Ann Marie Mershon
Maple Hill Publishing, $14
In this candid account of her years in Istanbul, Grand Marais author Ann Mershon delves into the soul of Turkey—its people, its history, its terrain. Over the course of seven years, Mershon explored Turkey, awed by its artifacts, majestic terrain, and the generosity and grace of its people. “You must only to love them” was a bit of ungrammatical wisdom from a young Turkish friend—advice for managing the exuberant young Turks. Part travelogue, part romance and part adventure, this book is a heartfelt account of her discoveries.—Breana Roy