Elif Shafak on 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World

An intensely powerful new novel from the best-selling author of The Bastard of Istanbul and Honour. Out now: amzn.to/2XqxIW8.
'One of the best writers in the world today' Hanif Kureishi
'Haunting, moving, beautifully written - and based by an extraordinary cast of characters who capture the diversity of modern Turkey. A masterpiece' Peter Frankopan
'In the first minute following her death, Tequila Leila's consciousness began to ebb, slowly and steadily, like a tide receding from the shore. Her brain cells, having run out of blood, were now completely deprived of oxygen. But they did not shut down. Not right away...'
For Leila, each minute after her death brings a sensuous memory: the taste of spiced goat stew, sacrificed by her father to celebrate the long-awaited birth of a son; the sight of bubbling vats of lemon and sugar which the women use to wax their legs while the men attend mosque; the scent of cardamom coffee that Leila shares with a handsome student in the brothel where she works. Each memory, too, recalls the friends she made at each key moment in her life - friends who are now desperately trying to find her. . .
'Simply magnificent, a truly captivating work of immense power and beauty, on the essence of life and its end.' Philippe Sands
'One of the most important writers at work today' Independent
'A vivid carnival of life and death, cruelty and kindness, love, politics and deep humanity. This is only possible in the hands of a consummate storyteller. Elif Shafak's lyrical command of language and narrative is breathtaking. Brilliant!' Helena Kennedy
'Elif Shafak brings into the written realm what so many others want to leave outside. Spend more than ten minutes and 38 seconds in this world of the estranged. Shafak makes a new home for us in words' Colum McCann
'Elif Shafak's extraordinary 10 Minutes, 38 Seconds in this Strange World is a work of brutal beauty and consummate tenderness' Simon Schama
'A rich, sensual novel... This is a novel that gives voice to the invisible, the untouchable, the abused and the damaged, weaving their painful songs into a thing of beauty.' Financial Times
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[@s.m.1158]

She is just on another level, I love her books so much! It is captivating every time and it takes me away to places and lives as a silent observer. She is not preaching, yet I learn so much :)

[@rebeccaa7471]

She seems like such a tranquil, peaceful person. And then she says she listens to metal... Lol! Such a shock! Maybe this is the secret to achieving calm.

[@intuitivehealing6331]

It is generally the ones that appear "calm" who are usually the ones that are the most broken & the most chaotic inside. So i would definately say: 'never judge a book by its cover'. Don't be decieved by peoples external presentation. Trust me, this is coming from someone who suffers from multiple mental health issues... i know it all too well.

[@alijafri2730]

Same here

[@keptins]

She is neither tranquil nor peaceful.

[@Weyesfool]

Maybe, it’s a balance to her soul, lol

[@azoz273]

Balance is key

[@tinaugarkovic4595]

Currently finishing this book - so sad, mesmerizing, and touching. And Elif is such an amazing writer and an inspiring person.

[@mariyammari9489]

She is such an amazing and eloquent writer. She grabs the attention of the readers till the last word. She is a great inspiration for me. I really want to write like her. GoD bless her!

[@shoaibyousuf4235]

mariyam Mari , Even I want The world needs people and a story teller like her 😍

[@justanotherperson9288]

Finished reading this book 2 days ago and I still can't get over it..I cried yesterday and I'm crying even now... it's so difficult to explain what I am feeling after reading this book because it's really complicated..and I believe someone who has read this book can only understand what's happening to me right now..I have read four of Elif Shafak's novel but the impact this one has had on me is really different..

[@chakirmahfoud1581]

This woman is amazing. I wish she could write a new book every single month.

[@adafridi]

I am sure every new book must be fantastic. She's just brilliant.

[@lenchantee4237]

My English is not good... But when I'm listening to her it's sounds like my native language 🎶❤️✨ And when I read her, I feel at home. A gift to us. 🌠

[@TravelsNTrips]

That's because she's not a native English speaker like you

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

Don't worry your not missing out anything, English sucks anyway.

[@KimseKimsesiz1948]

@@TravelsNTrips A.S.S. pain talking, don’t you?! Greek

[@keetz016]

This book was my first Elif Shafak read and I loved the book. A fiction based on such a scientific fact is first of its kind that I have encountered with. A lot of emotions instilled in me while reading the book. Definitely recommend it especially if you are strong to take up. More power to Elif Shafak.

