'The Traitor's Niche' by Ismail Kadare takes us on a absurd and horrifying journey into the heart of a oppressive regime's nightmare bureaucracy.
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Book Review: ‘Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities’ by Bettany Hughes
Hughes makes it easy to believe that should human civilization persist another thousand years, Istanbul – by whatever name it may go by at that time – is likely to remain central to its region and the world.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Children of Earth and Sky,’ Fantasy by Guy Gavriel Kay
Everything about "Children of Earth and Sky" by Guy Gabriel Kay makes it a wonder and a joy to read.
Read More »Travels in Turkey: Part 3 – Istanbul: Topkapı, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and More
Visiting the great monuments of Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square district
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – To What Strange Place: The Music Of The Ottoman-American Diaspora 1916 -1919
A fascinating collection of music from a very specific period in the history of immigrant America.
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