READING SUGGESTIONS
In this section, we will be sharing 5 books monthly suggested to young writers by leading authors in Turkey and around the world.
Margaret Atwood
Kaynak: https://www.bookstr.com/margaret-atwood-loves-these-books http://www.listchallenges.com/15-books-recommended-by-margaret-atwood Margaret Atwood kimdir? Babası bir entomolojist (Böcekbilimci) olan ve boş zamanlarında yazmakla uğraşan Atwood, daha 6 yaşındayken çeşitli piyesler, şiirler ve çizgi-romanlar yazdı. Hatta bir romana bile başladı. En sevdiği yazar karanlık ve gizem dolu eserlerin ustası Edgar Allen Poe idi. Margaret Atwood, 16 yaşına geldiğinde yazarlıkla uğraşmaya karar verdi. 1961 yılında …
Nermin Yıldırım
We reached out to esteemed writer Nermin Yıldırım for our new issue. She prepared a reading list for young writers with their reasons. “Let me point out that I won’t give examples from the classics. My young writer friends already know them. They might also know what I’m going to offer, but… I wanted to …
Barbaros Altuğ
For our new issue, we reached out to Barbaros Altuğ. Here are his reading suggestions for young writers. 1. Truman Capote-Breakfast at Tiffany’s “The classic which introduced us to Truman Capote and to the most cult characters of literature; Holly Golightly.” 2. Alejandro Zambra-Bonzai “Just like the bonsai tree, this book also is small but …
Ece Temelkuran
Yeni sayımız için değerli yazar Ece Temelkuran’a ulaştık. Kendisi de bizleri kırmayarak genç edebiyatçılar için sebepleriyle beraber bir okuma listesi hazırladı… 1. Clarice Lispector- any book from her. “Only for those who needs pure literature!“ 2. Sarah Winman- Still Life “A novel that feels like a big hug.“ 3. Paul Beatty- Sell Out “A long …
Philippe Sands
We reached out to the renowned author and English PEN director Philippe Sands for our new issue. He kindly prepare a list for young writers, based on tthe theme of “justice.” 1. RIAN MALAN – My Traitor’s Heart “A powerful memoir about race and racism set in apartheid-era South Africa, fearsomely honest and engaging.” …
Ahmet Ümit
For our 25th issue, we reached out to the succsesful writer Ahmet Ümit. He prepared a reading list for young writers. 1. DOSTOYEVSKY- THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV “Because there is no literature without philosophy.” 2. KAFKA – THE TRIAL “Because good literature rises from ambiguity.” 3. NEZİHE MERİÇ – BOZBULANIK “Because dreams must always entangle with literature.” …
Irmak Zileli
We reached out to Irmak Zileli, a renown author in Turkey. She prepared a reading list with reasons why for young writers. Enjoy! 1- The Hero’s Journey, Joseph Campbell As a reader and a writer I wonder the roots of his descriptions and the historical and anthropological origins of his story telling. When building a …
Zülfü Livaneli
We reached out to Zülfü Livaneli, an internationally known writer and musician. He prepared a reading list for young writers. Enjoy! “Literature is based on a master-apprentice relationship and to write well, reading the masterpieces are a must. No one creates sometgin from zero. The doors which open to the future pass from tradition. A …
Aslı Tohumcu
For March, we reached out to Turkish writer Aslı Tohumcu. She prepared a reading list for young writer. Have a good read! 1. Sevgi Soysal/ Noontime in Yenişehir “Because it reflects on many sides of a social fraction with all the pain and nakedness, because it dares to tell from within, because of how it …