[@Nada_fr]

For me she is literally the face of Turkey every thing about her is like a journey to Istanbul I could listen to her talk for hours 😂😂

[@noreenhaider3345]

🤭

[@user-fo1xh5sf3t]

Espresso var İçer misin? How was she? She looks like a quiet person

[@anilkochan4912]

She's completely out of touch. She's a good author. She's far from representing Turkey though

[@joyfun7793]

I adoreeeee you!!! I read your “the Bastard of Istanbul”. It became my favorite book of 2020!!! Then I ordered your another book “Three daughters of Eve”; it arrived today. I’m so thankful to you for writing about armenian genocide!

[@a.thales7641]

Cause you're Armenian or Christian?

[@misskpop6170]

Then you have to read 40 rules of love it's her best work

[@ahmadfaisalazizi2543]

She is my all-time favorite novel writer. Lots of Love and Respect from Afghanistan

[@ladaffodilion]

God bless Afghanistan.

[@fahmidalutfullah361]

I love her books! "Forty rules of love" was one of them and I read it over and over...underlining parts that I wanted to come back to. She sounds like such a fascinating person too! Wow! I can't wait to get my hands on this book!

[@khouloudbl3371]

I love how soft spoken she is.

[@koseku3]

i think it is because her native language is turkish

[@NikoHL]

She is a lovely woman and a wonderful writer.

[@NedaAttawnah]

I love how she is so natural in appearance and speak

[@rukhsanaiqbal5124]

I carry Rumi and Hafiz 's words in my Kindle reader , and also " The forty rules of love ", One cannot appreciate and thank ELIF SHAFAQ enough for introducing us to Sufi thought in such a brilliant and conversational style . Iam a great great admirer and reading her had been a life changing experience !

[@muhammadfahim6331]

I am currently reading The Forty Rules Of Love..&.I am loving it♥️ Hats of to Elif Shafak....She is my all time fav author...God bless her 😍💯

[@sarahalsaeedi2600]

The best author out there! And this novel was spectacular and a must read!

[@amiller8023]

The story of Leila her unhappy childhood, her troubled Mother and the devastating molestation by her uncle is heartbreaking but also uplifting.One cannot but warm to this optimistic ,loving person and the strong relationships she forms.The last part of the book about the friends rescuing her from the paupers cemetery is touching ,unreal but humane. It is almost essential to comfort the weepy reader

[@shahidfarhad6985]

It is an amazing novel ma'm,, , while reading it, i thought i was roaming the streets of Istanbul, i could see Layla and gathering of her friends. It engrossed me, and i cried alot, alot. 😭😭😭 Amazung story, i love it, live long ma'am Elif, God bless you.

[@jaweriahaq6935]

Prof.jaweria from Qta Pakistan. I fell in love with elif when started reading her novel.40rules of love.gave me a dimension through an unseen world of sufism.then finished her 10 minutes 38 sec.really it was a masterpiece and my journey took me towards Bastard of Istanbul..i know i will open new doors of new world here too...thumbs up to elif to provide a marvellous stuff to read.

[@rahulbanerji8090]

I read it exactly in the reverse way. I see myself reading all her books in the future. Her subjects are heavy but thought provoking and moving.

[@milenastojanovska7363]

This book is amazing. I just finished it, Elif is such a wonderful writer. Macedonia loves you.

[@alpgurpinar7285]

Some books are magic, this is one of them. So touching, intense, sad, but also heart warming.

[@mernamuhammad_nk9475]

Her voice is so relaxing, her passion, personality and work. I like her!! Imagine listening to her work in her voice

[@imaneout3003]

Elif shafak , the best author and storyteller . I cry every time I read your books and I fell very very impressed and close to you through your characters . Your novels are really a beautiful space where I love and I accept all the imperfections of this world including mines .

[@educationforall3005]

The forty rules of love. I read it thrice.

[@mehdihadi2109]

قواعد العشق الاربعون

[@booksourexistence2153]

How was it... Would u please tell me a few line....

[@educationforall3005]

@@booksourexistence2153 there are two stories going side by side. A married woman receives a novel from her literary company for critical review. When she starts the novel it facinates her. The novel is about the union of Shams of Tabriz who is a wandering mystic, dervish and a sofi with the great Scholer of the time Mulana Rumi who is not yet a poet. The novel absorbs the married woman who leaves her husband her children and home to meet the author of the novel.

[@educationforall3005]

@@booksourexistence2153 further there are forty rules of love and life which come chapter after chapter. I can't comprehend the entire novel because it will be injustice with the text of the novel. It is easy and is available in soft form.

