ABOUT: From the award-winning writer of The Architect’s Apprentice and Honour, The Forty Rules of Love is ElifShafak’s compelling and profound novel following Ella Rubinstein on a journey of self-discovery, examining life and love through Sufi mysticism.

TWC RECOMMENDS: From Turkey’s most acclaimed author of nine novels comes yet another diamond in the rough, and in a Penguin Special Edition no less. Makes for a glorious gift, and will undoubtedly take pride of place on any booklovers’ shelf. Crafters, prepare your smelling salts – this edition, cover and all, is sure to have you swoon.