Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian-Spanish Nobel Prize-winning author known for his searing critiques of totalitarianism and a prolific literary career that spanned decades, has died at the age of 89, his family announced Sunday. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce
Norwegian author Dag Solstad, acclaimed for his profound impact on contemporary literature, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 83. His death marks the end of a prolific career that spanned six decades, during which he continually redefined the
Ten years ago, we lost Yaşar Kemal—a magician who deciphered the language of the earth, a lover who listened to the song of water, the guardian of the “Garden of a Thousand and One Flowers.” Today, the best way to honor his
A coalition of major U.S. publishers has filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho, challenging a law that restricts minors’ access to certain books in schools and public libraries. House Bill 710, enacted in July, prohibits anyone under 18 from accessing
"Maxistra: Tales of Fortune" masterfully weaves mythology and modernity into a dark fantasy that questions the very fabric of power, luck, and survival.
When we turn the pages of history, spanning the Ottoman Empire’s resplendent final years to the nascent era of the Turkish Republic, we encounter the captivating saga of the Şakir Pasha Family. This family stands out as a constellation of remarkable individuals,
The Story Takes Place in Istanbul, focuses on representations of Istanbul produced at different times and in various literary genres from the 16th century to the present. In the selection, which is centered on approximately 300 books from the Ömer Koç Collection,
A tale of love, loss, and resilience unfolds as secrets bridge the living and the dead in Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s adaptation of "Changer l’eau des fleurs".
Neil Gaiman, celebrated literary icon, is now at the center of disturbing allegations from eight women.
Şişli Municipality commemorates Nâzım Hikmet’s 123rd birthday with the book "A Nâzım in Şişli" and a special event featuring poetry, music, and performances at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall.
Selim İleri, one of the contemporary and productive writers of Turkish literature, who produced quality works in many literary genres such as novels, stories, poetry, essays, plays and reviews, passed away at the age of 75...
Poet and art writer Hatice Utkan Özden invites readers to explore the boundaries of passion, transformation, and language with her new poetry collection, Con Fuoco. Known for her role as the English editor at Artdog Istanbul, Özden merges the worlds of art
