Jason Goodwin
Following the success of A Time For Tea: Travels in China and India in Search of Tea, he made a six-month pilgrimage across eastern Europe to reach the city for the first time, a journey recounted in his award-winning On Foot to the Golden Horn.
,br/> He is currently at work on the next Yashim story, The Bellini Card; as well as a shorter history of the Ottoman Empire, and a book on the religious architecture of Istanbul.
What genres does Jason Goodwin write in?
He writes historical crime fiction and historical travel and cultural non-fiction, often blending mystery with detailed historical and travel narrative.
What series is he best known for?
He is best known for the Yashim series (also described as Yashim the Eunuch or Yashim the Ottoman Detective), historical mysteries set in Ottoman Istanbul featuring the detective Yashim.
Which book is a good place to start with his fiction?
A common entry point is The Janissary Tree, which introduces the Yashim character. After that, read the Yashim novels in publication order to follow character and historical development.
Does he write non-fiction as well?
Yes. He has written travel and history books, including A Time For Tea: Travels in China and India in Search of Tea and the award-winning On Foot to the Golden Horn, which recounts his journey to Istanbul.
What recurring themes and settings appear in his work?
His work frequently focuses on Istanbul and the Ottoman world, Byzantine and Ottoman history, architecture, travel, and rich cultural detail, often exploring food, trade, and urban life.
