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 February 2021

5 books read this month, and what a mix of bookish experiences - I "travelled" from the UK (Oxford) and Turkey (Istanbul) to Australia and New Zealand, then to Japan, Uganda, and even North America! Not bad for a month spent entirely at home ๐Ÿ™‚

What I’m reading in January 2021

Hello and welcome to my first reading status of 2021! The new year began with a very prolific reading experience, as I read 5 books this month. A diverse blend of historical fiction, magical realism, and murder mystery! Interestingly, 3 out of the 5 books I read were written by Japanese writers! While I did not consciously choose to focus on books from Japan, I am so happy that I expanded my reading horizon.