We love to talk about books — fiction and nonfiction! Here are some of our media engagements over the years.

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TV and Video

Perin talks about her forthcoming book, Türkiye, Iran, and the Politics of Comparison, with the University of Notre Dame Arts & Letters.

Book details page for "Türkiye, Iran, and the Politics of Comparison: America's Wife, America's Concubine" by Perin E. Gürel. Published by Cambridge University Press, expected online in October 2025 with an ISBN of 9781009623896. Part of the LSE International Studies series, the book covers subjects like history, politics, international relations, and global history.
PBS show "Politically Speaking" discussing Turkish/US relations with a woman speaking, aired on 09/03/2019.
Book cover for 'The Limits of Westernization: A Cultural History of America in Turkey' by Perin E. Gurel, featuring a modern building and a traditional Turkish structure under a blue sky with a bird flying.

Catch a short and sweet “Faculty Spotlight” interview for @amstnotredame.

PODCASTS

Perin talks about The Limits of Westernization: A Cultural History of America in Turkey for the New Books in Middle Eastern Studies Podcast.

Guest spot on Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast: Perin from @mjreadsmagic recommends a favorite Middle Grade fantasy.

Ornate Persian dome with intricate geometric and floral patterns