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Continuing the countdown of my books, from 1st to 25th, THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS. Today it‘s my 15th, THE SANDCASTLE GIRLS (2012), a love story set in the midst of the Armenian Genocide. As a grandson of two survivors, this is a profoundly important book to me.

Kristin_Reads I married into an Armenian family and absolutely loved and appreciated this book! 1w

Suzze The Sandcastle Girls is my favorite of all your books,although I‘ve loved every one I‘ve read. 1w

ChrisBohjalian @Kristin_Reads Oh, thank you! Really honored. My mother was Swedish and loved being part of my father‘s extended Armenian family. 1w

ChrisBohjalian @Suzze Oh, my gosh, thank you! Thank you so much! 1w

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ChrisBohjalian

The Sandcastle Girls | Chris Bohjalian

Do you like historical fiction? Look what‘s on sale for $1.99, my love story set in the midst of the ArmenianGenocide !

SomedayAlmost He's such a good writer. And supporter of VT bookstores. 1mo

ChrisBohjalian @SomedayAlmost Awwwwww, thank you! 1mo

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KCofKaysville

Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak

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Finally finished colorful book about Turkish-Armenian family connections. Some magic realism included. Has food and culture and family secrets both in US and Istanbul. Quite different from what I usually read. Will likely read more from her.

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KCofKaysville

Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak

Now I will start this book and if I like it will read more of hers.

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Texreader

The Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak

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Armanoush (Amy), an American Armenian teen, travels to #Turkey to learn more about her family. She befriends Asya and her family of kooky but wonderful aunts—each of whom must come to grasps with Amy‘s harsh family‘s past due to the slaughter and ouster of Armenians. The book reveals a delicious commonality between the cultures: food. A bit of mysticism helps tell this story. Amy‘s broken family in America don‘t know she‘s made this trip. The ⬇️

Catsandbooks

Texreader underlying story back in America is good but I felt like there was a missed opportunity for a more meaningful conclusion to it. A good book I absolutely recommend, for the references to the food, the history of the Armenian genocide, or just a good story. #foodandlit 7mo

Catsandbooks ❤️🇹🇷 7mo

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Texreader

The Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak

I finished this book last month and as I was going to write my review I remembered highlighting this from the author‘s notes. Unreal…

#Turkey #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 😱that's crazy! 7mo

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Texreader

The Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak

I love that the entire recipe for ashure is in the book

#Turkey #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 🧑‍🍳🇹🇷 7mo

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Texreader

The Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak

It has taken me NINE chapters to realize the chapters are all named after food! No wonder there are so many references to food in the story. And here I thought it was just another coincidence that I chose it for #foodandlit. Well, that was a coincidence. This was the perfect book for #foodandlit this month!! #Turkey @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks How perfect! 7mo

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Texreader

The Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak