Set in Istanbul and beyond, the stories in Istanbul Blues are filled with remarkable sensitivity and psychological insight, taking us into the memories of adults and the imaginations of children, and exploring shared history, love and attachment—to family, friends, lovers and places. By a writer who is a keen listener as much as a skilled teller, these stories remind us of the joys and fears of journeys, the intriguing connections we make on the road, and the deepest connections that tie us to home. Witty, warm and wise, this is an inviting and invigorating collection of short stories by one of Turkey's bestselling authors.