Author: elifshafak

“Gripping” (NPR): In the fading moments between life and death, a Turkish woman reflects on her past — and the cultural pressures that shaped her world. “Shafak is a master of captivating moments that provide a sprawling and intimate vision” (The Washington Post).

“A Turkish version of Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club” (USA Today), with over 11,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Worlds apart, Armenian American Armanoush and Turkish Asya are drawn together by their shared heritage. “It carried me away. And reality was different when I returned” (Chicago Tribune).

“A gorgeous, jeweled, luxurious book” (The Times) with nearly 67,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When Ella Rubinstein reads a captivating manuscript, she is forced to reckon with her own identity. “Shrewd, seductive, and affecting” (Booklist).