3.01 avg rating — 313 ratings

"Based in the 19th century, this novel takes place at the height of "orientalism" in Europe."

3.22 avg rating — 9 ratings

"Very concise book of THE places to see when in Istanbul. Great guide if you only have a day or two in the city."

4.11 avg rating — 204,508 ratings

"Dual plot that explores the life of Rumi and how Sufism become a catalyst for changing the life of a middle aged housewife from Massachusetts"

3.88 avg rating — 64,576 ratings

"My favorite from Elif Shafak. Explores the lives of an unorthodox family from Istanbul over several decades. Love this book."

3.14 avg rating — 154 ratings

"Daughter of guide book writer and professor, John Freely, this is his daughters first novel that explores the lives of 4 women who were school friends in Turkey during the politically tumultuous 70's. The plot can be a little difficult to follow but I mostly liked it as the narrators switch around."

3.47 avg rating — 169 ratings

"Fictional biography of Halide Edib"

4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings

"Great walking Tours around the Grand Bazaar. I have discovered ancient hans in Istanbul - the urban caravansary's with this book. One of my favorites. "

3.68 avg rating — 2,583 ratings

"Takes place during the 1999 earthquake in Istnabul and follows how this event effects the lives of a Turkish and an American family. "

4.06 avg rating — 270 ratings

"My favorite Istanbul guide book. The tours are good walking tours. They do leave out places to stop and take lunch etc. There is also no directions as to how to get to the starting point for the tours - but I forgive all that for the great historical and architectural content."

4.24 avg rating — 159 ratings

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