Spellbound by Elif Shafak – 5 reasons she’s one of my favourite writers

If you haven't heard of Elif Shafak or you're not sure whether to try one of her books, here are 5 reasons why I encourage you to give her stories a chance. You might discover your new favourite writer ... just sayin' ๐Ÿ˜‰

Three Daughters of Eve and The Forty Rules of Love (book review) – discovering Elif Shafak

Elif Shafak is one of the most famous Turkish writers of our times. She writes both in Turkish and English, and has published 18 books, 11 of which are novels. However, it was only in December last year that I first heard about this amazing woman from my dear friend D. Since then I read … Continue reading Three Daughters of Eve and The Forty Rules of Love (book review) – discovering Elif Shafak

What I’m reading in March 2021: from classic Toni Morrison to contemporary Yaa Gyasi and Elif Shafak

The beginning of Spring was a good period for reading. From mid-February to mid-March I read 4 books - from dystopia to historical fiction, from classic Toni Morrison to contemporary Yaa Gyasi and Elif Shafak. This month was also rich in terms of geographical locations: Ghana, England, and Turkey, among others.