Elif Shafak Reading Order
3 series · 16 books
Elif Shafak is a Turkish-British writer renowned for her captivating storytelling that weaves together elements of culture and identity. With a diverse body of work encompassing 16 titles across three series, including standalone novels, non-fiction, and anthologies, she has made a significant impact in contemporary literature. Among her most acclaimed works are The Bastard of Istanbul and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2014–2018)
Start with 1914 - Goodbye to All That and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2007–2020)
Start with Black Milk and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing11 books (1999–2024)
Start with The Gaze, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Gaze 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Flea Palace 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Saint of Incipient Insanities 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Bastard of Istanbul 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Forty Rules of Love 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Honour 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Architect's Apprentice 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Three Daughters of Eve 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Island of Missing Trees 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | There Are Rivers in the Sky 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elif Shafak written?
- Elif Shafak has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Elif Shafak series?
- Here are the first books in Elif Shafak's series: Anthologies: 1914 - Goodbye to All That; Non-Fiction: Black Milk.
- What order should I read Elif Shafak's books?
- We recommend reading Elif Shafak's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elif Shafak still writing new books?
- Yes, Elif Shafak has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.