# The Odyssey Effect Boosts Book Sales

> Following the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, sales of Homer's Odysseia on Trendyol surged by 559%, with search queries rising 348%. Demand for combined Iliad and Odysseia sets jumped up to 1,900%.

Published: 2026-07-23T12:24:00+00:00
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The global release of Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* has driven a wave of interest in the ancient classic on the digital commerce platform Trendyol. Authored by Homer in the 8th century BC, *Odysseia* details the ten-year journey of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home following the Trojan War. In the premiere week of the Oscar-winning director's new film, sales for the book soared by 559%.

Comparing July figures to the preceding 11 months, overall interest in *Odysseia* increased by 305%. Search queries containing "Odyssey" or "Odysseia" on Trendyol grew by 348% over the past week. Demand for book sets featuring both *Iliad* and *Odysseia* saw an increase of up to 1,900%. The top ordering cities for *Odysseia* were listed as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Kocaeli, and Muğla.

Featuring a cast that includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong'o, *The Odyssey* has revitalized public interest in one of world literature's foundational epics.