[@booksourexistence2153]

@@educationforall3005 great... Thanks dude... ♥️👍

[@xhanibaltee1940]

She is such an amazing writer. I fallen in love with her words. Thank you for writing this! I love it so much!!

[@torchedwithfire]

A Magnificient book and a stunning story! Dr Shafak has a great imagination and sense of picturing the scenes! I recommend the book to everyone who feels outcasted

[@EstherIzquierdo]

One of the best novels I've ever read. Çok tesekkürler for this, Elif.

[@ladaffodilion]

The bastard of Istanbul is better. 40 rules are too magical realism.

[@AhmadAli-vp5xm]

Alot of respect and love from pakistan.you are really very famous in pakistan especially for 40 rules of love.Its incredible ,amazing and heart touching.May Allah bless you more

[@oldbugger3137]

When I read Elif aloud, ALONE!! I try to imitate her voice, and gentle accent, I love the way she speaks and her writing, like poetry begs to be read aloud. She comes from a tradition of oral story tellers and I hope her children appreciate their bedtime stories and the enchantress who tells them. She should be required reading in high schools in the West so we can better understand Islam, ah she mentioned preachy writers! She informs but never wags a finger in your face. Love her rings too. Namaste, Z

[@Zainab-dv9cv]

Just read the first 2 chapters and WoW , am already in love with the story

[@fatihaadwi2111]

Please send me the Pdf copy of you have ...I'll be very very thankful .

[@AHMEDAli-rt7wy]

@@fatihaadwi2111 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqwoZ-fjpunsMU This is a book

[@edmundfletcher3483]

Can't wait to read this book ... and thank you for your time ma'am 👏

[@zahrajhetam3729]

Cannot overstate how much I admire this woman.

[@nadeemiqbal3174]

Dr nadeem from pakistsn ..I am in the middle of this beautifully poignant novel .being working for hiv patients i can relate to the main character of the novel ..kudos

[@uskumarmate]

Heavy metal music..amazing that you write while listening to that aggressive sound. What a rare absolutely beautiful being you are. Best wishes to you and thank you for the lovely books yoh have written

[@omaimavolubilis9811]

A writer is always a reader 🖤💙

[@tehminakazi6813]

This book is absolutely fantastic: rich and sensual and humane. It's become a firm favourite of mine. I am now reading it for the second time, and I almost never re-read books!

[@rhymaharfou9368]

My favorite author!!! Her books are like a flight ticket to wherever the story takes you !!! Amazing how she describes, how you are transported with her ...bravooo

[@DeniseElmore]

Amazing book! I'm recommending to everyone I know. Elif Shafak is a truly great writer.

[@bassentalaaeldin7802]

She always surprises me, I love her books so much and can't wait to hold that book in my hands 💖

[@naiyara3427]

I haven't read the book yet and I'm sitting here crying already

[@dinarizk11]

This is so sweet!

[@naiyara3427]

I've finished the book 🥺 it's beautiful 💜

[@dinarizk11]

@@naiyara3427 I am still waiting for any copy!😇🧡

[@laputachilz]

Just finished reading 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World and I was gripped - great novel! Can't wait to read the rest of Elif's novels :)

[@bahrihazer8498]

She is not a first class novelist and intellectual but a first class marketer..without this talent she could not sell such number of her superficial books...she really knows what western eyes want to see, and she can produce accordingly...

[@bahrihazer8498]

B Lor please..you go away. These are my thoughts (of a person who knows ES better than anyone here) and this is freedom of expression. If you dont like it, ignore it. But this entry will stay here..

[@anilsood6252]

any recent update

[@amelel-rayis]

I love Scandinavian music too! I love "herr mannelig"! When I first listened to it, I loved it and I searched for its lyrics in English. I love songs that tell a story. Elif, I have read most of your books and I really like your writing style. I tried reading your books in English, but I loved the Arabic translation even better. When I read "Eat, Pray and love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, I felt that I am reading one of your novels! I think you two have some similarities concerning the style and themes. 🌹

[@fatimahghamdi2928]

My ultimate favorite writer ❤ she's something else

[@kandirussell5024]

Lol I listen to loud aggressive music when I'm either writing or thinking of my stories 😂...I thought it was strange. This woman is amazing!

[@kandirussell5024]

@Aiza Khan apparently not lol

[@ebrubaykus4090]

Dar

[@shantanusaha1497]

Elif Thanks for the support for the voiceless people.

