Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak (Elif Bilgin) was born on October 25th, 1971 and is currently 54 years old. Elif Shafak was born in Strasbourg, France.
Elif Shafak is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction genres.
Elif Shafak has written 11 standalone novels, starting with The Gaze in 1999. The most recently released novel was There Are Rivers in the Sky, which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Elif at this time.
Elif Shafak has also written 3 Non-Fiction Books, including Black Milk and The Happiness of Blond People.
Elif Shafak: Awards & Accolades
Elif Shafak was nominated for the British Book Awards, Author of the Year, in 2026.
Elif Shafak books have been nominated for multiple awards, The Architect's Apprentice was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2015. 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 2019. The Island of Missing Trees was nominated for the Women's Prize, For Fiction, in 2022 as well as the Diverse Book Awards - Best Book in 2022, British Book Awards - Pageturner Book of the Year in 2023. There Are Rivers in the Sky was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2024.
Elif Shafak: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Island of Missing Trees was the Reese's Book Club November '21 Pick.
- 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World was a Honi Soit: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Selection in 2024.
- The Forty Rules of Love was a BBC: 100 Novels That Shaped Our World Selection in 2019.
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- Elizabeth Berg, author of the Mason Series.
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Elif Shafak: F.A.Q
When was Elif Shafak Born? How old is Elif Shafak?
Elif Shafak was born on October 25th, 1971. Elif Shafak is currently 54 years old.
Where was Elif Shafak Born?
Elif Shafak was born in Strasbourg, France and is Turkish-British.
What was the first book Elif Shafak wrote?
The first book written by Elif Shafak was The Gaze, published in 1999.
What was the most recent book Elif Shafak wrote?
Her most recently released work was There Are Rivers in the Sky on August 20th, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Elif Shafak?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Elif Shafak book is
The Island of Missing Trees. Here are her most popular books:
- The Island of Missing Trees (7.45)
- There Are Rivers in the Sky (9.17)
- 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World (8)
- The Forty Rules of Love (10)
- The Architect's Apprentice (8)
What genres does Elif Shafak Write?
Elif Shafak primarily writes in the Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Non-Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Fiction, Social Commentary, and Psychological Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Elif Shafak?
Elif Shafak does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Elif Shafak written?
Elif Shafak has written 14 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 11 Standalone Novels, 3 Non-Fiction Books.