The Bastard of Istanbul  
The Bastard of Istanbul
Elif Shafak
March 2007

From one of Turkey's most acclaimed and outspoken writers, a novel about the tangled histories of two families
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The Dead Father's Club
The Dead Fathers Club
Matt Haig
February 2007

A ghost story with a twist—a suspenseful and poignantly funny update of Hamlet
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No, I Don't Want to Join a Book Club!
No, I Don't Want to Join a Book Club!
Virginia Ironside
April 2007

A delightful novel about letting go of youth and embracing the sassy curmudgeon within
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Petropolis
Petropolis
Anya Ulinich
February 2007

A stunning debut novel that hitches a ride on the trans-Siberian express and collides with America in all its absurd glory
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The Saffron Kitchen
The Saffron Kitchen
Yasmin Crowthers
January 2007

A passionate and timely debut about mothers and daughters, roots and exile, from the streets of Iran to the suburbs of London
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The Testament of Gideon Mack
The Testament of Gideon Mack
James Robertson
April 2007

A Scottish minister who doesn't believe in God meets the devil in this beguiling American debut
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The Saffron Kitchen
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Yasmin Crowthers
Yasmin Crowthers
Photo: Rupert Bassett

The Saffron Kitchen
Yasmin Crowthers
January 2007

On a blustery day in London, Maryam Mazar's long–hidden past emerges—with tragic consequences for her pregnant daughter, Sara. Unable to bear the guilt, Maryam runs away to the remote village in Iran where she was raised and disowned by her father. When Sara decides to follow, she discovers the price that her mother paid for her freedom and of the love she left behind. In this stunning debut novel, Yasmin Crowther paints a magnificent portrayal of betrayal and retribution set against the backdrop of Iran's tumultuous history and wild, physical beauty.


release date: January 2007
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