[@adoniswadi7111]

She really flexed about starting with THE END…. Can’t wait to have a time to read this book.

[@pietropanetta3329]

Elif's comments about her book are interesting and inspiring but my 'male gaze' was in thrall to her beauty, as were my ears to her soft voice. Oh, must get around to reading the book too!

[@knowledgendresearch129]

The writer of immense knowledge about Women internal life and every other related things, analysed all that in such beautiful ways that grabbed the attention of all people, how soft and quite she is , in unbelievable way she convince the people, which other can,t

[@hannanqureshi696]

MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU IN BOTH WORLDS

[@holycat2384]

My favorite author is talking i love her

[@ayyubimaithra9819]

My favourite author.

[@ivetniamh5448]

How I love Forty Rules of Love 🙏🏻☀️🙏🏻and of course the rest of ES books. Looking forward to read this new one. Thank you dear dear Elif ☀️☀️☀️

[@lifelover3676]

She is good writer 👍,so calm so peaceful. I can listen to her for hours for sure 😊. She is so philosophical and accurate. I like the way she see about novels and stories that it should not be answering questions but , asking difficult questions about difficult issues. And the wonderful ❤️ words that writers are also readers and we both create a story. I want to know more about her.

[@noo1651]

I read this book and omg that was such an amazing read. ♡

[@fatihaadwi2111]

Do you have it in Pdf .if yes please send it to me ..lutfen .please

[@kenzafilali9115]

All my respect and love to Elif shafak

[@soumach4304]

I have been lost for quite a time, but reading books brought me back from the darkness, but with this COVID-19 issue I am feeling helpless I can't read anything my mind is blocked. I know I may sound complaining especially when there is a lot of things going on in this world, I just felt like I need to tell someone. I wanna end this now so I don't know what books should I read, I'm feeling like I am missing a lot to learn, I am turning to sm stupid, I would love if sm can recommend books of any kind to relief, my soul, from this greed, cause I'm pretty sure books do brighten our lives. Sorry to write here and complain but I have no one can help me. Thanks in advanced, and stay strong beautiful people.

[@AB-du2wf]

souma ch I just finished reading ‘girl, woman, other’ by Bernardine Evaristo, which won the man booker prize. Fantastic and uplifting stories of black and non black women, their sexualities, their struggles in life. It is very humorous but deep novel. It could be a starting point. Make an effort even if you don’t feel like it and immerse yourself in the stories. You’ll feel better in the end. Good luck.

[@JuniperTreeee]

Start journaling. That will help you a lot.

[@rebeccaa7471]

@@AB-du2wf I am reading this now! I am loving this book. It's really unlike anything I've read before. So many great characters.

[@AB-du2wf]

Rebecca A so true. Has many many layers to go back to.

[@soumach4304]

@@AB-du2wf I will try and thank u

[@yamnaizhar]

One of the best novels i have read!❤️

[@yasminadjafri4448]

Hi, do you have a pdf version?

[@yamnaizhar]

Unfortunately nopes🙁

[@aurangzebabbasi781]

Hello Elif. I am from pakistan and i really appricate your work and i am very keen to read your book. I have seen and listened you at CNN now and impresse really heart touching and mind blowing thoughts you have and speak out.Plez come to our country and write a novel for our society. Best wishes and great love, Aurangzeb Pakistan isb

[@aurangzebabbasi781]

Thanks so much Elif you are so imprassive personality

[@pirmuzammilbehrozkhankhesh2478]

Me too from Pakistan... And love her...

[@aurangzebabbasi781]

@@pirmuzammilbehrozkhankhesh2478 Oh great

[@aurangzebabbasi781]

Keep in touch

[@jaweriahaq6935]

Iam also a big fan of elif.read n re read her forty rules..now reading 10 min.38 sec.and already bought bastard of istanbul.her excellence as a writer makes her a shining star in postmodern literature. Also from pakistan.

[@firebird2793egc]

My favorite author!! Can’t wait to read the book!!!

[@kawtar992]

Currently reading this book ,and it's amazing ❣❣❣

[@sunilg8837]

let alone writing progressively, to bring out neuro to neo life is extremely rare. kudos all the above

[@noreenn7938]

I'm a huge fan of Elif Shakaf - got my copy on order💖👍

[@sabaashraf4698]

My favorite author

[@faisalsalam33]

I read Orhan Pamuk and now I have your books in my list now especially this book.

