The Arctic Curry Club

It’s possible to find home in the most unexpected places…

Soon after upending her life to accompany her boyfriend Ryan to the Arctic, Maya realises it’s not all Northern Lights and husky sleigh rides. Instead, she’s facing sub-zero temperatures, 24-hour darkness, crippling anxiety – and a distant boyfriend as a result.

In her loneliest moment, Maya opens her late mother’s recipe book and cooks Indian food for the first time. Through this, her confidence unexpectedly grows – she makes friends, secures a job as a chef, and life in the Arctic no longer freezes her with fear.

But there’s a cost: the aromatic cuisine rekindles memories of her enigmatic mother and her childhood in Bangalore. Can Maya face the past and forge a future for herself in this new town? After all, there’s now high demand for a Curry Club in the Arctic, and just one person with the know-how to run it…

A tender and uplifting story about family, community, and finding where you truly belong – guaranteed to warm your heart despite the icy setting!

Readers are loving The Arctic Curry Club:

‘I absolutely loved this and read it in one sitting… absolutely perfect… cozy, escapist, and comforting… kept me hooked… a fabulous book club pick.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely fabulous! Loved… truly amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Yes, yes, yes, and more yes… you never want to stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Like the most delicious, intricate curry you’ve ever tasted. You can’t help yourself for seconds…thirds…or, in my case, staying up until the wee hours to finish. Highly, highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I ADORED this book!… I hope there's a sequel!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this… warm and delicious… will pick you up and take you away!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

‘This unusual book was a real highlight in my festive reading this year’ My Weekly

‘Perfect for cold winter nights’ Hello

‘A heartwarming read for those long winter nights’ OK!

‘A heartwarming read for those long winter nights’ S Mag

‘An uplifting story’ Bella

‘A heartwarming story’ Fabulous

‘The perfect winter read’ My London

‘Sit back and snuggle down for just over 10 hours of warm, feel-good audio all about belonging’ The Sunday Post

‘A really different Christmas read’ Bishops Stortford Independent

About the author

Dani Redd has an MA in Creative Writing and a PhD in Creative and Critical writing from the University of East Anglia. She studied representations of islands in postcolonial and feminist fiction.

Upon finishing her PhD, Dani spent two years living in India and working as a freelance travel writer. She has now returned to Norwich, and works as the editor for Great British Food (a wonderful job that allows her to read recipes all day).