Discover There Are Rivers in the Sky, the rich, sweeping novel from Booker-shortlisted and internationally bestselling author Elif Shafak. This compelling narrative explores themes of love and loss, memory and erasure, and hurt and healing across different timelines.

Set between the 19th century and modern times, the story centers around three enchanting characters whose lives are curiously touched by the epic of Gilgamesh, as they navigate the banks of the River Thames and the River Tigris.

• FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION
• WINNER OF THE GORDON BOWKER PRIZE 2025
• WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS SPRING COLLECTION

• New novel from Elif Shafak, author of The Island of Missing Trees and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World.
• Sweeping narrative connecting the 19th century to modern times.
• Explores deep themes of love, loss, memory, and healing.
• Features characters connected by the epic of Gilgamesh.
• This edition is the 1st Edition paperback.

• Author: Elif Shafak
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 496 pages
• ISBN-10: 0241988748
• ISBN-13: 978-0241988749
• Dimensions: 129 x 31 x 198mm
• Weight: 346 g
• Publication Date: 3 April 2025

This highly anticipated novel is already ranking as a bestseller in Cultural Heritage Fiction. Secure your copy of this significant work of literary fiction today.