‘Khyrunnisa’s tales of her encounters and experiences reveal sharp wit, humane empathy and an eye for the absurd.’ -Dr Shashi Tharoor.

‘Blending lively wit and irrepressible humour with the everyday experiences of the modern Indian woman, Khyrunnisa brings together a splendid collection of stories and anecdotes.’ -Manu S. Pillai.

‘Tongue in Cheek offers a humorous take on everyday occurrences that often pass by unnoticed.... Anecdotal and relatable, Khyrunnisa’s stories shine with wit.’ -The Telegraph.

‘In Ms Khyrunnisa’s present collection, that shows up a funny mirror to the whole range of the “ordinary life-world,” there is a faint Stephen Leacock touch of direct, sharp, yet enjoyable and tasteful humour in the days of cultural trolling in social media.’ -The Deccan Chronicle.

‘These easy-to-relate-to short stories are written around incidents that we encounter on a daily basis but taking them to a whole new level.’ -The Asian Age.

‘Peppered with relatable instances and keeping the drama to a believable limit, Khyrunnisa has crafted an entertaining piece with some side-splitting stories.’ -The New Indian Express.

Tongue in Cheek records the ‘semi-autobiographical travails of an urban woman and her witty observations on day-to-day life.’ -The Hindu.