Elif Shafak
United KingdomnovelistFemaleb. 19717.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Elif Shafak is a renowned Turkish-British novelist and essayist, celebrated for her rich narratives that explore themes of identity, belonging, and the intersection of cultures. With numerous bestsellers to her name, including 'The Bastard of Istanbul' and '10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World', Shafak's work often reflects her diverse heritage and feminist viewpoints. As a prominent public intellectual, she frequently addresses issues such as freedom of expression and the importance of storytelling in bridging cultural divides.
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The author Elif Shafak told readers at last week’s Guardian Live event: 'I didn’t think of [my top 10] as the greatest novels for everyone, but personally for me.'
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Elif Shafak is the author of 'Les Fleuves du ciel'.
« Les Fleuves du ciel », d’Elif Shafak : Tamise et Tigre, d’une même eau
France· 2025-09-21
Elif Shafak is a Turkish-British author, political scientist, and human rights activist known for her literary works.
Odmevni turški glas iz Londona
Slovenia· 2025-09-07Elif Shafak also signed the letter advocating for a boycott of Israel.
Zadie Smith, Michael Rosen, Irvine Welsh and Jeanette Winterson sign letter calling for Israel boycott | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-07
Elif Shafak sees her Substack as a multimedia home for 'literary fragments' and 'vignettes from a bookish life'.
Where authors gossip, geek out and let off steam: 15 of the best literary Substacks | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-12
Elif Shafak is an acclaimed writer who has faced persecution in Turkey for her art.
‘I’m still learning about class in Ireland ... and the tribes that exist’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-29
Elif Shafak is a prominent Turkish writer whose books symbolize freedom and explore complex themes.
Knyga – geriausia vasaros palydovė. 8 rekomendacijos įvairiems skoniams | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-06-26
Elif Shafak is among the authors advocating for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Mais de 200 autores de língua portuguesa pedem entrada de ajuda humanitária em Gaza e libertação de reféns
Brazil· 2025-05-30
Elif Shafak is a novelist who joined the call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Over 300 British and Irish writers denounce genocide in Gaza - Celebrity
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Elif Shafak is a novelist who joined the call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Over 300 British and Irish writers denounce genocide in Gaza - CelebrityPakistan· 2025-05-29Elif Shafak is among the writers who have called the Israeli government's actions in Gaza genocide.
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’ | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-28
Elif Shafak is a Turkish-British novelist, essayist, public speaker, and activist who discussed the shortening of TED Talks at the Hay festival.
If Ted Talks are getting shorter, what does that say about our attention spans? | TedUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-27Elif Shafak is an author who chose a book that inspired and empowered her.
‘It set me on a new path’: the book that empowered me, by Yulia Navalnaya, Elif Shafak and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Elif Shafak is one of the most prominent contemporary Turkish authors and an engaged intellectual and activist.
Presežek informacij nas naredi arogantneSlovenia· 2025-05-13
Elif Shafak takes the water theme to new heights in her book 'Det er elver på himmelen'.
Anmeldelse av Elif Shafak sin bok Det er elver på himmelen
Norway· 2025-03-24
Elif Shafak is noted for her best-selling novels that assert connections through love.
In a postliberal world, what artforms will replace literary novels, Hollywood movies and rock albums? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Novelist Elif Shafak writes about the need for less information and more wisdom.
If you’re distracted all the time, is it possible to love? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
