all things literary, music, reflections11 Comments

Music Inspired by Literature: From Sylvia Plath to Lolita | Part II

April 4, 2020June 18, 2020 Neriman K.

Last week, I discussed some of my favorite songs that were inspired by literature. Today, in Part II, I continue my foray into the world of music and literature. And at the end, you will find a playlist with over 60 songs inspired by all things literary. Continue reading Music Inspired by Literature: From Sylvia Plath to Lolita | Part II

all things literary, books + writers, quotable9 Comments

Charles Bukowski on Cats

April 3, 2020June 18, 2020 Neriman K.

“The more cats you have, the longer you live. If you have a hundred cats, you’ll live ten times longer than if you have ten. Someday this will be discovered, and people will have a thousand cats and live forever.” Continue reading Charles Bukowski on Cats

all things literary, music, reflections10 Comments

Music Inspired by Literature: From Cornwall to Småland | Part I

March 28, 2020June 19, 2020 Neriman K.

Here’s a mixtape of books inspired by music and songs inspired by literature in a three part series. Continue reading Music Inspired by Literature: From Cornwall to Småland | Part I

all things literary, book reviews + recommendations, books + writers, quotable38 Comments

Comfort Reads: What to Read in Troubling Times

March 25, 2020November 5, 2020 Neriman K.

From Tanwi Nandini Islam to Lorrie Moore: here are six books that can bring you comfort and ease during troubling times. Continue reading Comfort Reads: What to Read in Troubling Times

home + belonging, reflections6 Comments

On Winter, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire & Home

December 2, 2019September 28, 2022 Neriman K.

This is home too, from which I’m writing a thank you letter to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, I suppose? Who would have thought? Continue reading On Winter, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire & Home

reflections, Travel Series12 Comments

Istanbul, Not Constantinople… ?

July 30, 2019June 23, 2020 Neriman K.

.. I’m from Istanbul. No, really. Originally. My great-great-great-great x great grandparents had been Ottomans. I don’t know what ethnicity, but yes, Istanbulites. No, not Arabs. Rums, you say? Maybe. I’ve always suspected that. No, not Armenian. But maybe. Continue reading Istanbul, Not Constantinople… ?

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Read My Review on World Literature Today: Zahia Rahmani

July 1, 2019March 2, 2021 Neriman K.

When I found out that I was reviewing “Muslim” for World Literature Today, I was elated. And you can read about why in my review in the summer issue of World Literature Today. Continue reading Read My Review on World Literature Today: Zahia Rahmani

books + writers, meditations on home + belonging, reflections, The Sudan Series, women's fiction, World literature13 Comments

Leila Aboulela: Home, The Nile & Roasted Watermelon Seeds

June 27, 2019March 2, 2021 Neriman K.

Migrant writer Aglaja Veteranyi once wrote that “[her] father says you remember the smell of your country no matter where you are but only recognize it when you’re far away.” Continue reading Leila Aboulela: Home, The Nile & Roasted Watermelon Seeds