Denise Derya Brandt "Istanbul Dreaming" Book Tour

Denise Derya Brandt's novel "Istanbul Dreaming" follows a young woman who flees an arranged marriage to pursue independence in Istanbul, where she finds forbidden love with an American airman. The novel is inspired by the author's parents' love story. Brandt is on the road for the book's release, with a stop at the 24th Turkish Festival in Washington, DC.

• October 2: Newport, KY – Roebling Books & Coffee (book launch, conversation with Kim Danielson and signing, 6:30–8:30 PM)
• October 17: Hillsboro, VA – Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard (Harvest Market book signing, noon–6:00 PM)
• October 18: Washington, DC – 24. Türk Festivali / 24th Turkish Festival (book sales and signing, 11:00 AM–6:30 PM)
• October 30: Tempe, AZ – Changing Hands Bookstore (in conversation with Dr. Gary Grossman and signing, 7:00 PM)
• November 14: Cincinnati, OH – Books by the Banks – Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (book festival signing, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM)