us at dGlja2V0aW5nIHwgYnJvb2tsaW5lYm9va3NtaXRoICEgY29t as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs!

Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes

Irresistible vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan’s travels—and the cooking she does, at home, for family and friends.

Lifting its name from the Persian word for “herbs,” Sabzi is a collection of more than 80 accessible, plant-forward recipes that celebrate the best of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian flavors. From bountiful salads to fragrant soups, colorful mezze, and heart-warming mains, Yasmin invites home cooks to eat better for the health of people and the planet, while staying connected to the traditional food cultures that make us who we are.

Yasmin Khan an award-winning writer, broadcaster and activist. Her best-selling travel cookbooks The Saffron Tales, Zaitoun and Ripe Figs share culinary adventures through Iran, Palestine and the Eastern Mediterranean. Her new book Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes (W.W.Norton) is out in August 2025. Follow her @yasminkhanstories on Instagram and Risingup.substack.com

Marjan Kamali is the best-selling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is a 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her novels have been translated into more than thirty languages.

About Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com!

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