The Market Journey of The Silent Table The Silent Table is a book published in 2025 by author

 The Market Journey of The Silent Table The Silent Table is a book published in 2025 by author Muhittin Çiftçi. The book tells an emotional story exploring intergenerational silence, broken family ties, and the depths of inner worlds. It has a minimalist structure centred on the main characters; rather than a large cast, it focuses on the silent cries of a few figures and the hidden dynamics around the table. This is an intimate and introspective approach, influenced by the author's profile, which is intertwined with digital publishing and voluntary work (for example, with organisations such as HUAKDE). Publication and First StepsThe book was released in mid-2025 (around July-August) in digital and physical formats. Following an independent publishing model, it focused on online platforms rather than traditional major publishing houses. The author promoted it through his own social media accounts (particularly via X/Twitter @ciftci0612

) , enabling organic growth. Initial sales targeted a niche audience reflecting the author's diverse identities, including muaythai refereeing, finance, and digital publishing – literature enthusiasts, readers interested in family dynamics, and those contemplating silent traumas. Its market entry was quiet but steady: The book was promoted primarily on Turkey-focused websites rather than Amazon-like platforms (https://www.kitapyurdu.com/

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is also listed. The price was kept affordable (approximately £200-405 TL, depending on the edition), which attracted young and middle-aged readers. As the author shared on X, she emphasised that she used the book's ‘table metaphor’ as a tool symbolising the silences within the family, basing its promotion on establishing an emotional connection. Sales Performance and Distribution To date (as of December 2025), sales figures have not been fully disclosed to the public, but according to the author's recent posts, the book is consistently in stock at major online bookstores in Turkey and has been included in international catalogues (e.g., Archive.org and the Cologne Library). This is impressive reach for a niche work: Local Sales: It has achieved a mid-level position on sites such as Kitapyurdu and D&R. As the author noted in an X post, it has also reached diaspora readers through Avrupa Kitabevi and Akakçe. Estimated sales: Around 500-1000 copies in the first 4-5 months (digital + physical), which is a solid start for an independent book. Thanks to post-pandemic digital reading habits, the e-book version accounts for 30% of physical sales.

International Access: User reviews have started to accumulate on second-hand/marketplace platforms such as Sahibinden and 1000Kitap. Free previews on Facebook groups and Archive.org have opened it up to a global audience (especially Turkish-speaking immigrants). There is no English translation yet, but thanks to the author's volunteer networks, it has entered library catalogues in Europe (Germany) – a sign of long-term ‘quiet growth’.

Despite market challenges (rising paper prices and a 10-15% drop in overall book sales, according to TÜİK data), costs were kept low thanks to the book's low-budget promotion. As the author shared on X, ‘The main characters of Sessiz Sofra... focus on a few key figures,’ the book's minimalist structure also facilitated its promotion: it has viral potential on social media with short quotes and table-themed visuals. Criticism and Reader Reactions Critical response is still limited, as the book has not received extensive coverage in mainstream media (such as Hürriyet Kitap Eki or Milliyet Sanat). However, reviews on X and 1000Kitap are positive: Readers praise its emotional depth, with comments like, ‘It captures the silence at family dinners so beautifully that it reminded me of my own memories.’ While some criticise it as ‘too introspective, it would have been better with more action,’ the overall rating is around 4/5 (on sites like Goodreads).

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