My Coffee Whirls

By Amna Waseem

My Coffee Whirls is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that follows Noor, a 19-year-old girl navigating independence, creativity, and identity in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Working at a cozy coffee shop while preparing for her freshman year at art school, Noor finds joy in the rhythm of simple living—cleaning her apartment, sketching in quiet corners, and brewing stories with every cup.

As her artistic journey unfolds, Noor is challenged to paint her soul—a deeply personal assignment that leads to a breakthrough moment and an unexpected opportunity: a summer residency in Istanbul. There, surrounded by ancient architecture, whirling dervishes, and the warmth of Turkish artists, Noor discovers new layers of herself and learns that home isn't always a place—it's a feeling stitched into memory, language, and brushstrokes.

Blending sensory detail, cultural nuance, and emotional resonance, My Coffee Whirls is a story about finding your voice, honoring your roots, and embracing the whirl of becoming.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amna Waseem
• Release date: Sep 11, 2025
• ISBN: 9798232804510

Amna Waseem

Amna Waseem is a multi‑genre author, creative entrepreneur, and MPhil scholar in Political Science at Kinnaird College for Women. Her work spans children's and adult fiction as well as educational non‑fiction, blending imaginative storytelling with accessible insights.   Her debut e‑book, Whispers from the Lavender Valley, follows young Babil through landscapes of grief and wonder, offering readers a thoughtful reflection on resilience and hope. Drawing on both academic study and personal experience, Amna's writing is marked by clarity, empathy, and vivid imagery.   Away from her desk, she embraces simple living—finding inspiration in quiet mornings with coffee and the calm of sunlit garden corners. Alongside her fiction, she develops educational resources and companion materials designed to make complex ideas approachable for classrooms and wider audiences.  

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My Coffee Whirls

Amna Waseem

Published by Amna Waseem, 2025.

My Coffee Whirls

Amna Waseem

Published by Amna Waseem, 2025.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

MY COFFEE WHIRLS

First edition. September 11, 2025.

Copyright © 2025 Amna Waseem.

ISBN: 979-8232804510

Written by Amna Waseem.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

MY COFFEE WHIRLS

First edition. September 11, 2025.

Copyright © 2025 Amna Waseem.

ISBN: 979-8232804510

Written by Amna Waseem.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Chapter One: The Spin of Small Joys

Chapter Two: Pages and Possibilities

Chapter Three: Canvases and Conversations

Chapter Four: Soul on Canvas

Chapter Five: The Canvas Speaks Back

Chapter Six: Whispers of Istanbul

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About the Author

To all those who wander in search of a meaning. This story is for you. 

To all those who wander in search of a meaning. This story is for you. 

Chapter One: The Spin of Small Joys

THE ALARM BUZZED AT 6:03 a.m., sharp and unapologetic. Noor blinked into the soft gray light filtering through