35 results for 'Batuman, Elif'

Either/Or, a novel by Elif Batuman, is a story of self-discovery and exploration. The protagonist, a young woman, reflects on the events of the previous summer and seeks to understand the meaning...

The Island of Missing Trees is a moving and beautifully written novel about love, division, transcendence, history, and eco-consciousness. Set against the backdrop of war and displacement, the story...

The Island of Missing Trees is a poignant tale of belonging and identity, love and trauma, memory and amnesia, set against the backdrop of a divided land. In 1974, two teenagers from opposite sides...

Lawrence Durrell's intoxicating masterpiece returns to Alexandria at the height of World War II. A former expat schoolteacher reflects on his tumultuous love affair with Justine, but finds that his...

The Idiot is a masterful debut novel that explores the uncertainty of life on the cusp of adulthood. Set in 1995, the story follows Selin, a young woman navigating her freshman year at Harvard, as...

The Possessed explores the connections between literature and life through the author's own experiences and readings of great Russian writers. Elif Batuman delves into the lives of authors such as...

Elif Shafak's thought-provoking book explores the challenges of staying sane in a world marked by division and pessimism. In this beautifully written polemic, she reflects on the power of stories to...

A gripping and beautifully written novel from Elif Shafak, Booker-shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World. In one fateful doctor's surgery, a young woman's life is forever...

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak is a mesmerising tale of discovery, language, truth and, of course, love itself. Ella Rubinstein's life is filled with the comforts of marriage, children and a...

When the first minute following her death begins to ebb, Tequila Leila's consciousness slowly recedes from the shore, leaving behind a trail of memories that refuse to fade. Each minute recalls a...

Selin's life feels like the plot of an exciting novel. Born in America and attending Harvard, she has everything to make her second year count. But as she navigates her newfound adulthood, Selin is...

The Architect's Apprentice is a sweeping tale of one boy and his extraordinary gift, set against the vibrant backdrop of 16th century Istanbul. A young stowaway, with no worldly possessions to his...

The Idiot is a poignant and introspective novel about self-discovery and growth. In 1995, Selin, a young woman from Turkish immigrant parents, begins her freshman year at Harvard, navigating...

At Harvard University, Selin navigates her second year with determination and a desire to break free from her past. She throws herself into undergrad life, joining the literary magazine and attending...

A Cage Went in Search of a Bird Ten Kafkaesque Stories by Ali Smith, Elif Batuman, Helen Oyeyemi, Naomi Alderman, Tommy Orange, Keith Ridgway, Charlie Kaufman, Yiyun Li, and Leone Ross is a...

The Forty Rules of Love is a thought-provoking novel that explores the transformative power of love and faith. When Ella discovers a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his...

Facelift (Guitar Recorded Versions) is a guitar folio featuring the music of Alice in Chains. This matching folio includes photos of the band and 12 songs, including "Man In The Box", "Love Hate...

The thrilling finale of the LIFEL1K3 trilogy. Best friends have become enemies, lovers have become strangers, and deciding whose side you're on is a matter of life and death. As a new world war...

Isambard Kingdom Brunel: A Life of Engineering GeniusThis biography presents a comprehensive portrait of one of history's greatest engineers, revealing a complex and ambitious individual behind the...

Rejuvenate your skin with a simple and easy-to-learn technique. Ina C. Niemann's 'Facelift by Acupressure' combines Eastern philosophies with a practical approach to help you achieve smoother, more...

French Women Don't Get Facelifts: Aging with Attitude is a practical guide to staying looking and feeling great as you age. Mireille Guiliano shares her own experiences and those of French women,...

Facial Gua Sha: A Natural Approach to Anti-Aging. This revised edition of Facial Gua sha brings together ancient Chinese ideas with modern beauty techniques to help you enhance and rejuvenate your...

A human skull discovered in a pub in Kent in 1963 revealed the identity of Alum Bheg, an Indian soldier executed during the 1857 Uprising. The skull, a grim relic of colonial violence, is a testament...

French Women Don't Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging with Style & Attitude by Mireille GuilianoA no-nonsense guide to beauty and aging, written in the author's signature blend of wit and...

Facial Gua Sha: A Natural Approach to Anti-Aging Discover a simple and effective technique to enhance the look and feel of your face naturally. Facial Gua Sha is a beauty treatment from the Far-East...

Give yourself the gift of an all-natural facelift from the comfort of your own home. Using a combination of facial exercise, yoga and massage, you can achieve a brighter complexion, improve your skin...

Rejuvenate your skin and reduce wrinkles with this 20-minute-a-day acupressure system. Acupressure, a unique therapy that uses massage instead of needles, lifts sagging facial muscles, reduces fine...

Livelife365: A Practical Guide to Improving Your LifeThis self-help guide offers practical advice on health, nutrition, weight loss, motivation, personal growth and more. With a down-to-earth...

The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine by Laura Pearson is a heart-wrenching and uplifting novel that explores the complexities of love, identity, and self-acceptance. Becca Valentine's life is about to...

The Gaze by Elif Shafak is a humorous and carnivalesque exploration of what it means to look and be looked at. When an obese woman and her lover, a dwarf, are constantly stared at wherever they go,...

Elif Shafak's memoir, Black Milk, is a deeply personal and affecting account of her struggles with postpartum depression and her journey to rediscover her writing life.After the birth of her first...

Elif Shafak's Honour is a gripping tale of love, betrayal and clashing cultures. When Pembe and Adem Toprak leave Turkey for London, they bring with them the traditions and beliefs of their home,...

A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain by Sami Ibrahim is a poignant play about the struggles faced by those seeking refuge. In this poetic fable, an impenetrable system mirrors our own, highlighting the...

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Turkey and London, Honour is a powerful tale of love, betrayal and cultural clash. When Pembe and Adem Toprak leave their homeland, they bring with them the...

The Flea Palace by Elif Shafak is a moving and highly original novel about a group of individuals who live in the same building and become embroiled in a mystery. By turns comic and tragic, this...