[@istanbulfashionaddic]

I ve read like almost all your books, I love Aşk novel. This novel Ive read and it deeply effected me cause I lived in Istanbul many years. While reading I realized the depressed style and I kinda need a hopeful positive novel from you as one of your fan readers. Love!

[@cloudyyy_0.0]

She speaks like the way she writes

[@virginiaperez7102]

Fantastic novel. When you dive deep into feelings humans are all the same

[@aleenakhan4810]

u know i believe u dont need to explain the words and book says it all. keep melting the hearts...

[@nabihakhan9455]

Just finished reading it! Really enjoyed it.

[@lotaaroma4326]

The best author of our time

[@gowher_wani]

My fav author...💚

[@meglinarealme6593]

An amazing novel indeed 💗love from india

[@canadianlifevlogger8063]

Best wishes from Canada Love from Canada Thanks for sharing New friend here to join Stay connected Stay safe stay blessed

[@nidanadeem9925]

She's amazing!

[@holycat2384]

World needs more elif

[@NatiSolarBru]

Thank U for this wonderful book )

[@srvlogs2276]

Love and respect you! From Pakistan

[@prasantbanerjee8199]

Elif Shafak speaks beautiful English and it is hard to recall that it is her second language.

[@zaasaa_art]

How deep this human is! 💙

[@kirankalbande3179]

Highly appreciated your this video and hope for more like this.. We enjoy these kind of fascinating authors who deliver the fuel to our imagination and life changing morals..

[@ulasonal]

keşke böyle insanlar hak ettikleri ilgiyi görse ülkemizde

[@LaFou06]

Decided to read this book after watching this video. Very nice content from penguin 👍

[@shadenalami4033]

اروع كاتبة قرأت ٤ كتب الها.من اجمل ما قرأت.وهي الكاتبة الي ما بمل من.كتاباتها.ودايما متجددة.وغير مكررة

[@SalehAbuAloush1992]

Really I appreciate your work, and it's a greak novel❤

[@awaisnazir8642]

"I don't like silent and feel very uncomfortable when there is silence"😳😳

[@n.i.3514]

Can't wait to read the book!!!

[@katherinemazure9940]

Thank you for sharing your talent 💚

[@yurigagari1361]

She is fantastic i admire her

[@bekindandmerciful5145]

Simply class

[@keptins]

It is not Shafak. It is Şafak (or Safak if you cannot type Ş but never Shafak). Turkish uses a roman based alphabet so there is no need to transliterate her last name.

[@mustafasimsek8275]

Yazarın kendisi de "Shafak" şeklinde kullanıyor. Instagram hesabına bakabilirsin.

[@keptins]

@@mustafasimsek8275 Yorumum Elif'in kendisi için de geçerli. Şafak'ı Shafak diye yazmak George'u Corç ya da Renée'yi Röne yazmak kadar anlamlı. Resmen Şafak yerine Shafak görünce ikinci el utandım.

[@resul8777]

@@keptins bence de garip olmuş

[@be8nice]

The Turkish alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet, but unless an English speaker has studied it, they will not know how to pronounce it. She knew what she was doing when she started using an Anglicized version of her name on her books published in English. Otherwise, the first question every interviewer would ever ask would be "How do you pronounce your name?" Her English-speaking readers can at least pronounce her name, even if they don't know how to spell it in Turkish.

[@keptins]

@@be8nice and the same goes for all languages using the Latin alphabet other than English. I don't remember any Dutch /French/Swedish authors changing their names so that the English speaking people should know how to pronounce their name correctly. She is such a wanna be.

[@kamalpreetsingh1686]

Elin shfik seems to be wonderful writer and i will definitely read her work near future..... wonderful talk.....

[@singhanmolpreet5935]

Definitely. Read her book "the forty rules of love", its great.

[@eliasE989]

Magnificent writer.

[@khadijatuzzahra]

Wow finally saw her MashAAllAh 😍

[@izzashah4017]

That breaks my heart.

[@romsnsama23]

Great writer 🥰❤

[@LivingImage]

She is amazing!

[@learn2fun720]

The more she speakes the more i fall in love with her

[@black990ops]

I had to stop this video in case there's any kind of spoilers because the very first 1 minute made me super interested in the book so I'll watch this after I read the book

[@contentweaverz2438]

Reading 40 rules of love right now, I'm a Muslim and if i don't offer love and acceptance and support to the outcasts of society, and side with the weak, I don't know who will.