Nice question — Türkiye has several good e-book platforms where you can buy or read digital books in both Turkish and other languages. Here’s a helpful list for you:
Popular E-Book Stores & Platforms in Türkiye
1. D&R (dr.com.tr)
- One of the biggest book retailers in Türkiye, offering e-books alongside printed books, music, and electronics.
- Supports Turkish and foreign e-books for smartphones, tablets, and e-readers.
2. Idefix (idefix.com)
- A well-known Turkish online bookstore with a wide e-book collection.
- Offers novels, academic books, self-help, and foreign titles in digital formats.
3. Kobo Türkiye
- Kobo partners with D&R and Idefix for e-book sales in Türkiye.
- Kobo e-readers are also sold here, with access to thousands of Turkish and English e-books.
4. Google Play Kitaplar (Google Play Books)
- Very popular in Türkiye for both Turkish and international books.
- Compatible with Android, iOS, and web.
5. Apple Books
- If you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, Apple Books offers a nice collection of Turkish and global titles.
6. Amazon Kindle (amazon.com.tr)
- Kindle e-books are available via Amazon Türkiye.
- Although the Turkish e-book selection is smaller than print, it’s growing.
7. Kitapyurdu E-Kitap
- Popular local bookstore that also has a good variety of Turkish e-books.
- Works with their own Kitapyurdu e-reader app.
Free & Library Options
- Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları often releases free or affordable classic Turkish literature in digital formats.
- Google Play Books and Project Gutenberg also offer free classics in Turkish and English.