Order of Elif Shafak Books

Elif Shafak is a Turkish author recognized for her novels that delve into themes of identity, belonging, and cultural conflict. Her writing frequently addresses contentious topics such as gender violence, political oppression, and historical memory. Born in France and raised in Turkey, Shafak earned a Ph.D. in political science and has taught at various universities in Turkey, the U.S., and the U.K., including the University of Oxford. She has encountered legal issues in Turkey due to the political themes in her work, with a recent plagiarism accusation in 2024 that she is currently appealing. A strong advocate for women’s rights and freedom of expression, she resides in London, where she continues to write and engage in discussions on global human rights matters. Shafak made her novel debut in 1999 with The Gaze. Below is a list of her books in the order of their original release: