12.10.2026 20:30
Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, who shut down his Instagram account with 5 million followers, had explained the reason for his decision with the words, 'I got bored, I shut it down.' The reading list of the famous actor, who distanced himself from the phone screen and bought himself two dozen books, has also come to light. Among the works Tatlıtuğ preferred were philosophy and literature books, as well as parenting books aimed at raising his son Kurt Efe.
Famous actor Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ began spending his time reading books after closing his Instagram account. In the famous actor's reading list, works especially written on child development and parenting drew attention.
HE EXPLAINED WHY HE CLOSED HIS ACCOUNT WITH 5 MILLION FOLLOWERS
Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, one of the beloved actors of Turkish television, had surprised his fans with his decision to close his Instagram account, which reached 5 million followers. The famous actor explained the reason for this decision in response to questions directed at him at the premiere of Organize İşler: Karun Hazinesi. Tatlıtuğ said, "I got bored, so I closed it. Instead, I bought two dozen books. I read a lot." Not only the actor's turning away from the digital world toward books but also the works he chose to read drew attention.
TWO WORKS STOOD OUT AMONG THE BOOKS HE READ
Among the books Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ read were different works from the fields of philosophy, literature, and personal development. The famous actor's choices also included Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius's work titled "Meditations." Regarded as one of the important sources of Stoic philosophy, the book contains reflections on a person's relationship with himself, the difficulties of life, and the world of thought. Another work on the list of Tatlıtuğ, who spoke to Elele writer Müge Dağıstanlı Erdoğan, is Hakan Günday's novel titled "Malafa." Thus, the actor's reading preferences include both classical philosophy and contemporary Turkish literature.
HE CHOSE PARENTING BOOKS FOR HIS SON KURT EFE
One of the most striking details in Tatlıtuğ's book choices was works written on child-rearing. On the reading list of the actor, who has a son named Kurt Efe from his marriage to Başak Dizer, was Haim G. Ginott's book titled "Between Parent and Child." The work contains suggestions on how parents can establish healthy communication with their children and understand their feelings. The list also includes Philippa Perry's work titled "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read."